The Gear Bunker
Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, is pleased to introduce a line of technical backpacks for Spring 2022, a first for the 20-year-old brand. The collection of six backpacks ranges from 20-liters to 63-liters in capacity, made with GRS certified recycled nylon fabric. Core to the collection is the inclusion of a “Trash […]
Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment that’s part of the parent company Cascade Designs, is excited to announce updates to its award-winning Hubba series for spring 2022. The best-selling and award-winning Hubba Hubba is known for its fast and easy setup thanks to its freestanding design and symmetrical poles, and now features a significant weight […]
Tyrant Designs is excited to announce our NEW Glock Gen 3-4 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System) is the fastest resetting trigger on the market! The NEW Glock Gen 3-4 I.T.T.S. The trigger is compatible with all full-frame, double-stack 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 GAP Glock model pistols and comes with a black […]
SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of premium firearms and ammunition, is proud to announce that they are now offering their NATO-inspired 9mm pistol ammunition to the US market. Sarsilmaz merges the latest in cartridge innovation, design, and technology along with their Old-World heritage and craftsmanship to deliver the finest in […]
At first glance insignificant, however, small parts and components (commonly referred to as trims in the textile industry), play a major role in the final weight and function of technical apparel. From G-Hooks, zippers and zipper pulls to cords and cord locks. Even down to the granular choice of thread. Trims sourcing and development is […]
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Delta Cargo Pant TRS for Fall 2021. An expedition-grade field pant with low-profile cargo pockets designed for rigorous and protracted adventures and exploration. Constructed in their new, 6.13oz, technical, 4-way stretch Technical Ripstop nylon with a quick-dry and DWR finish for durable wear in all terrains. A total of […]
**Updated to include the new premium mission timer rubber straps** All quality watches have a memorable backstory. For many of the field designs, the stories began with the early days of warfare during WWI. By WW2, watches became a standard item worn by all soldiers for the sake of mission timing. In this review, we’re […]
Conquer your gear with the brand-new Grey Man Tactical Stealth 20L Backpack. Designed to seamlessly integrate the popular Rigid MOLLE Panel [RMP] for everyday-carry organization, the Stealth 20L Backpack offers versatility and durability, all while discreetly carrying off body. Blend into almost any environment with the covert design of the Stealth 20L Backpack by Grey […]
Personal defense as simple as it sounds easily slips most people’s minds. It’s easy to become complacent when nothing ever happens to you or you live in a safe area. Typically people get concerned with personal defense as a knee-jerk reaction to seeing something on the evening news. Also, not everyone is comfortable carrying a […]
As I write this article, it really hits home for me. I have a vested interest in protecting our kids, as I have two in local schools. With all the active shooter incidents we have witnessed on the evening news, it’s scary as hell to keep sending them off to school hoping that nothing happens. […]
May is Military Appreciation Month. For many, it’s a time for parades, social media posts, and long weekends. But for those of us who wore the uniform, it’s personal. It’s remembering the faces, the laughter, the sacrifice. And for me, every Memorial Day brings back one night I’ll never forget—Exercise Purple Star, May 10th, 1996. […]
5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear today announced the launch of its new Physical Training-Ready (PT-R) product line, created to offer versatile solutions for fitness training. The new PT-R lineup includes weight kits and technical apparel that are all designed to give users the freedom to train anywhere and anytime, […]
I’ve been through several different types of water bottles and water filter systems over the years. The water bottle can be somewhat of a debate to those in the survival community. Some prefer stainless steel over plastic for the sole purpose of being able to boil your water. For a while, I carried an old […]
Griffin Armament M-LOK compatible SR-RIGID rails (Suppressor Ready – Rigid) allow up to 1.5” outside diameter silencers to be mounted inside the octagonal M-LOK rail. This provides suppressor aficionados a sleek, and compact overall length to AR15 type firearms. The design objectives of this rail were to provide a suppressor compatible rail, with increased rigidity […]