The Gear Bunker
Both the Infidel and the Mini Loco are among the most popular models within Benchmade’s tactical Black Class line. The Benchmade product team decided they wanted to mix things up with an announcement of two unique, limited-edition version of those knives. They have tweaked the aesthetics and changed out some materials to create a knife […]
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps. The tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
When referring to tents and sleeping bags, the 3-season label excludes winter. With regards to Outdoor Research’s Illuminate Down Hoody, I’m excluding the summer season. Fall, Winter and Spring are the seasons this jacket excels in. This versatile down jacket makes for a perfect stand alone outer jacket in the cooler months. And a cozy […]
If you’ve been following The Gear Bunker, you’ll recognize the name DMOS Collective. I’ve been fortunate enough to get my hands on a couple of their innovative shovels. This past winter, the DMOS Alpha 2 Shovel (and mounting bracket) bailed me out of the Polar Vortex that rocked the midwest. And now I’d like to […]
Although I’ve been planning a long range Overland trip from my home in Northern Michigan to Colorado and Utah for some time now, the date has finally arrived. And it kinda snuck up on my in all honesty. I know that doesn’t make much sense but with all the prep to the vehicle and gear […]
Daytona Beach, Fla. – June 25, 2019 – Costa Sunglasses is collaborating with SweetWater, an Atlanta-based brewery, to continue to bring awareness and action to the growing issue of plastic pollution in our waterways through its new Kick Plastic Pilsner. The 2019 summer collaboration with SweetWater expands upon Costa’s commitment to Kick Plastic, an initiative Costa launched […]
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 5, 2019 – For 40 years, Yakima has built its reputation as the global leader in vehicle racks by providing innovative and reliable cargo solutions for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For Fall 2019, the brand is excited to announce its long-anticipated entry into the recreational fishing market, with three all-new […]
It all started for me back in the early 90’s while living in Washington State. I grew up in a military family and moved all over the world. But Washington is where I graduated from high school and spent my time in the 2nd Ranger Battalion. A beautiful place with snow-capped peaks, endless evergreen forests […]
Depending on where you live, the shoulder seasons and winter can bring some foul weather. As a General Contractor, I like to wear a functional and stylish boot to work. One that doesn’t sacrifice anything in ways of comfort or weatherproof-ness. Muck Boots have a long tradition of producing fantastic rubber boots for hunters and […]
Back in my earlier days, it was all about eating dehydrated food while hiking through New England. Then the Army ruined me with those shitty MRE’s. After my time in the military, it was back to better Mountain House food for kayaking expeditions. Now I’m an Overlander. And weight just isn’t a factor. If it’ll […]
I’ve not only seen a lot of rescue tools, I’ve used a few as well. In the Ranger Regiment, we practiced extracting pilots and soldiers from aircraft and other vehicles. When you have a dedicated C-SAR (Combat-Search And Rescue) team, you have the luxury of having all the tools necessary plus the personal to operate […]
I’m starting to consider myself an Overlander now, but I’ve only been at it for a couple of years. Still a green horn by all accounts and measurements. So I constantly refine my personal equipment, vehicle and loadout after each trip. It’s the only way to get better. Figure out what worked, what didn’t, and […]
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce a capacity expansion to the award-winning everyday carry, high capacity, P365 pistol with the introduction of a 15-round, patented, double-stack magazine, which will also fit the soon-to-be-released P365XL (details coming soon.) The SIG SAUER 15-round magazine provides an additional 5 rounds to the P365 everyday carry pistol, and […]
Typically, when I stumble into the Nemo Equipment display at Outdoor Retailer, I’m looking for cutting edge lightweight camping gear. After all, that’s kinda their shtick. I own a lightweight tent and a down sleeping bag from Nemo and they rock in every way possible. What I didn’t expect, was to be drawn to an […]