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When it comes down to purchasing a fixed-blade knife for outdoor use, whether it’s for camping, backpacking, or to practice bushcraft and survival skills, you could potentially drop a lot of cash on something you don’t really need. I’m not saying you shouldn’t spend the extra money on a quality knife, but if you’re just starting out, you […]
I recently received the Mission Workshop Fraction Rucksack for review. When I opened the box I immediately noticed that this is not the usual style of backpack I’d choose. I usually trend towards the military style packs from 5.11 and similar companies. This pack was a different animal, at least for me. I wasn’t going […]
After receiving the Pulsefire LRT (Long Range Torch) from Exothermic for a test session, I can tell you one thing for sure. I have yet to meet someone unwilling to try it out. And I haven’t seen anyone try it out without smiling or laughing after. I mean, who wouldn’t want to throw flames 25 […]
Benjamin Franklin once said, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” It’s a motto we use within our family while boating or camping. Overland travel is no different. Organization is something I’m always working on. And our camp kitchen always seemed to be without a perfect solution. Until recently. Yeti just introduced a […]
Tires are the most vital point of contact between your vehicle and the road. A flat tire can quickly turn a pleasant drive into a stressful ordeal, especially if you’re unprepared. Thankfully, with the right tire repair kit, you can address minor issues yourself, without waiting for a tow truck. In this comprehensive review and […]
If you’re looking for an affordable tomahawk that can take a beating, fits comfortably into small spaces, and doesn’t add much weight to your load, then the SOG FastHawk Tomahawk is just what you’re looking for. To top it off, it looks pretty damn cool, too. SOG and its products were inspired by the knives and tomahawks […]
I’ve been using an earlier version of the 5.11 RUSH12 backpack as my EDC and travel pack for the past two years. And it’s definitely one of my favorites. At the beginning of 2021 5.11 announced their updated line of RUSH packs, the 2.0 series with some clever enhanced features. I was immediately interested as […]
This isn’t the first Helinox product we’ve put through the paces over the years. In fact, the Helinox Sunset Chairs have become our favorite throne when packing light. And the FJ Cruisers limited space requires us to be mindful when packing for a trip. So when Helinox sent me the Table One Large Hard Top […]
The X-Series fire pit from Breeo is the original smokeless fire pit built in Lancaster, PA. For the last 10 years, Breeo’s been refining and perfecting their designs to produce the finest smokeless fire pit in the world. After spending the entire summer around the X-30 fire pit, I can personally attest to the quality of […]
A compass matters. A good compass is not hard to come by, but oftentimes it can be something of a pain to deal with. This is especially true during squad movements. As a backup navigator, I’m constantly checking my buddies heading to make sure he’s good to go and that we’re on course. Pulling out […]
New from Studies and Observations Group (SOG), comes the American made Out The Front Pentagon. Designed and built with the professional in mind, this fast deploying automatic knife is rock solid when needed most. Utilizing SOG’s Dynamic Locking System, the Pentagon is one of the sturdiest OTF knifes once deployed. A common problem with OTF […]
When it comes to your EDC one of the most ignored items is a light. I get it, a gun, a folding EDC knife, possibly a multitool, a reload, keys, cell phone, and more can fill your pockets up fast. With that in mind and my own hatred of full pockets, I picked up a […]
Minimalist design meet maximum performance in the new ZT0230 from Danish designer Jens Ansø When I first received the ZT0230 for review, I had mixed feelings on this design. Up until now, all of my folding knives have one form of locking mechanism or another. This slip-joint design is a non locking pocket knife. This […]
I recently received a Yeti Boomer 8 Dog Bowl to review. I know it’s not the usual type of gear we review here on The Gear Bunker, but being a dog lover I was really looking forward to the opportunity to check out this piece of K9 kit. Initially thinking I was being sent a […]