The Gear Bunker
Firearms, Gear, Training & Industry Analysis
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 5, 2019 – For 40 years, Yakima has built its reputation as the global leader in vehicle racks by providing innovative and reliable cargo solutions for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For Fall 2019, the brand is excited to announce its long-anticipated entry into the recreational fishing market, with three all-new […]
It all started for me back in the early 90’s while living in Washington State. I grew up in a military family and moved all over the world. But Washington is where I graduated from high school and spent my time in the 2nd Ranger Battalion. A beautiful place with snow-capped peaks, endless evergreen forests […]
Depending on where you live, the shoulder seasons and winter can bring some foul weather. As a General Contractor, I like to wear a functional and stylish boot to work. One that doesn’t sacrifice anything in ways of comfort or weatherproof-ness. Muck Boots have a long tradition of producing fantastic rubber boots for hunters and […]
Back in my earlier days, it was all about eating dehydrated food while hiking through New England. Then the Army ruined me with those shitty MRE’s. After my time in the military, it was back to better Mountain House food for kayaking expeditions. Now I’m an Overlander. And weight just isn’t a factor. If it’ll […]
I’ve not only seen a lot of rescue tools, I’ve used a few as well. In the Ranger Regiment, we practiced extracting pilots and soldiers from aircraft and other vehicles. When you have a dedicated C-SAR (Combat-Search And Rescue) team, you have the luxury of having all the tools necessary plus the personal to operate […]
The Nemo Cloudview Hammock is by far the best lounging hammock for your backyard or family car camping trip. Setup is much easier and quicker than those cumbersome hammocks with wooden or metal frames. Once you have the spreader bars installed on each side and get the hammock hung between two trees, the tension adjustment […]
I’m starting to consider myself an Overlander now, but I’ve only been at it for a couple of years. Still a green horn by all accounts and measurements. So I constantly refine my personal equipment, vehicle and loadout after each trip. It’s the only way to get better. Figure out what worked, what didn’t, and […]
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce a capacity expansion to the award-winning everyday carry, high capacity, P365 pistol with the introduction of a 15-round, patented, double-stack magazine, which will also fit the soon-to-be-released P365XL (details coming soon.) The SIG SAUER 15-round magazine provides an additional 5 rounds to the P365 everyday carry pistol, and […]
Because there is no such thing as having too many backup options on the street, ASP has introduced its first triple-fuel flashlights; the Sentinel e3 and Sentinel X e3. These lights ship with a 16340 lithium-ion battery that recharges inside the light, providing a potent 400 lumens of output. If you don’t have the time […]
Typically, when I stumble into the Nemo Equipment display at Outdoor Retailer, I’m looking for cutting edge lightweight camping gear. After all, that’s kinda their shtick. I own a lightweight tent and a down sleeping bag from Nemo and they rock in every way possible. What I didn’t expect, was to be drawn to an […]
SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Lloyd Harbor Police Department has transitioned to the SIG SAUER P320 9mm pistol from the GLOCK 23 as their official duty pistol. Lloyd Harbor Police Department serves the Village of Lloyd Harbor in Huntington, New York. “Our transition to the SIG SAUER P320 pistol has been seamless, […]
The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the next offering in the Magpul bipod line. Designed to mount to the ubiquitous Uncle Mike’s Sling Swivel Stud that is common to nearly every sporting rifle made, the Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the strongest, most fully featured bipod available with direct sling stud […]
The YETI LoadOut GoBox leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to utility and durability. Designed for secure organization, this versatile gear fortress is ideal both on-the-go, or back at basecamp. The waterproof and dustproof GoBox can hold and protect everything from duck calls and rangefinders, to tippet and camera lenses, thanks to the […]