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The Magpul DAKA Everyday wallet has been part of my EDC for a while now. Before the DAKA I carried a bulky L-fold wallet that I always had to take out of my pocket or adjust before sitting down. Now with the DAKA’s slim profile, I don’t have to worry about being uncomfortable or printing. […]
The Vincero Argo Automatic is a classic robust watch for users searching for simple and functional. The team at Vincero managed to pull off a design blending fashion and function. Making this watch work at home, in the office or on the beach. In this day and age that’s not an easy feat. As many watch […]
Flashback a few years to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market when two military veterans walk into a massive convention center in Salt Lake City for the first time. Once we pick up our media credentials and shuffle into the overwhelming mass of vendors, manufacturers, buyers and the like. One of our first memorable experiences is observing a […]
Oakley has always been a front runner in the eyewear industry, especially with the military. I remember back in the ’90s guys wearing the old school M Frames. Wearing them for everything from shooting on the range to playing volleyball on the local beaches. Since then, Oakley has continued to evolve with the industry and […]
Medical skills are a valuable skill to learn and practice. Chances are you’re going to put those medical skills to use before you’ll ever need to go to your gun. During a shooting course I attended, the instructor conducted a 2-hour block of medical training focusing on gunshot wounds and trauma. Up to that point, […]
Beyond Clothing out of Seattle, Washington, has been busy perfecting their technical layering system. A system of clothing designed to work in harmony with the sole purpose of enabling you to beat the environmental challenges standing between you and your outdoor adventure. “Kryos” is the name given to their current layering system. And with 8 layers […]
It’s that time of year again… Cyber Monday deals are now rolling in, and we’re seeing epic deals on essentially everything. Since it’s the biggest online shopping event of the year, we’re bringing you our 10 hand-picked Amazon Cyber Monday deals. Up To 29% Off Select Garmin Products Up To 30% Off Select Sunglasses From […]
You can never have too many watches. And this Black Friday, MTM Watch is doing their part to push you off the fence if you’re considering a new timepiece. Personally? I’m a terrible influence. With 6 MTM watches in my treasure chest, you shouldn’t be listening to me. But I have several of these for […]
We are blessed with the opportunity to try out and test a lot of gear from various manufacturers. With the holiday shopping season around the corner, I requested the staff each write a short list of their favorite personal items. Items that would not only make great gifts, but items that we absolutely love and […]
**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 […]
In a sea of overtly tactical footwear and outerwear, it’s refreshing to see 5.11 Tactical adopt a more covert look within their line of products. Don’t get me wrong, you can still purchase tactical boots, cargo pants and backpacks laden with Molle webbing at 5.11. But you can also find some sneaky tactical products as […]
Tactical watches have been around for awhile. Hell, I have a drawer full of watches and most of them fall into that category. I spent some of my youth in the Ranger Regiment and always had an oversized durable watch on my left wrist. Timing was something we constantly relied on for mission success. Something […]
May is Military Appreciation Month. For many, it’s a time for parades, social media posts, and long weekends. But for those of us who wore the uniform, it’s personal. It’s remembering the faces, the laughter, the sacrifice. And for me, every Memorial Day brings back one night I’ll never forget—Exercise Purple Star, May 10th, 1996. […]
You may be wondering why The Gear Bunker (a gear website) is talking about government burn bags and how to properly dispose of sensitive documentation. Part of our site does cover Lifestyle content and within that subject matter is personal protection. Yes, there is some sexy gear wrapped around personal protection, some of which we […]