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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 […]
The Emerson CQC-6 (also known as the Viper 6) was a custom blade originally developed for SEAL Team 6; Now known as DEVGRU. Wanting to keep the CQC-6 a custom blade, Ernie Emerson decided to produce the CQC-7 as the production version of that blade. In May of 2011, an Emerson CQC-7 was carried by a Navy […]
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 […]
For those of you Overlanders that partake in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping festivities, here is a list with some of our favorite manufacturers in the Overland market. Tried and tested by The Gear Bunker, these products are of high quality and value. And sometimes complete game changers. Start planning for next years […]
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 […]
Olights latest update to the BALDR line of weapon lights is the BALDR Pro R. See our previous review of the BALDR Pro here. Both old and new BALDR Pro’s feature a white LED light and green laser combo. This latest version moved the green laser inside of the light housing, making it much lower […]
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 […]
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their CWO Full Zip Sweater for Fall/Winter 2021. Inspired by classic British outdoor and military sweaters, this style has been updated with soft, yet hearty, premium merino yarns and expertly knit in a substantial weight with a 2×2 rib. Other details include a 2-way, reverse coil YKK front zipper, two zippered […]
80 PERCENT ARMS the nation’s premier manufacturer of 80% receivers, proudly announces the next generation modular 80% pistol frame: the GST-9 MOD1. Two years after the release of the world’s first modular 80% frame, 80% Arms is changing the status quo again by taking an already revolutionary frame to the next level. Compatible with Glock […]
I was introduced to Hults Bruk at Outdoor Retailer 2021 by an impressive display of hand forged axes. The history of this Swedish company dates back as far as 1697. Almost 80 years prior to the founding of America. Still located just north of the Swedish city of Norrkoping, they know a thing or two about forging […]
Whether you’re a grunt warring through the suck or a weekend warrior training at the range, the gear that you train with needs to be on point. In honor of Veteran’s Day this week, they asked the team of FirstSpear veterans for their favorites. Here are their top seven picks. 1 Woobie Quarter-Zip— super warm and […]
When packing for a 2-3 week trip to Colorado and Utah, I decided to be a little choosy. Not wanting to overburden an already heavy truck with unnecessary stuff, I packed light. Well, our personal gear was light. I came up with a 5 day clothing list and told my son we’d do laundry on […]
Below is a curated Holiday Buyer’s Guide for the Overland, Off-Road or outdoorsmen in your life. Many of these items have been reviewed by The Gear Bunker and others are on a short list to be tested. Gear onX Offroad, Premium: $29/year | Elite: $99/year Unlock more adventures with an onX Offroad membership this holiday […]
CRKT is proud to unveil the Clever Girl™ Kukri fixed blade from designer and veteran Austin McGlaun, bringing about the third variation in the Clever Girl lineup and the newest member to CRKT’s Forged by War® program. During his time stationed at Fort Polk while serving in the military, knifemaker Austin McGlaun was inspired to find new ways to […]