In a sea of overtly tactical footwear and outerwear, it’s refreshing to see 5.11 Tactical adopt a more covert look within their line of products. Don’t get me wrong, you can still purchase tactical boots, cargo pants and backpacks laden with Molle webbing at 5.11. But you can also find some sneaky tactical products as […]
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Be Seen with the Meridian Strobe / Beacon from Princeton Tec
When things don’t go as planned on an adventure, increasing your chances for rescue is critical. Princeton Tec has been at the forefront of lighting technology for over 40 years. And the new Meridian Strobe/Beacon is a durable, waterproof, reasonably priced light that could save your life. This compact IPX8 rated LED Strobe offers two […]
MTM Special Ops Watch Predator II: Combat Tactical Ready
Tactical watches have been around for awhile. Hell, I have a drawer full of watches and most of them fall into that category. I spent some of my youth in the Ranger Regiment and always had an oversized durable watch on my left wrist. Timing was something we constantly relied on for mission success. Something […]
Stay Organized with PackStack from Hillsound
Staying organized with PackStack saves you time, so you can spend it doing what you enjoy. It’s so much easier to find what you’re looking for within a backpack if you know where to look first. Nighttime or rain can make it even more difficult. Fortunately, Hillsound has come up with a solution that anyone who wears […]
Nitecore HM01 360° Pivoting ARC Rail Helmet Light
Designed for Law Enforcement and Search & Rescue Operations Whether you’re a Law Enforcement Officer, Search & Rescue or just a prepared citizen, the new HM01 Tactical Helmet Light from NITECORE can prove to be an asset in low light conditions. NITECORE is known for their high quality LED lighting products and the recently released […]
Increasing the FJ’s electrical capacity with a Sunflare 180 Watt Solar Panel
Adding a Sunflare 180w Solar panel & Odyssey Group 31 Battery to the FJ Cruiser The electrical demand from a fully built Overland rig will typically surpass what the OEM battery and possibly the charging system can provide. That’s why I made some key changes to our 2011 FJ Cruiser. The addition of a larger […]
Rossmönster announces new Overland line with The Baja, their inaugural Truck Bed Camper
Rossmönster is excited to announce the launch of The Baja, Rossmönster Overland’s inaugural truck camper model. The Baja is the ultimate off-road and off-grid vehicle. Built on half, three quarter and one ton chassis, these vehicles can go where other adventure rigs can’t. The Baja is engineered to be lighter and more compact than other […]
DOMETIC 20% OFF SITEWIDE & FREE SHIPPING | MEMORIAL DAY SALE!
One of our favorite pieces of Overland kit is on sale for 20% off this Memorial Day weekend. Dometic powered coolers offer the Overland or car camper the ability to ditch the ice and bring more food and drink on their adventures. The new CFX3 Coolers offer a new look with updated insulated covers. Perfect […]
Lighting Upgrade for the FJ Cruiser with the 4×4 sPOD Bantam
Overland vehicle projects are always fun. In fact, they may be as fun as actual Overland travel. I’ve been tinkering with my 2017 Tundra for the past few years, dialing it in to suit our needs through repeated use. And just when we think we’re done, I go out and do something stupid. Or genius? […]
T3 Gen 2 Kit Bag | A Weatherproof Kit Bag for any Operation
Being a contractor requires constant travel outside the U.S. but luckily for me, I rarely have to maintain a low visibility look, so I can have Multicam bags for my gear. If I’m going for a week-long trip I really only need to take this Kit bag by T3. I can fit my helmet, plate […]
Baldr RL Mini from Olight | Light Laser combo for your compact pistol
New from Olight is a super compact high lumen weapon light with the addition of an integrated red laser. The Baldr RL Mini. This mini sized pistol light is designed for use on compact and sub-compact pistols. While still delivering full size power from the powerful LED. 600 lumen with a 130 meter throw to […]
The 5.11 Gear Guys Action Commercial | Funny Stuff
One of our favorite brands, 5.11 Tactical just dropped a funny new video called 5.11 Gear Guys. Check it out for a chuckle. The staff here at The Gear Bunker have a long relationship with 5.11 Tactical. We wear their clothing, footwear and use a fair amount of their backpacks and accessories for work and […]
Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry Rechargeable Lamp
Helix Backcountry is a compact, lightweight lantern which puts out a bright beam that’s easy on the eyes I recently received the Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry lantern to review. This is my first experience with a rechargeable lantern and I’m impressed with the design and function of this lamp. The lamps folding legs and compressable […]
Apple introduces AirTag | Locate the items that matter most
Apple expands the Find My ecosystem with AirTag, an iPhone accessory that provides a private and secure way to easily locate the items that matter most, available beginning Friday, April 30 PRESS RELEASE April 20, 2021 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced AirTag, a small and elegantly designed accessory that helps keep track of and find the items […]