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A new offering from one of my favorite watch companies. MTM | Watch. If you’ve been reading The Gear Bunker for any length of time, you’d know that we’ve reviewed several variations from MTM | Watch. The new and very limited edition US-744X is a modern and elegant offering yet still retains the classic durability […]
Any woman who calls herself a watch geek has found herself frustrated at one time or another with diamond overload when looking for the next piece to add to the rotation. Sure, blinged-out bezels and hot pink details can be nice, but the female watch hound is not always looking for something frilly. On the […]
Productivity, Naval Supremacy, Accomplishment, Victory. Sounds like a timeline of how America worked together to win World War II. Today, they are the names given to four Big Ass Bricks of soap in Duke Cannon “El Cuatro” Variety Pack. Soap made for hard working men that wake up early and know how to get shit […]
Today I would like to highlight 3Leaf Customs. Created by a First Responder out of a passion for EDC and preparedness. The creator of 3Leaf Customs, Tony Kuhn, is a husband, father of 5 and full-time firefighter/paramedic. Tony is currently on the frontlines of this COVID-19 Pandemic, but during his downtime has decided to bring […]
If you’re not crawling out from under a rock and have seen seen a James Bond film, you know there is a fair amount of action. Planes, trains and automobiles flying all over the place and copious amounts of explosions. During the filming of No Time to Die, the Land Rover Defender was the subject […]
Looking for some new freedom ringing shirts to show your patriotism? Look no further than Freedom Circus Apparel and Axelson Tactical. Their eye catching designs and historic quotes are sure to turn heads. Like, “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” That about sums up the current political climate and a shirt I wear proudly. […]
For this fitness article, we’re going to take a look at an old-school GORUCK PT challenge. Even if you don’t have a GORUCK pack and weight plate, you can use a pack you already have, throw some weight in it, and take on this challenge. This workout does not take too long and is actually […]
Fancy so-called smartwatches have their place in the world. But nothing matches the rugged & elegant simplicity of a fine analog watch. In our current culture of over-analysis and information-overload, there’s something very special in a precision instrument that simply does one extremely important task: Telling Time. A classic watch, such as the Valor model […]
Ridgemont hasn’t been around for long. In fact, most of you probably haven’t heard of Ridgemont or have seen a pair walking around town. Because Ridgemont is a very new brand on the scene. So new, that their webpage is offering some lucrative investment options to help them raise capital. I was lucky enough to grab […]
I already used the talk to me Goose joke, but I wished I saved it. The Tomcat glasses by 5.11 are a true aviator design and are a little more affordable than the Costa’s I reviewed previously. The 5.11 Tomcat glasses are a well made and dare I say, beefy aviator. They have some heft […]
Ok, let’s get the name Douchebags out of the way early. I chuckle every time I say it and apparently every time I type it too. It’s a funny name and I guarantee you’ll never forget it. So I’d call it marketing genius and nothing else. I was fortunate enough to get a sample of […]
My affinity for SCARPA shoes is evident when you peer into my closet. For over a decade, I’ve been using their shoes for everything from Overland adventure to roofing. Yes, as a contractor, I use the Crux when working atop walls and roofs. Although I’m not a rock climber per se, the style of the […]
Ever since my time back in the Army, when I was issued my first pair of Oakley Gas Cans, I’ve become a connoisseur of sunglasses. From Ray Ban to Oakley, I’ve tried and worn them all. In fact, prior to this product review, I had never worn a pair of Costa sunglasses. Honestly, I had […]
Depending on where you live, the shoulder seasons and winter can bring some foul weather. As a General Contractor, I like to wear a functional and stylish boot to work. One that doesn’t sacrifice anything in ways of comfort or weatherproof-ness. Muck Boots have a long tradition of producing fantastic rubber boots for hunters and […]