The Gear Bunker
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling, rescuing. These terms are becoming more and more prevalent in manufacturing these days. Ladder 34, located in my home state of Michigan, is rescuing unserviceable fire hoses and repurposing them into belts, bags, wallets and other creative accessories. I can’t recall how I came across this company, most likely while surfing the […]
These Oakley SI American Heritage FuelCell sunglasses convinced me to switch sunglasses styles for the first time in 7 years. The polarized PRIZM Oakley lens offers truly unparalleled optical clarity. It truly does increase contrast compared to other lenses and polarized lenses. The frames offer an excellent mix of protection and peripheral vision, which is […]
As the world around us becomes more violent, we need to prepare ourselves ahead of time to be able to react to such situations. For those of us that have concealed carry permits and actually carry on a regular basis, we need to be able to do so without giving off the ‘tactical’ profile. The […]
Chelem sunglasses from Bajío (bah-HEE-oh) are named for the white sand flat in Chetumal Bay. These mid-sized, fashionable shades are reasonably priced at $209 and well-suited for all activities on the water. With three frame colors, seven polycarbonate lens colors and six glass lens colors to choose from, there’s are a wide variety of options […]
The cockpit of an aircraft is surrounded by precision dials, gauges, meters and displays. Each one with a specific purpose. Measuring fuel quantity, altitude, airspeed, rate of climb, bank angle, etc. All critical to the safe operation of flight. Equally paramount to safe flying is time management. Making the instrument you wear on your wrist […]
I typically hate receiving clothes as a gift in general. I make exceptions here and there. Want to get me a Dixxon Flannel? Sweet. How about a pair of 5.11 Defender Flex Jeans? Yes, please. I now have two pairs of these bad boys and I adore them. I have owned both blue and black for […]
When the high-top Norris sneaker was first introduced by 5.11 Tactical awhile back, we were one of the first to get our hands on a pair and post a review. Now they’ve chopped the top and are pushing the new Norris Low Sneaker. Not much has changed in build and materials other than the obvious. […]
LIVSN is a relatively small brand with a big focus on sustainability, social responsibility and good functional designs. Living true to these principals, LIVSN has created a pair of pants that’s quite possibly my favorite thus far. And that’s saying something because I go through a lot of pants. Not necessarily because I wear them […]
Not too long ago at the grocery store, I decided on an impulse to pick up a copy of Forbes Magazine. I typically go for the tactical gun type magazines, but I wanted to change it up a bit. The article that caught my eye was one on Steve McQueen’s Rolex Submariner watch, that will […]
I remember a day when an airline traveller could bring two check bags plus a carry on for free. And the allowable weight of the check bags were somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 pounds. Now that airlines charge for all check bags, with a few exceptions, the carry-on bag has become the new hot […]
The Resco Manus Chronograph is a tribute to the legendary, barrel-chested Frogman Max Manus. When accuracy and durability are a requirement, grab a Resco Manus, and get the job done. The Resco Manus Chronograph will deliver years of tough, accurate, and timely service. The Origin Story Of This Watch The plan was to attack a […]
Today there are two types of wristwatches out there. Classic analog watches with clock-like hands keeping time via some sort of mechanism. Then there are the smart watches. Miniaturized wrist computers with a multifunction screen. I’m a classic watch kind of guy, accumulating a drawer full of them over the years. Titanium and Stainless Steel […]
We’re going to take a look at a different type of EDC; Your Every Day Car. This is your daily driver, whether it’s a Toyota Camry or a Rolls Royce. When you get into your vehicle to take kids to school, pick up passengers, or go to the store, it becomes your mobile command center. We’re […]
I spend a fair amount of time traveling. Sometimes it’s an Overland trip, other times it’s via boat or aircraft. One thing that remains constant, and that’s my travel loadout. I’ve tried a lot of different luggage, shoes, clothing and accessories over the years. Being a gear tester allows me the unique ability to try […]