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For over 120 years, C.C. FILSON has been outfitting prospectors, anglers, hunters and the like. Pioneering his way to Seattle in the late 1800’s his timing was impeccable. With the Great Klondike Gold Rush kicking off in 1897, Seattle was the hub for prospectors heading north to Alaska. Stocking up with provisions, FILSON was poised […]
WANDRD Toiletry and Tech Pouches are made with TPU coated Nylon for added weather protection WANDRD, a small company formed by two brothers, innovates travel bags and accessories. They started this company because they weren’t satisfied with the status quo. And here are a couple of their inventions. The Toiletry Bag and Tech Pouch. Both […]
I remember growing up and watching some of the old western tv shows with my dad and even some of the western movies such as Young Guns. A common practice seen in those by the old west gunfighters is drinking whiskey and using it to sterilize gunshot wounds. I never really gave it much thought […]
Attention all dads with daughters! If you haven’t heard of the “murder bag,” it’s time to pay attention. You might be wondering, “What on earth is a murder bag?” The murder bag is just a term we dads use to describe the ultimate emergency kit we have on standby. A go-bag of sorts when our […]
Here in Alaska, a good pair of sunglasses is a must. Between ridiculous amounts of sun in the summer and painful snow glare in the winter a good set of sunglasses can be the difference between a great day of fun and adventure and a migraine headache. At the beginning of the summer, we were […]
(Featured image courtesy of Watches of Espionage) Strap on a Timex Ironman watch and instantly mesh with the movers and shakers, from fitness aficionados to globe-trotting adventurers, and yes, even those navigating the sketchy paths of international arms dealing. Celebrated for their ironclad durability, smart functionality, and dynamic sporty design, these watches are the secret […]
I was first introduced to Gatorz Eyewear by one of my Platoon Sergeants when I saw him wearing them while doing jumpmaster checks on the airfield. He eventually packed them for our deployment, which surprised me since we were all issued a competitor that everyone already loved. However, after getting his feedback, and trying the […]
“Our popular Field Watch has been upgraded, retaining all the best features while adding phosphorescent Super-LumiNova® hour and second hands for readability in dark conditions, along with an easy-to-see date window. Topped with a scratch-resistant mineral crystal and water resistant to 330 feet, this Japanese-movement watch shuns the abuse of hard use. A unidirectional ratcheting […]
Here at the Gear Bunker, we take our coffee seriously… Growing up I still remember the smell of coffee early in the mornings when my mom was getting ready. I always thought it smelled good, but always thought the taste was horrible. Fast forward several years to when I joined the Marine Corps. In the […]
The US-744X from MTM | Watch is an elite dive watch dressed up for the boardroom Better known for their tactical watches, MTM | WATCH recently added to their Elite Collection of watches. Inspired by the elusive Virginia class attack submarines, the US-744X is a tier-one diver’s watch. Machined from solid Grade 5 Titanium, the […]
Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, we’re diving into the world of wallets – specifically, the Ridge Wallet. If you’ve been anywhere near the internet these past few years, chances are you’ve seen this bad boy pop up on your feed, with rave reviews and all. So, is it the real deal or just another gadget […]
When I first lay my eyes on a watch, the initial impression it leaves on me carries a lot of weight. In most cases, if a watch fails to impress me within the first 30 seconds, it becomes an uphill task for it to win me over. While this approach has proven to be reliable, […]
In the Marine Corps, when I either traveled home or changed duty stations, in order to transport my uniforms without them wrinkling, I had to use the traditional garment bag. The traditional garment bags fill their intended role very well, but they are limited to only that role and tend to be big and bulky. […]
Summer Drink The dog days of summer. My favorite time of year in Northern Michigan. Surrounded by crystal clear glacial lakes, golf courses, vast forests and 10pm sunsets. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty hard to beat. The winters, however, are a completely different story and I don’t want to get into that now. […]