The Gear Bunker
The Emerson CQC-6 (also known as the Viper 6) was a custom blade originally developed for SEAL Team 6; Now known as DEVGRU. Wanting to keep the CQC-6 a custom blade, Ernie Emerson decided to produce the CQC-7 as the production version of that blade. In May of 2011, an Emerson CQC-7 was carried by a Navy […]
I was introduced to Hults Bruk at Outdoor Retailer 2021 by an impressive display of hand forged axes. The history of this Swedish company dates back as far as 1697. Almost 80 years prior to the founding of America. Still located just north of the Swedish city of Norrkoping, they know a thing or two about forging […]
When packing for a 2-3 week trip to Colorado and Utah, I decided to be a little choosy. Not wanting to overburden an already heavy truck with unnecessary stuff, I packed light. Well, our personal gear was light. I came up with a 5 day clothing list and told my son we’d do laundry on […]
I’ve owned an SOE Zippered Knife Pouch for some years now. I had recently purchased a new pouch with a different pattern recently and have found that it makes for a great minimalist EDC pouch. I use it in my office to hold a spare knife, watch, flashlight and pen. If you travel quite a […]
In a SHTF situation a good knife can mean the difference between life and death. When it comes to survival the Morakniv Kansbol with Survival Kit is a great selection as an all- around survival knife. The lightweight knife is 4.3” long and weighs in at 8.5 ounces. With a 2.5 mm thick blade made […]
In an effort to be more self-sustaining on the road, I’ve put together some tools and other supplies to assist with common roadside assistance tasks. Most common to my area is getting stuck (mostly in the winter), a flat tire, and dead batteries. In order to help myself in those situations and assist someone else, […]
It’s 2021, time to ditch you grandpas jumper cables and stash a Shell Portable Jump Starter in your trunk. Much safer than traditional jumper cables, these new portable jump starters have multiple safety features built-in. Protection from over-current, spark, over-voltage, short circuit and even reverse polarity. Even if you accidentally connect the red clamp to […]
Hydro Flask is proud to support USA Surfing athletes as they represent the USA in Tokyo this summer. “Get in on the action with our Limited Edition official team bottle and throw a big wave to the USA Surf Team.” ~ hydroflask.com In a sea of insulated bottles, a few manufacturers rise to the top […]
**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 […]
Now that the HERO9 is available, is it really that much better than the HERO8? We take a closer look at the new GoPro HERO9 Black and how it compares to the previous model. The action camera market has been heating up over the past few years with several model encroaching on GoPro’s long standing […]
I’ve been a fan of Clint Emerson for years ever since reading his book Escape the Wolf. Readers of this page should be familiar with the name Clint Emerson (https://clintemerson.com/ )former Navy SEAL and security consultant. Mr. Emerson has put together several emergency everyday carry (EDC) kits which can be purchased separately or together in […]
When things don’t go as planned on an adventure, increasing your chances for rescue is critical. Princeton Tec has been at the forefront of lighting technology for over 40 years. And the new Meridian Strobe/Beacon is a durable, waterproof, reasonably priced light that could save your life. This compact IPX8 rated LED Strobe offers two […]
Staying organized with PackStack saves you time, so you can spend it doing what you enjoy. It’s so much easier to find what you’re looking for within a backpack if you know where to look first. Nighttime or rain can make it even more difficult. Fortunately, Hillsound has come up with a solution that anyone who wears […]
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 […]