The Gear Bunker
Readers may recognize the Bullfrog line by Kicker from a previous review I published on the BF200. I was so impressed with the sound and durability of this portable speaker that I wanted to try the smaller version for travel purposes. Measuring only 9 x 3.3 x 3.3″ and tipping the scales at 1.8 pounds, […]
On a trip to Costa Rica, my wife and I had the opportunity to get out and hike in the jungle a bit. With several water sources on our adventure, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to test the new LifeStraw Steel. Several notable improvements have been made to the LifeStraw Steel over the original version […]
Waterproof, Flexibile, Breathable and Lightweight. These are the four most important features to look for when selecting a waterproof shell. In my opinion at least. And the Interstellar Jacket from Outdoor Research delivers in all four of these categories. I’ve been an Alpine skier for all but a couple years of my life. Those first couple of years I […]
Whether protecting a client, watching over a venue, or working to keep a crowd safe, the Mission Ready Oxford shoes help you stay focused and ready. Built for those that need a business casual/dress shoe capable of moving in a dynamic environment. The comfort level of these shoes is outstanding. There is no break-in period […]
When I first heard about the Apple AirPods and looked them up, I was immediately turned off by the price. Why in the world would I pay $160 for a pair of earbuds? So I continued to use my old school wired earbuds and even got a Bluetooth pair that had a wire between them. […]
The Camp Stove Re-imagined Our Kickstarter campaign is now live! Be one of the first to own the ultra-thin Pinnacle Pro camp stove by visiting the Kickstarter page linked below and becoming a backer. This is a direct, pre-sale opportunity at a discounted price. The Pinnacle Pro Stove will retail at $234.99 once it hits store […]
Within military units, especially special operations, you’ll commonly hear the phrase ‘get off the X’. The X represents ground zero when engaged in combat or a fight for your life. In the military, we were trained to do whatever it takes to get off the X quickly so that we reduce the chance of casualties […]
The Yeti Tundra has been an icon in the outdoor market for a decade now. With its “ice for days” capability, it has become an essential item on our Overland adventures. Easily maintaining the initial 20-pound ice load for 4+ days, we have utilized these coolers all over the place. The Yeti Tundras do a […]
It’s interesting how big a part music plays in our daily lives. Often times, a certain song will evoke a particular mood, or rekindle a specific memory. For me, songs can even taste a certain way. We’ve all eaten at restaurants with ambiance music playing in the background. What’s crazy is that I’ve found myself […]
One of the benefits of owning The Gear Bunker is the ability to test and review some of the industry’s coolest and cutting edge products. Vertx has provided me with an interesting piece of kit that will appeal to the CIA, Executive Security, James Bond types. Designed for situations requiring the need to pack a […]
I received my pair of Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage boots about two years ago and have put plenty of miles on them with no issues. The color scheme of the pair I got was the Oxford/Rust which gives the boot more of an old-school hiking boot look. There was a break-in time with these boots; around 1 week […]
Occasionally, Benchmade will roll out an in-line product as an ‘Unlimited Limited’ edition. This simply means they will build and sell this updated, refreshed model for one year only, without a cap on the number for that year. Very similar to the Gold Class releases, without the exotic materials and not quite as flashy. We are […]
I’m finally have time to post some of my camping gear reviews. COVID has been a bummer and unlike some other sites, we actually field test the gear for a length of time to get the complete picture. Does it stand up through repeated use? Is “product x” the best design it could be? Is […]
As you may have noticed with much of my content, I’ve got a heavy interest in men’s lifestyle clothing brands that offer me the ability to both move in a dynamic environment and be lethal if the situation warrants. Mobility equals survivability; a phrase coined by Pat McNamara. You need to be able to move […]