The Gear Bunker
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 […]
Designed for Law Enforcement and Search & Rescue Operations Whether you’re a Law Enforcement Officer, Search & Rescue or just a prepared citizen, the new HM01 Tactical Helmet Light from NITECORE can prove to be an asset in low light conditions. NITECORE is known for their high quality LED lighting products and the recently released […]
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. […]
Being a contractor requires constant travel outside the U.S. but luckily for me, I rarely have to maintain a low visibility look, so I can have Multicam bags for my gear. If I’m going for a week-long trip I really only need to take this Kit bag by T3. I can fit my helmet, plate […]
Helix Backcountry is a compact, lightweight lantern which puts out a bright beam that’s easy on the eyes I recently received the Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry lantern to review. This is my first experience with a rechargeable lantern and I’m impressed with the design and function of this lamp. The lamps folding legs and compressable […]
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 […]