From combat divers and vintage Seikos to modern tool watches, the hook-and-loop dive strap has evolved without losing its purpose-driven roots.
Men's Lifestyle
Lum-Tec Eclipse E3 Review: A Tool Watch Done Right
A Refined Tool Watch Built for People Who Actually Wear Watches The Lum-Tec Eclipse E3 isn’t trying to be flashy, nostalgic, or disruptive. It’s a modern tool watch done the right way; clean design, smart proportions, serious lume, and real mechanical integrity. This is the kind of watch that appeals to people who care about […]
Best Travel Watch Under $400: One Watch That Works
A practical breakdown of what matters in a true travel watch—durability, readability, accuracy, and zero maintenance—followed by two proven picks under $400.
Time To Effective Resistance: What it is and How it works
Violent attacks consistently end when effective resistance appears. This article explains what time to effective resistance is and what it looks like.
5.11 Austin Stripe Flannel | Winter Wear with a Plus
It’s been a frigid winter so far here in New Jersey, with temperatures hovering in the twenties and thirties for what seems like forever. With the temperatures down and my age being up, I feel the wintry weather more. It just creeps in and lingers there, letting its presence be felt. When the weather is […]
5.11 ABR Gift Set – an EDC Starter Kit
Everyday Carry (EDC) has become an industry unto itself. I’m old enough to remember when EDC was your wallet and car keys. Significant additions might have been a pack of cigarettes, a lighter if you were a smoker (As many people were back in the day). Nowadays, EDC covers more personal carry items from medical, […]
Tim’s 2025 Gear Bunker Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for a gift for family and friends this Christmas? Take a look at this gift guide to figure out what is out there! Stocking Stuffers Zebra F-701 (Amazon $12.13) Having a sturdy writing instrument makes writing a better experience. I have been using these pens for years now and have not regretted it. Kifaru […]
Ridge Wallet Review: One Year Later
It’s been a full year since I switched to the Ridge Wallet for daily front-pocket carry. After twelve months of real-world use, jeans, workdays, travel, and everything in between, I can say this without hesitation: it’s the wallet I keep coming back to. I’ve tried going back to a traditional bifold more than once, usually […]
The FlaskBang Is Back! Raise Hell, Then Raise a Glass
LEXINGTON, KY – Whether you’re a bourbon snob or the kind of savage who thinks Fireball is a food group, here’s some good news: the legendary FlaskBang from Bad Moon Armory is back in stock. If you saw it at SHOT Show and didn’t snag one, now’s your chance to make things right. Built in […]
Why I Bought the Citizen Promaster Diver Again—30 Years Later
Some gear just sticks with you. In the early 1990s, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, I picked up a Citizen Promaster Diver at the base PX. I was an Infantry Mortarman running 81s and later deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). That watch stayed strapped to my wrist through jungle humidity, […]
5.11® Unveils First-Ever Feature-Rich Blazer in Exclusive Limited Release
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2025) – 5.11®, the global innovator in purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, is excited to unveil the highly anticipated 5.11 Founder’s Jacket: the first-ever technical blazer designed in partnership with clandestine agencies set to redefine what professional apparel can do, combining C-suite style with features built for life’s most demanding […]
My 45lb Plate Workout | Prepare Your Body For The X
Prepare your body for the X? What the hell is this guy talking about? In the military community, especially special operations, you’ll commonly hear the phrase ‘get off the X.’ The X represents ground zero when engaged in combat or a fight for your life. In the military, we were trained to do whatever it […]
Sterling Pacific 35L Cabin Travel Case | Luxury Luggage defined
Over decades of airline travel, I’ve continually searched for that perfect piece of luggage. Small enough to be carried onto the aircraft. Yet roomy enough for a 4-6 day trip. And most importantly, durable enough to withstand the abuse associated with travel. Overhead compartments, cabin aisles, airports, trunks, hotels, you name it. Although I’ve used […]
Trek Marlin 6 Mountain Bike: First Look
We are now firmly in the middle of summer and everyone should be out enjoying the sun and being active. That’s why we chose now to bring you our first look at the Trek Marlin 6 mountain bike. This is the second summer I have been riding the Trek Marlin 6 and I have enjoyed […]