The Gear Bunker
If you’re looking for a water filtration/storage system, Lifesaver offers a couple great options. In the past, I reviewed the Lifesaver Jerrycan which holds a little over 4 gallons of water. But as we move out of our Toyota Tundra and into the smaller FJ Cruiser, the Jerrycan proved too large to make the final […]
The Mossberg Maverick 88 is a popular shotgun for hunters, people who like to shoot for fun, and people who want to protect their homes. It’s known for its reliability, affordability, and ease of use. But, like any other gun, the Mossberg Maverick 88 can be made to work better and do more with a few upgrades. […]
Hard Head Veterans, a veteran-owned and operated helmet manufacturing company, announces the launch of its newest product, the ATE_Lite ballistic helmet. Proudly made at their facility in Sweetwater, Texas, by the very men and women who have worn helmets into combat themselves, the helmet is designed for military, law enforcement, and patriots of this great nation. […]
Recently, I was given the opportunity to test Midland Radio’s latest and greatest product. And it isn’t even a radio! Although we utilize the Midland MXT275 Micromobile in the Tundra, the MXT400 in the FJ as well as their T290 X-Talkers for communications, this product is new territory for the radio manufacturer. A portable […]
The GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Camper cookware set is well suited for larger group camping. With what’s provided you could easily cook up some fresh spaghetti with meat sauce and Italian sausage or chicken with rice and beans. The set comes with 4 plates, 4 insulated cups with lids, a frying pan, 2 cooking pots […]
Rifling is the process of incorporating spiral grooves into the interior of a firearm’s barrel in order to increase accuracy by imparting spin to the bullet as it exits the barrel. The traditional way of rifling has been to use lands and grooves; however, over the years, a new style of rifling known as 5R […]
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 […]
Benchmade recently set out to design a full frame, full size automatic knife. Yet take out as much weight as possible without compromising strength. What happened next is the Claymore 9070SBK. The strongest knife to date in the automatic line-up. Incorporating a wicked tough CPM-D2 steel for the blade. And borrowing several design cues from […]
Soft body armor is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to protect the wearer’s torso from bullets, shrapnel, and other forms of physical trauma. It is typically made of high-strength, lightweight materials such as Kevlar, Twaron, or our Duritium technology, which are able to absorb and dissipate the impact energy of […]
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 […]
More and more Americans are finding reasons to own an EDC utility knife in order to be better prepared in today’s unpredictable world. These knives are the ones that fit into a pocket along with car keys, cellphones, a small flashlight, a wallet, and possibly a concealed carry firearm. There are choices when selecting the best utility knife for […]
We’ve been a fan of NOCS Provisions for some time now. Having previously reviewed and still loving their Standard Issue Binoculars. However, a couple of recent additions to the NOCS line-up include a Monocular design that really peaked our interest. The Zoom Tube 8×32 Monocular. This smaller form factor is more compact, lighter, more packable […]
Former Law Enforcement Officer Torture Tests Olight’s Warrior Mini 2. Did it survive? I’ve had many pocket tactical lights over the course of my law enforcement and security career. I was one of the first officers in my department to carry one when they first came out in the mid nineties. Back then 60 Lumens […]
FRAGO: Let’s get some housekeeping items out of the way from the jump. I was never a Tier 1 Operator or a member of the Special Operations community. I served an enlisted tour as an infantryman in the U.S. Army in the early nineties and was fortunate to attend some great courses & schools, as […]