The Gear Bunker
Firearms, Gear, Training & Industry Analysis
Whether I’m backpacking, kayak camping or traveling overland, my first priority in the morning is always brewing coffee. I have a Black Rifle Coffee t-shirt that reads, “But first, coffee”. And that about sums up my routine in the morning. At home, my options are easy, Keurig or Espresso Machine. On the trail or shores […]
Daytona Beach, Fla. – October 8, 2020 Long known for high-quality, on-water eyewear, Costa®Sunglasses is proud to announce its latest special line of frames, the Freedom Series, highlighting the brand’s partnership with Freedom Fighter Outdoors (FFO). The new Freedom Series sunglasses feature many of the most popular Costa frame styles in patriotic-inspired colorways, while supporting Freedom […]
This is the 3rd article in our 3 part series; Preparing The Citizen Gunfighter | Range Training and Fitness. Part 1 covered Mindset and Conditioning while part 2 covered Weapons and Equipment Selection. Develop a Range Training Plan Before we touch upon this, please understand this article is not meant to train you, the intent […]
The weather on Mother Earth affects everything we do, from recreational activities to tactical operations and everything in between. How we manage the weather can influence the outcome of whatever activity we’re partaking in. The Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is a handy compact instrument that is expertly calibrated to keep you aware of the weather […]
One of the essential items I’ve found while traveling Overland is a good set of tools. If you plan to take to the hills for an extended period of time and put your rig to the test, things can break. And they do. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere without the means to patch […]
Irvine, CA (September 17, 2020) – 5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, has debuted a weekly podcast, “Call to Service” – Presented by 5.11. The mission of the podcast is to provide an inside look into the lives of public safety personnel and provide dialogue between professionals. Guests vary from […]
Los Angeles – September 16, 2020 – MTM WATCH, known for its value-laden watches designed with unparalleled accuracy and engineered to withstand extreme conditions, has announced the release of its newest timepiece, the Oconus. Elegant in design, this Limited-Edition timepiece is built with optimum performance and exceptional reliability in mind. Presented in titanium, the Oconus’ cases come […]
An essential part of Overlanding is traveling self sufficient. Bringing the right tools to fix a broken vehicle. Proper recovery gear to get yourself unstuck. Food, water filtration, first aid, etc. Taking that mentality a step further is increasing ones ability to live off the grid for an extended period of time. After outfitting my […]
Looking for a minimalist front pocket wallet, but still like the old school bifold design? Look no further than the Recycled Firefighter Front Pocket Bifold wallet. My personal preference when it comes to the color choices is the black firehouse with Multicam Black Cordura around the edges. Simply badass. A Minimalist Bifold Wallet designed to […]
After owning a Tacoma, three Tundras and an FJ Cruiser, all with impeccable service records and resale, why am I now considering a Jeep Wrangler? Well, in full disclosure, it’s for my 17 year old son. Together, we’ve gone to Moab and Colorado the last couple of years and did just fine with both the […]
What do you think of when someone mentions human performance? Personally, I think of the Bourne Legacy movie where Jeremy Renner has to take his ‘chems’ on a regular basis to sustain his superhuman performance both physically and mentally. Those supposed ‘chems’ keep him at the top of his game for the operations he’s tasked with. […]
For the past few years, Midland Radio has been a fantastic partner to The Gear Bunker. Always willing to provide radios and batteries for our various adventures. We continue to use these products not just because they provide us with them. But because they are fantastic performers. In fact, I chose to permanently install the […]
– Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations, a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, Engineered for long-range performance when hiking or backpacking, the collection features the 21 oz Ultralight Titanium Standard Mouth bottle, the lightest weight vacuum insulated bottle currently on the market. Weighing […]
5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, released a video collaboration this week in partnership with Offensive Marketing Group. The video, RUSH – Alpha Team is an action-packed, science fiction cinematic experience comprised of a joint effort with some of the most noteworthy brands within the tactical industry. The premise of […]