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For those of you that have been following us since we started in April, you’ve probably noticed my name on several of the articles and product reviews. Myself and Erik Meisner, after leaving the Loadout Room, decided to start up The Gear Bunker out of our passion for the outdoor industry, adventure and the gear […]
A key piece of kit for our Overland camping set-up is the new Road Shower 4. This pressurized aluminum tank utilizes available solar radiation to heat water to a comfortable shower temperature. Allowing my wife and I maintain a high level of cleanliness while camping off the grid. A major draw-back in rustic camping is […]
Originally founded in 1979 under the name Bali-Song, this California knife manufacture was best known for their quality butterfly knives. Moving their way up the west coast and finally settling in Oregon in the 1990’s with Benchmade as their new company name. Although Benchmade currently offers a wide selection of knives, they still pay tribute […]
Both the Infidel and the Mini Loco are among the most popular models within Benchmade’s tactical Black Class line. The Benchmade product team decided they wanted to mix things up with an announcement of two unique, limited-edition version of those knives. They have tweaked the aesthetics and changed out some materials to create a knife […]
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps. The tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
When my family goes camping we like to take a mini-bbq which runs off of a small propane tank with us. This is great if we have the room in our vehicle, and we plan on driving right up to our campsite. When I am hunting I usually leave this bbq at home because there […]
When referring to tents and sleeping bags, the 3-season label excludes winter. With regards to Outdoor Research’s Illuminate Down Hoody, I’m excluding the summer season. Fall, Winter and Spring are the seasons this jacket excels in. This versatile down jacket makes for a perfect stand alone outer jacket in the cooler months. And a cozy […]
If you’ve been following The Gear Bunker, you’ll recognize the name DMOS Collective. I’ve been fortunate enough to get my hands on a couple of their innovative shovels. This past winter, the DMOS Alpha 2 Shovel (and mounting bracket) bailed me out of the Polar Vortex that rocked the midwest. And now I’d like to […]
Although I’ve been planning a long range Overland trip from my home in Northern Michigan to Colorado and Utah for some time now, the date has finally arrived. And it kinda snuck up on my in all honesty. I know that doesn’t make much sense but with all the prep to the vehicle and gear […]
Defend against the harmful effects of mosquitoes without messy sprays or lotions: Shop Thermacell Zone Mosquito Repellent Now Living in New Jersey for the past forty years I’ve come to believe that the state bird is in fact the mosquito. Never has this been more apparent then when I moved to a new home located […]
Made from high quality reinforced polymer, the X-22 Takedown Forend features a reversible barrel tray, ensuring proper fit for factory pencil profiles as well as heavy bull barrels with up to 0.920″ outer diameter. It features multiple M-LOK® slots for accessory attachment and an adjustable barrel-tensioning shim in the forend for setting barrel preload (the […]
CHARLOTTE, NC (JULY, 16, 2019) – Mountain Khakis®, the leading premium outdoor apparel outfitter for Men and Women, is pleased to announce a partnership with VSSL to offer limited edition tools suitable for every outdoor adventure. Founded by Todd Weimer in 2014, VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools was created out of necessity. Early on, Weimer saw […]
Daytona Beach, Fla. – June 25, 2019 – Costa Sunglasses is collaborating with SweetWater, an Atlanta-based brewery, to continue to bring awareness and action to the growing issue of plastic pollution in our waterways through its new Kick Plastic Pilsner. The 2019 summer collaboration with SweetWater expands upon Costa’s commitment to Kick Plastic, an initiative Costa launched […]
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 5, 2019 – For 40 years, Yakima has built its reputation as the global leader in vehicle racks by providing innovative and reliable cargo solutions for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For Fall 2019, the brand is excited to announce its long-anticipated entry into the recreational fishing market, with three all-new […]