The Gear Bunker
Firearms, Gear, Training & Industry Analysis
It seems that when I’m supposed to be on vacation, I’m still “working”. I’m using quotations because although wearing new sunglasses in sunny environments, or testing a sand free towel or travel shirt is technically working for The Gear Bunker, it really isn’t. Fortunately, while vacationing in the Spice Island of Grenada, I had a […]
There’s been a resurgence in pistol compensators this year as a few manufacturers have come out with options for various handgun models. Anything improving pistol accuracy is worth checking out. That said, let’s take a look at one of the newest pistol comps to hit the market. Faxon EXOS | Is It The Best Pistol Compensator? Constructed […]
“Synergy” -noun 1. The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. A term that exactly describes my Agency Arms Glock 34 build. I know my way around Glocks. They’ve been my sidearm of choice since ’93 when I purchased a […]
The SIG P365 series of pistols has given SIG SAUER quite a foothold in the concealed carry gun market. This subcompact pistol has been wildly successful in the commercial market and has even been adopted as a backup gun by some police departments. So what does it take to make one of the most successful carry guns […]
Like my previously reviewed phone case from Phoozy, the 11″ Tablet Case offers a lot of the same protections for your tablet or laptop. Bump protection with the Imactor Core 2.0. IP66 water protection using HydroGuard technology. And even hot and cold temperature protection. This is achieved by using a patented Chromium Thermal Barrier adapted from […]
Recently we were fortunate enough to test and evaluate some new pre packaged meals from Right On Trek. A Kalispell, Montana company that produces a huge array of prepackaged backpacking meals. Nutrition, while engaging in any number of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, overlanding or hunting is key to having enough energy to safely enjoy […]
Times of uncertainty create upside down markets, resource scarcity and the need for self-reliance. For those self reliant people, they need innovative manufactures to help them stay independent of an increasingly unreliable supply chain. In these uncertain times, Epic Water Filters certainly helps the survival minded individual remain self-sufficient. Here we have three products from […]
Tactical knife and tool manufacturer SOG has just released the latest in its professional-grade fixed blade series of cutting tools—the Recondo FX. The Recondo FX is designed as a no-nonsense knife that covers any field application. With a 4.6-inch blade length and overall length of 9.6 inches, the Recondo FX is sized to tackle a broad […]
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive resurgence of the pistol caliber carbine, most notably the 9mm carbine. The biggest advantage that the pistol caliber carbine has over any sidearm is stability. We’ve seen some crack shots at the local shooting range who can shoot the wings off a fly at 25 yards with their […]
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 […]