The Gear Bunker
Smart watches are not new. In fact, most watch enthusiasts consider the Timex Datalink (introduced in1984) as the grandfather of “Smart Watches”. The Apple Watch could be considered the most popular smart watch with more than 115 million being produced since its release in April 2015. Which brings us to our question. Has the smart […]
Here in Alaska, a good pair of sunglasses is a must. Between ridiculous amounts of sun in the summer and painful snow glare in the winter a good set of sunglasses can be the difference between a great day of fun and adventure and a migraine headache. At the beginning of the summer, we were […]
It’s no secret that I live in Alaska and often must rely on axes and hatchets as essential tools for many of my adventures. I’m a big fan of axes and currently own several. So when the Gear Aid Balta Hatchet arrived last month, I was excited to get it out and begin our test […]
The Low Powered Variable Optic or LPVO, as we commonly refer to it, is a relatively new development in terms of optics. I have wondered about them and how they stack up to traditional optics and red dots on short barreled rifles. Well, fortunately for us our friends at ZeroTech Optics were kind enough to […]
The one thing about reviewing firearms and outdoor equipment is you get to test and evaluate a lot of cool gear. One company that I’ve been very excited to see their optics repeatedly is ZeroTech Optics. Recently we reached out to them, and were able to get our hands on our featured optic the Thrive […]
It’s July in Alaska and we’re finally into the Summer season. And the hunt for a new chair started earlier this Spring when we were sent the GCI Outdoor Pod Rocker Chair. So far, this amazing folding pod-style camp chair has been a huge hit for all of our testers. Myself included. We’ve had this […]
To say the market for striker fired polymer pistols is crowded is an understatement. However, when you look for models with threaded extended barrels and optics ready slides, that market becomes much smaller. This was the situation I found myself in when I got a call from an FFL friend of mine. Telling me he […]
Over the last 14 months I have been testing the Keen Ridge Flex Boot on my photographic adventure around Alaska and in my daily life. As a nature photographer I find myself climbing over and around rocks, trees, mud, dirt and slime. All to chase small animals who don’t want to be photographed. While I’m […]
In the world of photography, keeping your gear accessible, dry and safe is an absolute must. When you are willing to drop thousands on a lens or camera body, you want to protect it as much as possible. The folks at Nomatic teamed up with renowned photographer Peter McKinnon to design the Nomatic 25L. And […]
I’ve been a fan of Sig Sauer products for years. Owning 8 different Sig firearms and several of their optics. Including their latest, the Sig Sauer Romeo 7S Red Dot Rifle Optic. Sig Sauer isn’t new to the world of closed red dot sight. But it seems like they are listening to user feedback and […]
Recently we were fortunate enough to test and evaluate some new pre packaged meals from Right On Trek. A Kalispell, Montana company that produces a huge array of prepackaged backpacking meals. Nutrition, while engaging in any number of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, overlanding or hunting is key to having enough energy to safely enjoy […]
The Vincero Argo Automatic is a classic robust watch for users searching for simple and functional. The team at Vincero managed to pull off a design blending fashion and function. Making this watch work at home, in the office or on the beach. In this day and age that’s not an easy feat. As many watch […]