The Gear Bunker
As is common with us all, we love our gear and we can’t get enough. A common discussion in our Facebook group, The Protective Security Group, is travel gear and equipment. While not meant to be a comprehensive or ‘cookie-cutter’ list, below I share a typical packing of my ‘go-bag’ travel pack which I hope you […]
Ever since my time back in the Army, when I was issued my first pair of Oakley Gas Cans, I’ve become a connoisseur of sunglasses. From Ray Ban to Oakley, I’ve tried and worn them all. In fact, prior to this product review, I had never worn a pair of Costa sunglasses. Honestly, I had […]
Whether getting first tracks in Telluride, braving the wind in Soho or taking an afternoon hike, adidas Outdoor incorporates style and performance for frigid temps. Winter apparel is designed using lightweight, water-repellant fabrics and unsurpassed insulation like the unrivaled breathability of adidas CLIMAHEAT. Footwear developed for season uses best-in-class traction like Continental Rubber to ensure […]
Summer is transitioning, which means it’s time to gear up for fall outdoor adventures. Nite Ize products provide consumers with reliable night-time illumination while camping, packing solutions for quick weekend getaways and convenient tools to keep the adventure going. From tackling a single day hike to enjoying a weekend away from the city, Nite Ize […]
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colorado (August 6th, 2019) – TALON Grips was born out of necessity to fix an area of shooting that cannot be perfected through practice- a slippery grip. The result is a custom stick-on grip costing less than $20 that will benefit every shooter. Users of TALON Grips benefit from improved control, comfort, and […]
First off, I want to welcome you to The Gear Bunker website. If you’ve been a follower of the site than you probably already know my name. Scott Witner and I own the site and provide the majority of the content for now. We figured it was time to tell you where we came from […]
For those of you that have been following us since we started in April, you’ve probably noticed my name on several of the articles and product reviews. Myself and Erik Meisner, after leaving the Loadout Room, decided to start up The Gear Bunker out of our passion for the outdoor industry, adventure and the gear […]
A key piece of kit for our Overland camping set-up is the new Road Shower 4. This pressurized aluminum tank utilizes available solar radiation to heat water to a comfortable shower temperature. Allowing my wife and I maintain a high level of cleanliness while camping off the grid. A major draw-back in rustic camping is […]
Originally founded in 1979 under the name Bali-Song, this California knife manufacture was best known for their quality butterfly knives. Moving their way up the west coast and finally settling in Oregon in the 1990’s with Benchmade as their new company name. Although Benchmade currently offers a wide selection of knives, they still pay tribute […]
Both the Infidel and the Mini Loco are among the most popular models within Benchmade’s tactical Black Class line. The Benchmade product team decided they wanted to mix things up with an announcement of two unique, limited-edition version of those knives. They have tweaked the aesthetics and changed out some materials to create a knife […]
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps. The tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
When my family goes camping we like to take a mini-bbq which runs off of a small propane tank with us. This is great if we have the room in our vehicle, and we plan on driving right up to our campsite. When I am hunting I usually leave this bbq at home because there […]
When referring to tents and sleeping bags, the 3-season label excludes winter. With regards to Outdoor Research’s Illuminate Down Hoody, I’m excluding the summer season. Fall, Winter and Spring are the seasons this jacket excels in. This versatile down jacket makes for a perfect stand alone outer jacket in the cooler months. And a cozy […]
If you’ve been following The Gear Bunker, you’ll recognize the name DMOS Collective. I’ve been fortunate enough to get my hands on a couple of their innovative shovels. This past winter, the DMOS Alpha 2 Shovel (and mounting bracket) bailed me out of the Polar Vortex that rocked the midwest. And now I’d like to […]