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EDC or EveryDay Carry gear is basically the few vital items that you almost always carry when leaving home. When you walk out of your door, what are the items you have on your person? For the majority of us, it’s our keys, watch, phone, and wallet. Personal preference plays a large part in the […]
Assembled by experts in the medical and outdoor fields, the Solo First Aid Kit from My Medic is an essential piece of kit. Sized perfectly for individual use, The Solo FAK easily fits into a cargo pocket, carry-on luggage, belt or backpack. Intended for individual use, the Solo FAK is loaded with the supplies you need […]
There is nothing more frustrating than a weak cell/data signal when either trying to talk to someone or navigating using your smartphone GPS. Typically GPS apps require a minimum signal to function correctly. If you’re driving through an unknown area and relying on your GPS, you better have solid comms with the cell towers. weboost […]
About twelve years ago, there was a major storm in my area of New Jersey, and we lost power. Luckily, it only lasted for about eighteen hours, but the lesson learned once again is how much we rely on external power for our news and information. In addition to the basic emergency supplies like food […]
One of the brands I’ve relied on for a while now is Black Diamond. Known for their mountaineering equipment, I never really gave them thought for the activities I partake in; mainly shooting and hiking. One of the ‘industry’ guys that I follow for no-bullshit opinions on gear is Kyle Defoor, which just happens to wear Black […]
The Winter Ferrosi Jacket is a great lightweight option for hiking and urban commuting during the colder winter months. This jacket also packs down relatively well into my backpack if I need to shed my outer layer. Other than the typical more common features such as being water-resistant and wind-resistant, there are two specific features […]
The Epic Water Filters Vostok The Epic Water Filters Vostok water bottle is a great way to make sure you’re getting high-quality water in today’s urban jungle. This 34 oz double-walled stainless bottle not only keeps your water cold but filters it too. The included filter is specifically designed to further improve tap water. With […]
When I first opened the box, I thought the Nitecore BP18 is never going to accommodate my daily EDC for personal or professional use. My natural tendency is to over pack but I’m working on that. I’ve been scaling down my pack size to keep things lighter and more streamlined for easier movement. My personal […]
In the world of photography, keeping your gear accessible, dry and safe is an absolute must. When you are willing to drop thousands on a lens or camera body, you want to protect it as much as possible. The folks at Nomatic teamed up with renowned photographer Peter McKinnon to design the Nomatic 25L. And […]
While packing for a three week overland trip out west to explore the Rockies, I knew I needed to bring my MacBook Pro for work. As well as an iPad for navigation and all the related cords, plugs, pens, etc. Prefering to keep everything in one place but not take up much space was the […]
For professional private investigators and even some in the security field, a piece of gear that seems to pile up over the years is cameras. Not only are we always searching for the next best thing, but when it comes to any type of electronic gear like cameras, the next best thing is always right […]
I’ve been using an insulated water bottle for the past few years now. Prior to that, I used an old-school thermos for keeping my drinks hot in the winter while working some isolated job sites. ECOVESSEL’s new Boulder is the next step in the evolution of insulated drink containers. With a few additional features that […]
It seems that when I’m supposed to be on vacation, I’m still “working”. I’m using quotations because although wearing new sunglasses in sunny environments, or testing a sand free towel or travel shirt is technically working for The Gear Bunker, it really isn’t. Fortunately, while vacationing in the Spice Island of Grenada, I had a […]
Like my previously reviewed phone case from Phoozy, the 11″ Tablet Case offers a lot of the same protections for your tablet or laptop. Bump protection with the Imactor Core 2.0. IP66 water protection using HydroGuard technology. And even hot and cold temperature protection. This is achieved by using a patented Chromium Thermal Barrier adapted from […]