The Gear Bunker
The Viking Seax (pronounced Syax, roughly) was a cornerstone implement in the daily life of the Norsemen. The original EDC blade, the Seax was an all-purpose tool that saw use on the farm, in the boat and across the broad loom of slaughter. The unique shape of the Seax, a “reverse tanto” style where a nearly […]
Streamlight is one of two big weapon light companies in the industry. They’ve famously produced weapon lights for both handguns and rifles in all different sizes. They make lights for the smallest of guns like the P365, which we’ve reviewed recently. They’ve finally entered the dedicated shotgun market with the Streamlight TL Racker. The TL […]
ON SALE! $59.49 RUSH12 Backpack Recently I was looking to downsize my travel pack. For the past few years, I’ve been running a 5.11 RUSH24. The RUSH24 is a good pack and has served me well but I wanted to scale down my carry gear and increase my mobility so I decide to transition to […]
The SIG P320 is on the road to being one of the most successful handguns introduced since the Glock Safe Action Pistols. The P320 has been beating Glock left and right it seems with numerous police forces, and of course, the United States Military has adopted the M17 and M18 variants of the P320. SIG […]
Streamlight is one of two companies I trust with my weapon lights. The TLR 1 is my home defense companion on my handgun, and now the Streamlight TLR 6 is riding tight on my SIG P365. The P365 has become my EDC gun and the addition of a light and laser truly makes it a […]
I always select gear based on its ability to serve dual purposes. I prefer to travel light and minimize my everyday carry to the extent possible. I tailor that carry to my circumstances, but there are some items that are non-negotiable. A good flashlight is one of them. The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA meets all my […]
Throughout my military career, whenever I needed a multi-tool, folding knife, fixed blade, or even an E-Tool, Gerber is the brand I chose because it never let me down. I usually opted for multi-tools or folding knives to keep on my kit, but over time I did start to realize the benefit of carrying a […]
Part of surviving this COVID-19 mess is to make your body as unattractive as possible to the virus. By working out on a regular basis, you’re exercising your cardiovascular system, elevating your body temperature, and hopefully hydrating. For more information on this, visit the GORUCK blog post that talks about surviving COVID-19. With everyone, for […]
Anytime you travel to remote areas, communication is often compromised. It’s a concern I have wherever I may be. As a former Ranger, communication was paramount for a successful mission. Nothing has changed since those days except the technology. Even with modern smart phones, travel to countries with a limited network will render them useless. Additionally, […]
TriStar Arms is proud to release the Bristol line of side-by-side shotguns in two formats and four gauges. Side-by-side shotguns offer a classic look and feel with a more dynamic shooting experience. A side by side’s shallower action makes reloading a breeze and the wider forend lays nicely in the palm for quick pointing, but […]
Studies and Observations Group (SOG) has been in the business of crafting fine blades and tools for both military and civilian markets since its inception in 1986. In 1992, when the SEAL’s held trials for a new knife, the SEAL 2000 from SOG won the contract and remained in production from 1995-2007. The 2nd knife in the SEAL line was slightly […]
A couple years back, my Battalion Commander took all his Junior Officers up to the North Georgia Appalachian Trail, where we all hiked about 50mi of the AT in just over 24 hours. We weren’t given a specific packing list, but told to “pack what you’ll need”. We knew with this type of terrain, for […]
Warriors Heart, a private treatment facility providing care for addiction and chemical dependency & PTSD for active military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders, has announced a collaboration with MTM | Watch, the leading manufacturer of sophisticated, tactical and military watches worldwide, to offer a limited-edition series of the MTM Warrior timepiece, benefiting the Warriors […]
It’s badass and I can’t imagine switching to anything else. The Vortex Optics Razor UH-1 has been adopted by anyone and everyone that can get their hands on it as the go-to CQC/CQB optic. It’s fair in weight and the eye relief is incredible (I mean it is a holograph so that’s not really a […]