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Once again, Northern Michigan has become a winter wonderland. Last week, over three feet of light fluffy snow has accumulated and begs to be played in. Fortunately, MSR was kind enough to send out a couple of pairs of their Lightning Explore Snowshoes to help us enjoy the conditions. And that’s just what we’ve been […]
UPDATE! The new 4th Gen Alpha Shovel specs have changed with the inclusion of an adjustable aluminum handle. Materials: Blade 0.100″ thick 6061 aluminum with two oversized 6000 series smash rivets. Handle: telescoping indexed locking 3 part adjustable handle. Connector and grip are both made from Nylon Zytel. Weight 4.5 lb. Height adjustable 66″, 57″ […]
DMOS is an acronym for “Do My Own Shit”. Or Stunts, Shoveling or maybe even Stuff. It matters not what your “S” stands for. What matters, is that the Stealth XL Shovel, along with all the products from the DMOS Collective, will not let you down in a pinch. Most snow shovels have become nothing more than […]
Multi-Fuel Long Gun Light Offers 105,000 Candela and 648 Meter Beam Reach EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 21, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac®Rail Mount HP-X Pro long gun light, with 800 lumens and 105,000 candela for a far-reaching beam of 648 meters. The new […]
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2025) – 5.11, the global leader in purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, is set to unveil its latest lineup of ground-breaking products at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s showcase underscores 5.11’s unwavering commitment to equipping customers with high-performance products designed for durability, versatility and peak performance […]
From the entire crew here at The Gear Bunker, we want to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas. We all hope this message finds you happy, healthy, and among friends & family. And for those deployed, we pray for your safe return once the job is done. We’re all Veterans here at […]
“Designed by experts, loved by critics. The SEVENTY2 Survival System is the world’s best 72-hour Survival Kit.” The first 72 hours of an emergency or crisis are the most critical. How you react and how you’re equipped could mean the difference between life and death. Uncharted Supply has made it simple to be prepared for […]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve gone through several variations of camp chairs over the years. From those $10 specials at the drug store to “high end” versions from the local sporting goods store. Like everything built in this disposable world we unfortunately live in, they came and went with the wind. Busted hinges […]
Over decades of airline travel, I’ve continually searched for that perfect piece of luggage. Small enough to be carried onto the aircraft. Yet roomy enough for a 4-6 day trip. And most importantly, durable enough to withstand the abuse associated with travel. Overhead compartments, cabin aisles, airports, trunks, hotels, you name it. Although I’ve used […]
Traveling is a big part of my life. Finding the perfect luggage for various trips can be daunting. Trip duration, warm or cold climate, checking bags or carrying them on. These are all considerations when selecting the piece of luggage to be used. Fortunately, Sterling Pacific just launched a real contender, the 40L Cabin Travel […]
Unexpected Vehicle Recovery This story begins with a beautiful sunny but cold spring day in Northern Michigan. My work for the day was complete so I decided to recon some trails in the Sturgeon River Valley. With no real plan other than to record tracks on Gaia GPS for some trails I’ve previously seen in […]
I know what you’re thinking, another portable speaker? Yep, we’re going to take a look at a larger, more powerful speaker than we’ve ever reviewed thus far. The Turtlebox, I can only assume, gets its name because of the rugged shell and waterproofness? Either way, this outdoor portable speaker is made for the elements. Boasting […]
Have you ever been satisfied with the typical beer koozie? Flimsy, underperforming neoprene and usually with some tacky phrase stenciled on the side. Like, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere”, or “Save water, drink beer”, or even “Let’s get ready to stumble”. The bottom line is they “need” a catch phrase to sell their crappy product. Not […]
EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 21, 2024 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-7®HL-X USB, a 1,000-lumen, multi-fuel, rail-mounted light with a longer-reaching beam that provides up to 22,000 candela, more than double the beam distance of previous TLR-7® models. The new light, designed to maximize visibility and targeting capability […]