The Gear Bunker
I want to take this opportunity to do a complete, long-ish-term, slightly unbiased review/comparison between two sets of shoes that I have been wearing daily. It’s no secret that I am a fan of very hard-use gear, and I don’t mind putting my money into quality. I have a very nice collection of high-end footwear, […]
Inclement weather can rain on your parade at any point while living in the outdoors. Being prepared with the proper equipment can make a potentially miserable situation better. Having served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion and lived in the Pacific Northwest for 12 years, I’m no stranger to being wet. In fact, South Rainier training […]
If you live or spend time in the woods, it’s once again tick season. Here in New Jersey ticks are out in force and attaching themselves to people and pets. Unfortunately, ticks can cause serious illnesses, including; Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Anaplasmosis to name a few. The consequences of these […]
I wasn’t always a fan of headlamps, in fact, I thought they were gimmicky and not all that functional. Decades of using hand-held flashlights in the military, law enforcement, and security work had institutionalized my mindset. Then, about eleven years ago, I discovered Goruck. And decided to participate in a local event. One of the […]
Rafts come in use for many types of outdoor people. A lightweight, compact raft is essential, from the weekend camper wanting to relax or fish on a lake to hunters or backpackers who need to cross water channels and keep their gear dry. Uncharted Supply Co.’s Rapid Raft steps into the gap and supplies a […]
For the past few years my go-to fixed blade knife for bush crafting and general work around the house has been the Mora Companion. They are solid knives are a bargain price generally under twenty dollars. Last year I decided to upgrade to a Mora Garberg. The Garberg just like the Companion is a solid […]
After much success with their Prima Lochi Reversible Jacket, Beyond Clothing went back to the drawing board. To further develop and improve one of their best jackets. And came up with the new Ultra Lochi. Keeping with their reversible design and well thought out color combinations, Beyond Clothing concentrated on the smaller details. Some visible, […]
I’ve been carrying and using the Gerber Fastball folding knife for a while now. And it’s quickly becoming a favorite for situations where a smaller less attention-getting knife is appropriate. Gerber Fastball Review [Video] The Fastball carries discreetly in your pocket with its thin profile and lightweight, making it barely noticeable. The clip allows it […]
For the most part, I’ve never been a fan of reversible jackets. They’ve been around forever but never executed very well in my opinion. You can always tell which side was designated as the primary and which one was clearly an after thought. Beyond Clothing of Seattle, Washington might have just changed my opinion on […]
These Oakley SI American Heritage FuelCell sunglasses convinced me to switch sunglasses styles for the first time in 7 years. The polarized PRIZM Oakley lens offers truly unparalleled optical clarity. It truly does increase contrast compared to other lenses and polarized lenses. The frames offer an excellent mix of protection and peripheral vision, which is […]
“It’s a completely inconspicuous way to carry your gear. On your head, the Cache Cap looks like your everyday hat. What you don’t see, is that on the inside this cap has 6, count ’em, SIX HIDDEN POCKETS!” ~wazoogear.com I’m a hat guy. It’s rare that I leave the house that I don’t have a ball […]
The sun is out and it’s going to be one of those hot summer days. Time to head to the lake for a day on the boat. Grab the towels, sun screen, food, beverages, PFD’s and off you go. I’ve done this time and time again. And one thing I’ve neglected is having a useful […]
My son and I, while planning a 2 week Overland route through Colorado and Utah, decided to add a wrinkle to our packing list. A boat. Or something suitable to get out on a lake, river or whatever body of water we may come across on this adventure. Owning a pair of fast sea kayaks […]
I recently received the Uncharted Supply Triage Kit for review. A few things I noticed right away is the small size, light weight, and that it was packaged in what appears to be a water proof sack. Upon opening the kit via the waterproof Velcro closure similar to dry bags I found a selection of first […]