After attending last years Overland Expo in North Carolina, I couldn’t wait to return. This year, there was a change of venue to Arrington, Virginia and an earlier calendar date. Like most road trips, I tend to map out the more conventional and fastest route from my home in Northern Michigan. This year, I looked […]
Staying organized at the range with 5.11’s Range Master Qualifier Bag
Maintaining proficiency with a handgun has been a goal of mine since leaving the 75th Ranger Regiment. Actually, it has been more of a mission than a goal. Complacency is a bad habit that surrounds us in our daily lives which can ultimately kill you. My wife occasionally busts my balls about being on the […]
Protecting the Toyota Tundra with Victory 4×4 Strike Rock Sliders
I’m in a bit of a conundrum with my Toyota Tundra. It’s the vehicle I use for daily operations while running my construction company. It’s also my Overland rig. As much as I want to push it’s limits while exploring, I’m not ready to beat it up. I have to find the balance between dragging […]
The Gear Bunker and Nemo Equipment Giveaway
Having worked for a gear review site for 4 years prior to starting The Gear Bunker, I’ve amassed a fair amount of equipment. Some of it I use to this day. Other items may become redundant or unused. Scott and I have decided to start clearing out space for new gear and the beneficiary is […]
Keeping clean with the Helio Pressure Shower from Nemo Equipment
Cleanliness while camping As soon as you leave the comfort and convenience of civilized life behind, you’ll realize that several tasks we take for granted are more difficult in the woods. Personal hygiene is one such task. Take away running water, sinks, toilets and showers and you’ll see what I mean. While spending time in […]
adidas Outdoor Brings Function and Fashion to the Winter Wardrobe
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 […]
Gear up for fall camping and hiking adventures with Nite Ize
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 […]
TALON Grips Announces its 10th Anniversary
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 […]
Get to know The Gear Bunker: Erik Meisner
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 […]
Road Shower 4 | Pressurized hot water for Overland cleanliness
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 […]
Benchmade 980 Turret: A new option in tactical folding knives
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 […]
2 new limited edition Benchmade knives released this month!
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 […]
Throwing the SOG VooDoo Hawk Mini
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 […]
Outdoor Research Illuminate Down Hoody: Three season versatility
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 […]