Awhile back I introduced the HOTTAP v2 from Joolca to our readers. Well, I finally received my Nomad Kit from them and started tinkering around with it. I basically went through an unscripted first set-up in the garage with the sink. Followed by the shower in the back yard just to see how it all worked. […]
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Leaving no trace with Fireside Outdoor’s Pop-Up Pit
Last year, we made the 7 hour trip to the tip of Michigans Upper Peninsula to attend KOAR. This offered us a perfect opportunity to test a cool new product from Fireside Outdoor. Due to the nature of the trip, the area we used as our base camp did not allow personal ground fires. Only the centrally located […]
Magnet Fishing with the MIKEDE Double Sided Magnet
It seems like the pandemic changed how we enjoyed outdoor activities and how we adjusted to the “next normal”. I was intrigued by outdoor enthusiasts in urban areas starting to explore what lies beneath in the form of magnet fishing. Our lakes, rivers and streams have been intentional and accidental dumping grounds for centuries. And […]
Bripe | A unique way to get your caffeine fix
Flashback a few years to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market when two military veterans walk into a massive convention center in Salt Lake City for the first time. Once we pick up our media credentials and shuffle into the overwhelming mass of vendors, manufacturers, buyers and the like. One of our first memorable experiences is observing a […]
Travel Nirvana with Sportubes Freerider Padded Ski Boot Bag
‘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 […]
Gear Testers Wanted | Active Military, Veteran & First Responders Only
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 […]
The Alpha Driveway Shovel from DMOS Collective
As the snow continues to accumulate, I look forward to the task at hand. And with the new Alpha Driveway shovel from DMOS Collective, the job just got a bit easier. This Alpha dog has been groomed over four years. Constantly improving on previous models in the Alpha lineage. It’s raw, rugged and built to […]
Joolca HOTTAP Bag | Organize and Protect your essential gear
The heavy-duty HOTTAP Bag is custom-made to fit all components of HOTTAP as well as the off-grid plumbing kit. After using the Joolca HOTTAP V2 for over two years now, I finally have the perfect storage solution for the unit. I originally purchased the Nomad Kit which includes the kitchen sink…literally. All the components of […]
Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis | Small town charm, big mountain skis
Located at the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix is Boyne City Michigan. A city that comes to life in the summer with several small boutique shops, friendly people, and great restaurants that offer a killer sunset over the lake. With a population of less than 4000 people, Boyne City is the epitome of a quaint […]
Living life sand free with the CGEAR Sand-Free Beach Towel
Living in Northern Michigan, it’s hard to test out a Sand-Free Beach Towel from CGEAR this time of year. 120″+ of snow and frozen lakes kind of shut down the beaches here. Fortunately, we escape this mess each winter by traveling. Sometimes to go skiing, other times to recharge our depleted vitamin D levels. This […]
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever
All-new 2022 Ford Bronco® Raptor™, designed and engineered by Ford Performance to be the world’s first Ultra4 Racing-inspired SUV, is capable of highway-speed desert-dune conquering and Baja rock-crawling Bronco Raptor packs extreme Built Wild™ capability and durability with an exclusive twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine targeted to deliver more than 400 horsepower*, a Raptor HOSS 4.0 […]
Midland Radio launches new MXT500 | 50 Watt Micromobile
For years, The Gear Bunker has been using and testing various products from Midland Radio. Their products have held up and performed flawlessly in some pretty tough environments. With Micromobile units mounted in our Toyota Tundra, FJ Cruiser and Jeep, we were really excited to receive the latest and most powerful unit to date. The […]
Overland Essentials | Master Cook Station from GCI Outdoor
An Overland Rig is a constantly evolving beast in my opinion. I’ve been trying different things, testing different configurations and adjusting gear for the past 2 years. It seems to never end. But each time I head out to camp for awhile, different scenarios like weather, location, passengers all seem to have me making minor […]
Overland Mountain Bike | Extending your capabilities beyond the campsite
There have been plenty of instances when traveling overland that we’ll pull into our campsite for the night and realize we’re not quite done exploring. That’s why we always pack a couple of backpacks. So we can set-up camp, eat and push out to explore our surroundings. Which isn’t a bad idea anyhow to insure […]