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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 […]
Meet the LifeSaver WayfarerTM—the highest performing purifier on the market for under $100 March 14th, 2022 – Colchester, UK – LifeSaver®, UK-based manufacturer of elite water purification systems, announces the launch of its latest water purifier, the WayfarerTM. A perfect solution for backpackers, campers, and adventure travelers, the WayfarerTM is LifeSaver’s smallest, lightest, and most affordable […]
For a limited time only, GATORZ releases Delta M4 Mirrored Lenses. With the growing popularity of the Delta M4 frames, it was an easy decision to launch a limited edition with some of GATORZ’ most popular mirrored lens options. The Delta M4 frame, one of a wide variety of frames that GATORZ offers, has become […]
Breeo’s brand new SearPlate™ Griddle allows you to add a live-fire cooktop surface to your standard rim fire pit. With endless versatility thanks to its nonstick, carbon steel surface, this removable griddle cooks anything from pancakes to ribeye steaks. The SearPlate Griddle lets you take your kitchen’s favorite recipes outside and over the fire. Designed […]