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I end up in Denver every six months or so to attend both summer and winter markets of the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show. This winter, much like the past few shows, manufacturers have placed a high priority on the environment, sustainability, up cycling and general earth friendly business practices. If you walk into this show […]
Irvine, Calif. (January 20, 2020) – 5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built gear, will unveil new packs, apparel, footwear and accessories at SHOT in Las Vegas, January 21 to 24, 2020. The 2020 product line will offer technical performance for everyday consumers and professionals alike. True to the brand’s mantra, Always Be Ready, the 2020 […]
They are going to be displaying their brand new Skycamp Mini rooftop tent at the SHOT Show Pop-Up Preview on Wednesday, Jan 22. Head up to the 5th floor of the Palazzo Ballroom and you won’t be able to miss this amazing new rooftop tent, right in the center of the room (check out the attachments for the details). […]
New Lights Feature Two Rear Switch Position Options; Each Offers Colored Aiming Laser EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 17, 2020 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-8® A and the TLR-8® A G, featuring red or green aiming lasers, and offering ergonomic rear switch options with either a low or […]
Benchmade Knife Company is introducing a handful of new models this January and these are the first two exciting announcements. Please check out the details below about the new 535BK-2 Bugout and 537GY-1 Bailout variants. If you need additional details, have questions, or would like to test/review a model, please don’t hesitate to reach out. […]
Here are two products The Gear Bunker has been testing and using regularly for several years. Yakima Racks and Roadshower. And it appears they’ve tied the knot. For 30 years I’ve had Yakima Racks adorn the tops of my vehicles to haul various forms of equipment on a lifetime of adventures. And after a failed […]
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Recognizing the distinctive wants and needs of the users of their knives, tools and gear, SOG has announced a collaboration with MTM Watches, the leading manufacturer of sophisticated, tactical and military watches worldwide, to offer a limited-edition series of timepieces that complements their customers’ demands for functional high-performance and sophistication. Available exclusively at SOGKnives.com the exclusive collection of […]
Is anyone else tired of all the Black Friday advertising? Does our demographic even participate in the mayhem that big retail giants have created? Watching the news stories of frantic shoppers, fights over toys and mob scenes makes me think we’ve lost sight of the holidays all together. This is not what Christmas shopping is […]
American manufacturer GrovTec has released a new option for minimalist hunters looking for a better way to carry their gun. By combining the features of a traditional Y-harness load-bearing system and sling, the Molle Padded BalancePoint Sling w/ Push Button Swivels permits the hands-free carrying of both rifle and small accessories. Ranchers, property owners, and cross-country […]
Warne Scope Mounts is pleased to announce a new 40mm Mountain Tech ring set designed for the popular Swarovski dS scope. Machined from billet 7075 T6 aluminum, the ring set incorporates the popular, patented Mountain Tech design. “We have worked closely with Swarovski to develop a ring set that is lightweight, strong and the optimal […]
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, one of YouTube’s most popular filmmakers, Devin Super Tramp, traveled to Normandy with a team of Special Forces soldiers, veterans and Gold Star Mother Scoti Domeij, to document as they jumped from a WWII aircraft to honor the life of Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer Domeij. Domeij was the most deployed […]
The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the next offering in the Magpul bipod line. Able to mount on the Uncle Mike’s® Sling Swivel Stud that’s common to nearly every sporting rifle made, the Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the strongest, most fully-featured bipod available with direct sling stud mounting. With its […]
Having worked for a gear review site for 4 years prior to starting The Gear Bunker, I’ve amassed a fair amount of equipment. Some of it I use to this day. Other items may become redundant or unused. Scott and I have decided to start clearing out space for new gear and the beneficiary is […]
Whether getting first tracks in Telluride, braving the wind in Soho or taking an afternoon hike, adidas Outdoor incorporates style and performance for frigid temps. Winter apparel is designed using lightweight, water-repellant fabrics and unsurpassed insulation like the unrivaled breathability of adidas CLIMAHEAT. Footwear developed for season uses best-in-class traction like Continental Rubber to ensure […]