The Gear Bunker
Finding the right carry-on bag can be complicated. As more and more regional jets are put into service by the airlines, the overhead compartments continue to shrink. My trusty 40L carry-on bag that I’ve used for years occasionally gets the dreaded gate-check on many regional airlines. I had to find something that wouldn’t raise suspicion […]
Here’s a piece of gear I’ve been sitting on for a while. I was slated to test this carry-on luggage from Kathmandu right about the time COVID-19 was unleashed upon us. Grinding my air travel to a rapid halt, until recently. A three-leg flight from Northern Michigan to Chattanooga to compete in the Red Clay […]
Olight has a thing for limited editions and special items once and awhile. The new Warrior 3S Titanium “Fire” Flashlight is the latest in the 5 Elements Edition. Fire, Air, Water, Earth and the 5th element, Copper, make up this new limited edition. Already a very competent and durable tactical flashlight, the Warrior 3S gets […]
The OLIGHT Olantern Classic 2 Pro is the second OLIGHT lantern/lamp that I’ve used. One thing I liked right away about this lantern is the classic style and old school copper color. It looks just like a lantern found in a farmhouse or hunting cabin years ago. It has two light settings, a warm white […]
The gear we carry should be approached in a very deliberate manner. Gear for the urban jungle will be different than gear carried in an off-grid environment. Your gear should reflect what is needed in your individual location. But while items of gear may vary, gear should be concealable, accessible, and you should be competent […]
Epic Nano Water Filter Dispenser is the first pitcher designed to remove up to 99.999% of all tap water contaminants including bacteria, giardia, cryptosporidium, and viruses. With all the talk about viruses, disease and death these days, have you ever wondered about the water you drink? Is your tap water or well water as clean […]
We recently got our hands on the Mission Workshop Rhake city pack. I haven’t had much time to actually use the product yet, but I am thinking it’s a great candidate for a one-bag adventure. I’ve always strived to be somewhat of a minimalist when I travel. Looking over the other backpacks that I own, […]
One of our biggest supporters, Midland Radio, recently set us up with a pair of T71 X-Talker 2-Way Handheld Radios for our trip to Costa Rica. The mission: to rent a pair of Overland equipped FJ Cruisers from Nomad America and explore the Pacific Coast of the country for a little over a week. With […]
In the Pacific Northwest, Danner is legendary for making quality boots that last. I got my first pair of Danner TFX boots when I was in Iraq in 2009 and they are still in my closet. When I joined the Inmate Recovery Team we all got fitted for Danner boots at the Danner Factory Store […]
In today’s environment, the military and law enforcement (LE) find it helpful to operate at night. However, when operating at night, the need for positive identification becomes even more vital. One way for a team to operate at night and identify its team members is to use signal lights. For less than $30, Nitecore supplies […]
“Turn away if you’re not prepared for that fight in the right way. But if the fight is happening anyway and there’s no way to avoid it, go down biting, screaming, punching, kicking and anything else you can do to cause harm. Always pick your battlespace, prepare your defenses and have a way out if […]
In a sea of LED flashlights, there are only a few companies that keep raising the bar in both quality and value. Nitecore is one of those companies. We recently got our hands on one of the brightest handheld lights we’ve tested to date. Considering its size, the TM20K handheld tactical searchlight is a true […]
In the quest to fine tune our Overland kit, we constantly come across unique items that find their way into our lives. Lately, we’ve been downsizing. We switched from a full-sized Tundra to a much smaller FJ Cruiser. Now, with this smaller platform, we must also downsize what we pack. As I look to our […]
If you’re a MacBook Pro owner and don’t necessarily want to use a laptop sleeve to protect your Mac, Urban Armor Gear has a solution for you, a superior one at that. I’ve been using the UAG case for almost a year now to protect my 13″ MacBook Pro and can confidently say it’s worth […]