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Flashback a few years to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market when two military veterans walk into a massive convention center in Salt Lake City for the first time. Once we pick up our media credentials and shuffle into the overwhelming mass of vendors, manufacturers, buyers and the like. One of our first memorable experiences is observing a […]
Awhile back a friend of mine Jay Brown reached out letting me know that he had started making knives and that he wanted to make one for me. How could I refuse an offer like that? He asked for some basic specifications for the blade. And I told him I wanted. Something small and light, […]
I picked up the AeroPress coffee maker with the intention of having a packable, go-anywhere alternative to make a quick cup of coffee in the office, on the road, or out hiking or camping in the great Alaskan outdoors. I didn’t expect that it would quickly become my primary method of getting my morning fix. […]
Spring is here and FirstSpear is giving us a look at an extremely popular garment from their all American merino wool apparel lineup, the Hooded Field Shirt. This garment is generously cut with an oversized hood with absolutely no hardware making for an incredibly comfortable and highly functional base layer or perfect stand-alone top when […]
When I’m packing my go-bag, there are two items I always have in the admin pocket. A good pen and a small light. In some of my travel backpacks, the Streamlight that I typically pack is a bit too thick to slide into a pen pocket. Fortunately, I recently discovered the OPen 2 from Olight. […]
I got a pair of these when Salewa first introduced the Black color. I’ve just bought my third pair on a whim when I saw them in stock at Tidewater Tactical because I was worried they’d stop making them. Much to my relief, I see that Salewa continues to offer this model and color scheme. […]
When I was serving in the 2nd Ranger Battalion in the 90’s, we were issued a particularly unstylish but effective pair of ballistic sunglasses (pictured below). Not the “cool guy” Oakleys that have been in use by our soldiers for some time now. Oakley has really stepped up and poured tons of development money into […]
If you’re building an AR-15 or looking to upgrade from standard mil-spec furniture, the Magpul MOE-SL Carbine Stock is a solid choice. After building my AR-10, I needed a better stock that could take the punishment from the .308 caliber. At first, I didn’t know if the MOE-SL stock would fit on my buffer tube […]
‘Tis the ski season and time to negotiate the busy airports as we travel to hit the slopes. One major question we discuss prior to travel is, do we bring or rent ski equipment. Since the airlines still don’t give a shit about how they handle your skis or golf clubs, we often struggle with […]
Preparing your home is just as important as preparing yourself for a disaster. And when it comes to disaster preparedness, one of the most important things to plan for is a loss of electricity. Enter the Streamlight Survivor light. This isn’t a flashlight I’d include as part of my everyday carry given its size and […]
Built With Two-layer Weatherproof Construction and an Ability To Hold Everything You Need The ASP Rucksack is built in the USA using a lightweight, weatherproof VX nylon fabric that provides lightweight durability and charming good looks. A no thrills designed to hold everything you need for your work/life mix. In addition, the weatherproof 18-liter main […]
The Gear Bunker is unique to other gear sites. Mainly because it’s a veteran owned and operated gear review site. But since you’re reading this, I suppose you already know that. But what you didn’t know is that we’re looking to add to our staff of writers and content creators. If you fall into the […]
Oakley has always been a front runner in the eyewear industry, especially with the military. I remember back in the ’90s guys wearing the old school M Frames. Wearing them for everything from shooting on the range to playing volleyball on the local beaches. Since then, Oakley has continued to evolve with the industry and […]
As we enter turkey season opening across most of the country, wanted to ensure the new Benchmade 15500 Meatcrafter was on your radar. This unique knife is designed to serve as a hybrid ‘field to kitchen’ tool, with a blade that can be the go-to for deboning cuts at the truck or prep work before […]