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The Camp Stove Re-imagined Our Kickstarter campaign is now live! Be one of the first to own the ultra-thin Pinnacle Pro camp stove by visiting the Kickstarter page linked below and becoming a backer. This is a direct, pre-sale opportunity at a discounted price. The Pinnacle Pro Stove will retail at $234.99 once it hits store […]
Within military units, especially special operations, you’ll commonly hear the phrase ‘get off the X’. The X represents ground zero when engaged in combat or a fight for your life. In the military, we were trained to do whatever it takes to get off the X quickly so that we reduce the chance of casualties […]
The Yeti Tundra has been an icon in the outdoor market for a decade now. With its “ice for days” capability, it has become an essential item on our Overland adventures. Easily maintaining the initial 20-pound ice load for 4+ days, we have utilized these coolers all over the place. The Yeti Tundras do a […]
It’s interesting how big a part music plays in our daily lives. Often times, a certain song will evoke a particular mood, or rekindle a specific memory. For me, songs can even taste a certain way. We’ve all eaten at restaurants with ambiance music playing in the background. What’s crazy is that I’ve found myself […]
One of the benefits of owning The Gear Bunker is the ability to test and review some of the industry’s coolest and cutting edge products. Vertx has provided me with an interesting piece of kit that will appeal to the CIA, Executive Security, James Bond types. Designed for situations requiring the need to pack a […]
I received my pair of Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage boots about two years ago and have put plenty of miles on them with no issues. The color scheme of the pair I got was the Oxford/Rust which gives the boot more of an old-school hiking boot look. There was a break-in time with these boots; around 1 week […]
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 […]
I’m finally have time to post some of my camping gear reviews. COVID has been a bummer and unlike some other sites, we actually field test the gear for a length of time to get the complete picture. Does it stand up through repeated use? Is “product x” the best design it could be? Is […]
As you may have noticed with much of my content, I’ve got a heavy interest in men’s lifestyle clothing brands that offer me the ability to both move in a dynamic environment and be lethal if the situation warrants. Mobility equals survivability; a phrase coined by Pat McNamara. You need to be able to move […]
Was the 2021 Ford Bronco reveal worth the wait? After almost two years of hinting, teasing and testing an all new Bronco, Ford finally released the reboot of this iconic off-roader. The big question is, did they get it right? It’s a valid question in todays automotive climate. And after I watched the reveal video […]
I’ve been running through the Violent Nomad workout routine since I’ve read about it in the 100 Deadly Skills book. It’s one of the best and simplest workouts you can do anywhere. You don’t need a gym full of fancy equipment. Use your imagination and get creative with the exercises. Part of living a preparedness […]
With several new Overland related products to test and both of my sons out of town for the weekend, my wife and I thought it’d be the perfect time to explore a natural treasure located less than three hours north of us. Measuring 134 square miles, Drummond Island is the 7th largest “lake island” in […]
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. […]
For those of you who like to travel light, Matador has a solution for the adventure traveler. A 28 liter technical backpack that easily packs into a carry-on or checked luggage. The Matador Beast28 rolls up into a storage bag about the size of a JetBoil stove. I’ve been in that situation where I was […]