Occasionally, Benchmade will roll out an in-line product as an ‘Unlimited Limited’ edition. This simply means they will build and sell this updated, refreshed model for one year only, without a cap on the number for that year. Very similar to the Gold Class releases, without the exotic materials and not quite as flashy. We are […]
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Rivian R1 Ripping up the Trails in Off Road Testing
If you’ve been following the race to produce an electric pick-up truck, you know there are only a few viable prototypes out there right now. One of those vehicles is the R1 from Rivian. I had chance to check out the R1 at Outdoor Retailer last summer and I can say, it’s a legitimate contender. […]
Henry Lever Action X Model .410 Shotgun
We, Henry USA, broke new ground with the introduction of our first Lever Action .410 Shotguns, but we’re not the types to sit back and rest on our laurels. The Lever Action Shotgun X Model .410 takes the same quick-handling platform and dresses it up with a slew of features to raise the bar for […]
Overland Expo Events Postponed until 2021
Well, COVID-19 claims another kick ass get together this season. All 2020 Overland Expo events are “postponed” until 2021. I guess the word “cancelled” was too harsh a reality. Below is the press release but here is my video from Overland Expo East 2019 to relive the good ‘ole times. I can assure you, we […]
Officer Greg Anderson weighs in on the current Police situation
Police Officer Greg Anderson of the Port of Seattle decides to weigh in on what he’s seeing around the country. As our rights as citizens are being trampled by state governors, mayors and further by misguided law enforcement officers, it took one of their own to speak out. Greg is a former Army Ranger and […]
Ed Calderon & Ernest Emerson Collaboration Knife
Ed Calderon is a very interesting individual and I am proud to have called him my friend for almost 20 years. For most of those years, I couldn’t talk about him or tell you about him. The reason was that he was working as a counter narco-terrorist up against some of the most ruthless cartel […]
SOG’S New Brand Direction Shines Through in Release of Flash AT, Aegis AT and Trident AT
22 April 2020 Lynnwood, WA – As Studies and Observations Group (SOG) undergoes an in-depth brand transformation in 2020 it introduces new knives and multi-tools, each relentlessly designed to meet or exceed the specific demands of end-users.Leading off the new introductions are total redesigns of three favorite SOG assisted-opening folding knives: Flash AT, Aegis AT and Trident AT. […]
Mission Workshop Drops New Colors in Popular Transit Arkiv Laptop Briefcase
This Duffel Shoulder Bag is Now Available in Two New Colorways and With An Upgraded Shoulder Strap The Mission Workshop Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief is a 14L weatherproof laptop briefcase perfect for work and travel. As the smallest bag in the Transit series, it is ideal as a daily briefcase or combined with MW’s Radian, […]
OUTDOOR RETAILER CANCELS 2020 SUMMER MARKET
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California — (April 2, 2020) — Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Outdoor Retailer has made the difficult decision to cancel Summer Market, originally scheduled for June 23-25, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Outdoor Retailer is actively designing digital platforms to provide the outdoor industry with […]
Cotopaxi and Uncharted Supply Co. Partner to Keep Business Rolling and Employees Paid
Uncharted Supply Co. helps provide furloughed Cotopaxi employees with temporary work, Cotopaxi opens warehouse to Uncharted, to streamline orders PARK CITY, Utah (April 9, 2020) – While businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Utah-based outdoor brands Cotopaxi and Uncharted Supply Co. have come together to support each other’s needs and initiatives, ensuring that both […]
Duraflame® is bringing the heat to backyard fire pits
As everyone is having to readjust to life at home for a while, it’s time to get inspired and find ways to continue creating memorable moments with whomever you’re around now or when camping season arrives. With spring upon us and nicer evenings on the horizon, cozying-up around either a backyard fire pit or a […]
Factor 55 Joins Warn Industries
Clackamas, OR (March 18, 2020) – Warn Industries (WARN) today announced the acquisition of Factor 55, a manufacturer of highly engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware. Similar to WARN, Factor 55 is a premium brand operating in the vehicle recovery market. The […]
Student of the Wild | Inspirational Outdoor Video
For those of us trapped indoors while the world figures out how best to handle and defeat the COVID-19 virus, many of us yearn to be outdoors. The Gear Bunker is all about spending time outdoors. It’s how we operate. And as we patiently await the “all clear” order and get back to normal life, […]
The Road from Karakol
Sometimes you come across a video that just inspires you. This video was originally published on Outdoor Research’s YouTube channel but I feel compelled to share it here. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. “In summer 2011, Outdoor Research athlete Kyle Dempster took off on his bike across Kyrgyzstan with a couple mostly-accurate maps, […]