As most of you know, magazine loading kinda blows. Especially those high-capacity 9mm magazines. When SIG Sauer introduced the MPX, I pulled the trigger and received one of the 1st generation SBR’s. It arrived with four 30-round 9mm magazines. Although I love the 30-round capacity, those well-made Lancer magazines have a pretty stout spring in […]
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Vinyl Wrapping the FJ Cruiser at Podium Ink
Well, the FJ Cruiser is now the official mobile billboard for The Gear Bunker. And I can already tell it’s working. People are commenting on our YouTube channel that they saw us somewhere. Folks are looking up the website from the sidewalk as they check out our little Overland rig. And it’s all because of […]
2021 Red Clay Rally Video | Competing in the hills of Kentucky
Last October, I flew to Chattanooga to link up with a friend that I met at Overland Expo. Our half-cocked plan was to compete in the infamous 2020 Red Clay Rally. A 3 day, 700 mile Overland Rally that spans both Kentucky and Tennessee. And eats vehicles for lunch. Loaded into his 80 Series Land […]
Epic Colorado and Utah Campsites in the FJ Cruiser
August 2020 was spent mostly on the road in The Gear Bunker’s FJ Cruiser. Spreading the word about our website while exploring some of the great trails that weave their way through the Rocky Mountains. From historic passes built by early settlers to rugged forrest service roads that access our beautiful National Forests. With a […]
Briggs flannel from Dakota Grizzly | The perfect Autumn companion
North of the 45th parallel, the days are quickly getting shorter as a colorful palette of leaves decorate my yard. And falling faster than the leaves are the ambient temperatures. It’s the start of flannel season in Northern Michigan. Meanwhile, almost 700 miles south in St. Louis, MO, Dakota Grizzly is busy designing some of the […]
Meet Marauder, The Newest Gatorz Eyewear Frame
Yuma, AZ– (August 2022) – Introducing the Marauder, the most rebellious Gatorz frame yet! Being innovative is something Gatorz Eyewear strives for, and with that passion and determination, Gatorz Eyewear is proud to announce the newest frame to its lineup. The Marauder brings a bold new look to your eyewear, and provides a slim new […]
LIFESAVER Jerrycan | Best water filter for long term Overland travel
The past few summers have exposed me to the whole Overland movement. Exploring and camping right out of my Toyota Tundra. With any capable four wheel drive vehicle, one can not only explore the beauty of this country, but less accessible areas close to home. With a nice stretch of favorable weather, my 15 year […]
Breeo Introduces the Y Series Portable Smokeless Fire Pit
THE MOST CAPABLE SMOKELESS FIRE PIT. Breeo invented the first smokeless fire pit, and from that day until now we have never stopped innovating. The Y Series is the latest step in the journey and brings with it the potential for adventure. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FRIDAY 9.2.2022 for $495 That’s right. We’re taking smokeless fire […]
Hillsound BTR 14” Folding Camp Stool | Better Than a Rock
Lightweight and packable, the Hillsound BTR Stool is definitely Better Than a Rock. I’ve used folding stools previously when attending training or working in situations that required me to be on my feet for long hours. With limited places to sit other than the ground, a nice packable stool can be a lifesaver. The one […]
Rolling with the Filson Dryden Carry-On Bag
Finding the right carry-on bag can be complicated. As more and more regional jets are put into service by the airlines, the overhead compartments continue to shrink. My trusty 40L carry-on bag that I’ve used for years occasionally gets the dreaded gate-check on many regional airlines. I had to find something that wouldn’t raise suspicion […]
Kathmandu Litehaul 38 Carry-On Luggage
Here’s a piece of gear I’ve been sitting on for a while. I was slated to test this carry-on luggage from Kathmandu right about the time COVID-19 was unleashed upon us. Grinding my air travel to a rapid halt, until recently. A three-leg flight from Northern Michigan to Chattanooga to compete in the Red Clay […]
Grey Man Tactical™ Introduces the #203 Vehicle Rifle Rack
Grey Man Tactical™ Introduces the #203 Vehicle Rifle Rack – Muzzle Cup Kit + Rubber Clamp 15.25 X 25 RMP™ Package Lafayette, LA – Grey Man Tactical™ introduces the feature-rich #203 Rifle Rack package with the brand-new RMP™ Muzzle Cup Kit. Safely secure your rifle, muzzle-down, housed in the Muzzle Cup Kit for a solid mounting solution […]
Baking off-grid with the Omnia Oven from Sweden
One of the many things we enjoy about Overland travel is our ability to eat well. In our vehicle, we have a fridge, two burner stove with a bomber skillet and a propane cylinder. Pretty much everything we need for great meal preparations. We’ve tried different “camp ovens” in the past with limited success and were […]
Coleman Camp Oven Review: Is it worth $50?
Falling under one of my 3 pillars of successful overland travel, “good food”, the Coleman Camp Oven may be the next item we add to our Overland loadout. The other 2 pillars are “comfortable sleep” and “epic locations” if anyone was curious. Anyhow, back to “good food”. With the limited space available in our FJ […]