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Being fast and agile in the woods is crucial when chasing prey, which means looking hard at the gear you carry. In the book The Battle for Hunger Hill, the author describes one technique he implemented to make his infantry battalion faster and more responsive against the Opposing Forces at the Joint Readiness Training Center […]
In preparation for the Christmas season, it is helpful to have a guide to brainstorm what to get for the adventurer, shooter, hunter, and everyday life. Below are some items that I use and would recommend for Christmas gifts, as well as some honorable mentions. Enjoy, and I hope it helps! Gifts For Everyday AeroPress […]
An uncomfortable feeling is having a wind chill you on the range. Having a layer block the wind while keeping you free to move is vital in all situations. Tomahawk Performance presents a solution to blocking wind in their Crosswind Jacket. They were also kind enough to send us one of these jackets to try. […]
Shirts serve a variety of roles, from protecting wearers to showing a person’s style. Helikon-Tex was inspired by their Modern Battle Dress Uniform (MBDU) shirt to create a classier version. The result is the MBDU Flannel, which Helikon-Tex was kind enough to send us here at The Gear Bunker to try. “The fact that you […]
For our audience in the Eastern U.S., Sitka is releasing a new OPTIFADE camouflage pattern for the greener hunting seasons. Check out the launch below if you want more information on OPTIFADE Cover. OPTIFADE Cover is designed to work well in the Eastern region’s early hunting season and year-round for the Southeastern region. Sitka will […]
Looking sharp can help make a meaningful first impression. One part of looking sharp is ensuring your hairstyle lasts through the day and your skin is cared for. Lox and Company provide men with the tools to look sharp and honor the legacies of the U.S. Armed Forces and other great men. Our pomades use […]
For folks who have a K-9 friend, knowing how to apply K-9 first aid is a needed skill. Along with knowing K-9 first aid, having a dedicated first aid kit (FAK) for your furry friend is crucial. Uncharted Supply Co. took inspiration from an experience of dealing with an injured dog to create a dog-specific […]
As I have written, firearm owners who want a home defense weapon must include a light in their setup. A budget light can sometimes help fill that capability gap while providing satisfactory performance. One such light is the new NPL25 from Nitecore. Nitecore NPL25 Video: “The NPL25 provides an intense spotlight and ample floodlight simultaneously, […]
Vision is one of the things that needs protection when shooting or working on projects where debris can cause eye injuries. For example, although it’s joked about, no one wants to be Ralphie Parker and almost shoot his eye out with his Red Ryder BB gun. In an actual instance, eye protection saved Kentucky Ballistics’ […]
Having a standalone light in one’s everyday carry is an essential tool that some might not consider. However, having a flashlight has been helpful to me when I have needed to rummage around a vehicle or look under a porch. Nitecore’s EDC33 is one such light that can round out an EDC kit and prevent […]
For defensive firearms, a piece of advice I’ve heard from firearm instructors is to include a weapon light. It should be one of the minimum items for setting up a rifle. A light is necessary for identifying targets or helping to pick a path in a dark house. Olight has taken their Odin series and […]
Tomahawks appear throughout history from the colonial era to the modern battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. American popular culture depicts the use of tomahawks in movies like The Patriot and The Last of the Mohicans. However, the average person likely doesn’t realize the robust versatility of the tomahawk. A tool used for camping or a valuable […]
My wife and I enjoy hiking in the backcountry, and one thing that has yet to happen to us is finding out that our truck’s battery died while we were gone on our hike. However, it is better to be prepared than caught unprepared and stranded with a dead battery. Uncharted Supply Co. has improved […]
One lesson that military members and hunters learn while practicing fieldcraft is how to minimize the amount of sound made from ones equipment and clothing. One piece of clothing that can be extra noisy is raingear. Sitka has an answer to noisy raingear for hunters in the form of the Thunderhead Jacket. Thunderhead Jacket Overview: […]