Welcome to the Gear Guy Website
A new website brought to you by Subwoofer – a gear enthusiast looking for all the best in EDC, tools, lights and anything useful for active people.
Join me in the search for excellence in gear design, and testing how it performs.
Wisport Sparrow 16 and 20 Rucksacks
January 4, 2021
Inspired by a project to assemble an urban emergency grab-bag / evac-bag / bug-out-bag / go-kit using a maximum 20l...
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Wiley X Captivate Lenses (Models shown – Contend, Peak and Breach)
September 21, 2020
In this review, it's all about a lens; a new Wiley X lens. As someone who relies daily on the...
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Fenix LR35R 10,000 lumen Pocket Searchlight
July 14, 2020
Can it be true? 10,000 lumens from a light you could fit in your pocket? In this review of the...
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Fenix HM65R Headlamp
May 21, 2020
With the HM65R, Fenix have fitted in so much, but have kept this headlamp small and light enough that you...
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Surefire E2D Defender and Stiletto
May 6, 2020
With Surefire, your main expectations might be high quality build and performance, so read on to see if these lights...
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NexTool Frigate 14-in-1 Folding Shovel
May 3, 2020
When I first picked up the NexTool (14-in-1) 'Frigate' shovel I was struck by how solid it felt, this was...
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