The Gear Bunker
Not content with merely making barrels for the new 8.6 Blackout, Faxon Firearms recently released the Overwatch rifle series, looking to combine top-quality bolt-action rifle building with the 8.6 Blackout caliber. The Overwatch is available in a more traditional style with the Overwatch Hunter, as well as two flavors of chassis builds in the Overwatch Tactical, in […]
NITECORE “Shadow” Sling Bag (SLB03) The NITECORE SLB03 Shadow Sling Bag is a well-made, durable sling bag with multiple carrying modes. It is constructed out of black, high density, nylon fabric. It features a quick release shoulder strap the makes it easy to detach and move between three different carrying modes: sling bag, cross body […]
This year Magpul is taking their DAKA line to a whole new level with items like this Utility Organizer. It’s the same DAKA construction you’ve come to rely on but in a new form factor with a zipper around three sides so you can get it all the way open to access and store your […]
Safariland, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands has announced exciting and much-anticipated news for the concealed carry market. Following the company’s success with retention-rated duty holsters, Safariland […]
Although I do carry a smaller flashlight on my person every day, I still like to have a robust flashlight for both my home and my vehicle. Not wanting to get a large bulky Maglite as well as not spending an arm and a leg on some of the more popular names in the tactical […]
Many people, including myself, have overlooked flashlights as a part of our respective EDC. Instead, we rely on our phones’ lights which are occasionally unwieldy and less dependable to use in emergencies. Olight has introduced the Baton 3 Pro flashlight as an option to fill that EDC requirement for a standalone light source. Use Discount […]
I recently purchased a few MTM Survivor dry boxes for outdoor activities and possibly used as caches. The dry boxes come in either green or orange and either a small or large size. I went with the large size in green. The MTM Survivor box has the following features: Water-resistant O ring seal Padlock tabbed […]
A trip down to Appalachia to compete in the Red Clay Rally offered a perfect setting to test a new piece of kit from the folks at GSI Outdoors. After waking up in a frost covered tent, especially when it’s below freezing, the first thing on my mind is a hot cup of coffee. Well, […]
I’ve always been a knife person and have carried various models of a Syderco knife since they first hit the market in 1990. A few years ago I was attending the Direct Action Group’s VIP/PSD Course and the Max Joseph the owner and lead instructor recommended the Spyderco Delica. It’s his go-to knife for daily use […]
As most of you know, magazine loading kinda blows. Especially those high-capacity 9mm magazines. When SIG Sauer introduced the MPX, I pulled the trigger and received one of the 1st generation SBR’s. It arrived with four 30-round 9mm magazines. Although I love the 30-round capacity, those well-made Lancer magazines have a pretty stout spring in […]
The Violent Nomad philosophy focuses on preparedness, self-reliance, and building layered systems for everyday readiness.
Well, the FJ Cruiser is now the official mobile billboard for The Gear Bunker. And I can already tell it’s working. People are commenting on our YouTube channel that they saw us somewhere. Folks are looking up the website from the sidewalk as they check out our little Overland rig. And it’s all because of […]
Corvus Defensio developed the UBC-43 Holster, especially for the purpose of deep concealed carry of slimline versions of the Glock pistol series. Despite that there are similar products out there already – primarily for double-stack pistols – none of them fulfilled our desires. The wish to carry a Glock 43 deeply concealed, loaded, safe, and […]
Last October, I flew to Chattanooga to link up with a friend that I met at Overland Expo. Our half-cocked plan was to compete in the infamous 2020 Red Clay Rally. A 3 day, 700 mile Overland Rally that spans both Kentucky and Tennessee. And eats vehicles for lunch. Loaded into his 80 Series Land […]