As a former member of 2nd Ranger Battalion in the 90’s, I’m all too familiar with the lightweight BDU’s (Battle Dress Uniform) that we were issued to us by the half dozen. They were a Nylon/Cotton Rip Stop uniform that was supposed to be as durable as the original heavyweight BDU’s but with less weight […]
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Ultra Lochi from Beyond | A sustainable 2 in 1 Jacket
After much success with their Prima Lochi Reversible Jacket, Beyond Clothing went back to the drawing board. To further develop and improve one of their best jackets. And came up with the new Ultra Lochi. Keeping with their reversible design and well thought out color combinations, Beyond Clothing concentrated on the smaller details. Some visible, […]
Beyond Clothings Prima Lochi Reversible Jacket | Split personalities
For the most part, I’ve never been a fan of reversible jackets. They’ve been around forever but never executed very well in my opinion. You can always tell which side was designated as the primary and which one was clearly an after thought. Beyond Clothing of Seattle, Washington might have just changed my opinion on […]
Durable Cold Weather Protection with the K5 Testa Soft-shell from Beyond
Well, it’s starting to feel like winter again, at least where I live. Temperatures have changed for the colder and so has my wardrobe. With a closet full of outerwear options, I find myself constantly going back to one of the most versatile pieces of kit in the quiver. The Testa Soft-shell Jacket and Pants […]
My essential items for Airline Travel
I spend a fair amount of time traveling. Sometimes it’s an Overland trip, other times it’s via boat or aircraft. One thing that remains constant, and that’s my travel loadout. I’ve tried a lot of different luggage, shoes, clothing and accessories over the years. Being a gear tester allows me the unique ability to try […]
Beyond Clothing’s technical short sleeve shirt | Todra K1
Beyond Clothing out of Seattle, Washington, has been busy perfecting their technical layering system. A system of clothing designed to work in harmony with the sole purpose of enabling you to beat the environmental challenges standing between you and your outdoor adventure. “Kryos” is the name given to their current layering system. And with 8 layers […]
Overlanders Holiday Shopping Guide | Best deals of the season
For those of you Overlanders that partake in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping festivities, here is a list with some of our favorite manufacturers in the Overland market. Tried and tested by The Gear Bunker, these products are of high quality and value. And sometimes complete game changers. Start planning for next years […]
Beyond Clothing Unleashes the Yuba Ultralight K6 Rain Anorak
The Yuba K6 Anorak is one of the lightest weight 3L hard-shells available, featuring 3 layer Pertex® Shield fabric. This expedition-grade jacket is a perfect tagalong for any adventure. Or to keep around as an emergency backup, as it packs down to just about nothing. Weighing just under 8oz, the Yuba self-stows into its own […]