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 […]
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DMOS Delta Shovel | Ultimate Offroad and Survival Tool Review
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 […]
Last minute vehicle shake down before an Epic Overland Adventure
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 […]
A quick look at Thermacell’s new Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent
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 […]
Yakima HoldUp EVO | A bicycle rack built for two
It all started for me back in the early 90’s while living in Washington State. I grew up in a military family and moved all over the world. But Washington is where I graduated from high school and spent my time in the 2nd Ranger Battalion. A beautiful place with snow-capped peaks, endless evergreen forests […]
Muck Boots Freeman | Your foul weather friend
Depending on where you live, the shoulder seasons and winter can bring some foul weather. As a General Contractor, I like to wear a functional and stylish boot to work. One that doesn’t sacrifice anything in ways of comfort or weatherproof-ness. Muck Boots have a long tradition of producing fantastic rubber boots for hunters and […]
Stanley Adventure Base Camp Cook Set | For the adventurous epicurean
Back in my earlier days, it was all about eating dehydrated food while hiking through New England. Then the Army ruined me with those shitty MRE’s. After my time in the military, it was back to better Mountain House food for kayaking expeditions. Now I’m an Overlander. And weight just isn’t a factor. If it’ll […]
Midland Radio MXT275 | GXT1000 | Overland Essentials
I’m starting to consider myself an Overlander now, but I’ve only been at it for a couple of years. Still a green horn by all accounts and measurements. So I constantly refine my personal equipment, vehicle and loadout after each trip. It’s the only way to get better. Figure out what worked, what didn’t, and […]