The Gear Bunker
When enjoying the outdoors, going for walks or rucking in low light conditions, having a safety light is helpful on those adventures. Safety lights can also mark tripping hazards at the campsite or warn nightly auto traffic that someone is walking along a road. In the worst case, safety lights can help signal the location […]
In the Marine Corps, when I either traveled home or changed duty stations, in order to transport my uniforms without them wrinkling, I had to use the traditional garment bag. The traditional garment bags fill their intended role very well, but they are limited to only that role and tend to be big and bulky. […]
The NU07LE is specifically designed for Law Enforcement Nitecore offers one of the largest selections of LED lights I’ve seen in awhile. Specializing in products ranging from tactical flashlights to outdoor lighting and power solutions specially designed for law enforcement and military departments. So we’re going to take a closer look at some of their […]
Traveling across the United States from Ohio to Arizona and back as a younger kid, I experienced a memorable trip. One year, on our return trip while pulling a trailer full of household items from my grandmother’s house, we encountered nasty snow and ice in Flagstaff, AZ. The icy conditions led to a puncture in […]
I often get asked whether I prefer a laser or light mounted to my pistol. And my answer has always been, a light. I prefer to see what I’m aiming my pistol at. If it’s gotten to this point, I better clearly see my target. A light offers situational awareness and can temporarily blind a […]
Battle-belts or duty-belts are one of those pieces of gear gaining popularity for home defense, military/LE, and competition purposes. For the user, these belts allow equipment to be carried around the waistline instead of wearing load-bearing vests (LBVs) or body armor. This option enables people to train “slick” or quickly respond if they hear things […]
Summer Drink The dog days of summer. My favorite time of year in Northern Michigan. Surrounded by crystal clear glacial lakes, golf courses, vast forests and 10pm sunsets. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty hard to beat. The winters, however, are a completely different story and I don’t want to get into that now. […]
It’s July in Alaska and we’re finally into the Summer season. And the hunt for a new chair started earlier this Spring when we were sent the GCI Outdoor Pod Rocker Chair. So far, this amazing folding pod-style camp chair has been a huge hit for all of our testers. Myself included. We’ve had this […]
If you’ve been reading The Gear Bunker, you already know about the Delta Shovel from the DMOS Collective. I had the prototype for over a month, then purchased a steel version and I can’t shut up about it. I survived the Polar Vortex last winter with the help of their Alpha 2 Snow Shovel. And […]
Transitioning from the military or law enforcement can be challenging. I’ve transitioned from both careers and have had my share of rough spots both times. I first heard of Mike McCann while listening to a podcast hosted by Stew Smith . For those who don’t recognize Stew Smith’s name, he’s a former SEAL that has been […]
*The author has chosen to remain anonymous for operational security reasons* I’m not a fan of having equipment on my belt line. It impedes movement, and gets in the way during awkward shooting positions or when getting into observation spots. As a SERE instructor for the military, I have quite a bit of minimal gear […]
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive resurgence of the pistol caliber carbine, most notably the 9mm PCC. The biggest advantage that the pistol caliber carbine has over any sidearm is stability. We’ve seen some skillful shooters at the local range who can shoot the wings off a fly at 25 yards with […]
A quality timepiece is much more than just a watch. It’s a way to level up your dress code for any occasion, a status symbol and investment. If you decide to hand it down then it becomes part of your legacy. What constitutes a quality timepiece? Let’s break it down into three categories. Weight – A watch with […]
On several Overland trips, I’ve come across locations where the fire danger is so high, that campfires are banned. I’ve also pulled into campsites during a cold downpour where making a campfire seemed impossible. And on some cold mornings, I’ve crawled out of the RoofNest to make coffee desperately wishing there was a campfire to […]