The Gear Bunker
When I pack for an extended trip, I rely heavily on lists. Maybe because I’m a “type A” kinda person and like to be organized. Or maybe because I’ve gone places without some key piece of equipment. Either way, I now live by my ever evolving packing lists. One item that has proven to be […]
Although SOG (Studies and Observations Group) was founded in 1986, it can trace it’s lineage to the Vietnam War. When members of a highly classified special operations unit known as MACV-SOG, carried a unique combat knife into the jungles of Vietnam. This knife inspired a young designer named Spencer Frazer to reproduce the SOG Bowie […]
In 1980, Ron Gregg, a dedicated mountaineer, found himself in trouble on the slopes of Mount McKinley. Due to a poorly designed gaiter, his climbing parter suffered from severe frostbite requiring an immediate airlift to safety. Despite the blown expedition, Rons gears immediately started turning and he began to work on a better solution. The […]
Your belt is the foundation of everyday carry. The belt needs to be rigid enough to keep your gear where it needs to be without having to constantly adjust it, but not too rigid to where it’s uncomfortable to wear and difficult to run through your belt loops. Over the years I’ve been through several […]
The Kershaw Mixtape is not your average pocket knife. At first glance it looks like a typical folder, but this knife is well thought out. The unique lightweight design begins with the cut outs in the glass-filled-nylon handle allowing you to see the inside of the pocket clip. Additional weight relief comes from having no […]
The specific pouch I am using for my electronics and iPhone accessories is the SOE 12″ long Flat Pack. You can also order this Flat Pack in multiple widths such as 4″, 5″ and 6″ depending on your needs. The design of this pouch lends it well to store smaller EDC items. I am using […]
When it comes to phone cases I am always on the hunt for the best. With my lifestyle, I always need something that is rugged yet sleek. We all know how expensive these smartphones are now a days. Having the protection and security if dropped is huge. The UAG Pathfinder Series iPhone Case did that […]
September is National Preparedness Month and it has all of us re-considering the tools we keep handy in our Emergency Go-Bags or close by in case of disaster. As a young Officer in the Ranger Regiment, I often studied the kits and battle belts of the more experienced Rangers around me and tried to replicate […]
The Kershaw XCOM takes its design from the World War II military trench knife. As fixed blade knives can be awkward or illegal to carry in many areas Kershaw and custom knife maker Les George collaborated to create a folding knife that has the convince of a folder but whose lines provided an air of […]
I know many people who use and like the Tile or similar type tracking units. However, the limitations of Bluetooth tracking tools did not work for me. I gave Ping GPS a try and I have found them to be perfect for my needs – a small, true GPS tracking unit. I put them in […]
As is common with us all, we love our gear and we can’t get enough. A common discussion in our Facebook group, The Protective Security Group, is travel gear and equipment. While not meant to be a comprehensive or ‘cookie-cutter’ list, below I share a typical packing of my ‘go-bag’ travel pack which I hope you […]
Ever since my time back in the Army, when I was issued my first pair of Oakley Gas Cans, I’ve become a connoisseur of sunglasses. From Ray Ban to Oakley, I’ve tried and worn them all. In fact, prior to this product review, I had never worn a pair of Costa sunglasses. Honestly, I had […]
Originally founded in 1979 under the name Bali-Song, this California knife manufacture was best known for their quality butterfly knives. Moving their way up the west coast and finally settling in Oregon in the 1990’s with Benchmade as their new company name. Although Benchmade currently offers a wide selection of knives, they still pay tribute […]
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps. The tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]