The Gear Bunker
Kyle Defoor previously made a Facebook post about his absolute minimum EDC. In that post, he mentioned the old school mantra of ‘always have a watch and a knife‘ that was coined by the Frogmen/UDT teams of WW2. During WW2, the UDT guys would do beach reconnaissance with only their dive knife and wristwatch. At […]
As of January 13th, 2023, the ATF released its final rule regarding pistol braces and the firearms they are attached to, and it’s just as bad as we expected. The new rule change is long, sitting at just 293 pages making it difficult for the average American citizen to read and interpret. To read it […]
The Resco Manus Chronograph is a tribute to the legendary, barrel-chested Frogman Max Manus. When accuracy and durability are a requirement, grab a Resco Manus, and get the job done. The Resco Manus Chronograph will deliver years of tough, accurate, and timely service. The Origin Story Of This Watch The plan was to attack a […]
UPDATE: Goal Zero has updated the Flip 20 to the Flip 24. The links below go to the new Flip 24 product page. Over the years I have used several different brands of portable power banks, in an attempt to find the one that fits my lifestyle and needs. Most of them require you to […]
Rambo: First Blood isn’t just a classic action movie—it’s a field manual on what happens when you corner a man trained for total war. John Rambo wasn’t some drifting vet with PTSD. He was Special Forces. A Green Beret. An expert in conducting Guerrilla Warfare. Trained to move through the mountains like smoke and leave […]
EDC or EveryDay Carry gear is basically the few vital items that you almost always carry when leaving home. When you walk out of your door, what are the items you have on your person? For the majority of us, it’s our keys, watch, phone, and wallet. Personal preference plays a large part in the […]
We’re going to take a look at a different type of EDC; Your Every Day Car. This is your daily driver, whether it’s a Toyota Camry or a Rolls Royce. When you get into your vehicle to take kids to school, pick up passengers, or go to the store, it becomes your mobile command center. We’re […]
In a previous article, we discussed how the Special Operation Command North planned on retrofitting six Chevy Suburbans for their Crisis Response Teams. Those Suburbans were retrofitted in a way that kept them low vis but offered enhanced capabilities to go from city streets to offroad trails. In continuing with this theme as I work […]
There is nothing more frustrating than a weak cell/data signal when either trying to talk to someone or navigating using your smartphone GPS. Typically GPS apps require a minimum signal to function correctly. If you’re driving through an unknown area and relying on your GPS, you better have solid comms with the cell towers. weboost […]
One of the brands I’ve relied on for a while now is Black Diamond. Known for their mountaineering equipment, I never really gave them thought for the activities I partake in; mainly shooting and hiking. One of the ‘industry’ guys that I follow for no-bullshit opinions on gear is Kyle Defoor, which just happens to wear Black […]
The Winter Ferrosi Jacket is a great lightweight option for hiking and urban commuting during the colder winter months. This jacket also packs down relatively well into my backpack if I need to shed my outer layer. Other than the typical more common features such as being water-resistant and wind-resistant, there are two specific features […]
I’ve been through several brands of smart wool socks over the past few years. Since getting my hands on my first pair of Darn Tough socks, my collection has grown to several. So much so that they are the only brand sock I wear, whether that is to the office or outdoors. I have been […]
Although I do carry a smaller flashlight on my person every day, I still like to have a robust flashlight for both my home and my vehicle. Not wanting to get a large bulky Maglite as well as not spending an arm and a leg on some of the more popular names in the tactical […]
The Violent Nomad philosophy focuses on preparedness, self-reliance, and building layered systems for everyday readiness.