Zack Chongulia

I'm a lifetime tinkerer and lover of all gadgets. I prefer to repair rather than replace so I have taken most things apart and sometimes I'm even successful at putting them back together. I live in the Pacific Northwest and when I'm not reviewing gadgets I enjoy hazy IPAs, Pickleball, and disc golf.




Waterdrop X12 Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System review – quick clean water

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REVIEW – I have been looking for a water filtration system for a while, but with so many options, I just couldn’t decide. After Pat, a fellow Gadgeteer, reviewed the Waterdrop X16 reverse osmosis water filter system with high praise, I decided to give the Waterdrop X12 system a try. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $1,299.99

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ARZOPA Z1FC Gray 16.1” 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor review

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REVIEW – I travel quite a bit and often could really use a second monitor so when ARZOPA asked me to review their Z1FC 16.1” 144Hz monitor, I was super excited to try it out. Let’s see how well the ARZOPA Z1FC works. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $129.99 Where to buy: Amazon or ARZOPA Website What

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Ninja Kitchen FlexFlame Propane Grill and Outdoor Cooking System review – a grill game changer

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REVIEW – I have a Ninja blender and coffee maker so I have only associated Ninja with small kitchen appliances. When they asked me to review their new FlexFlame Propane Grill and Cooking System I had no idea they even made grills. Well, turns out they make a lot of products I had no idea

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Toro 60V 30” eTimeMaster Personal Pace Auto Drive Lawn Mower review – a battery powered beast

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REVIEW – I have a relatively small yard so I was looking at retiring my old gas mower and getting a battery powered one when Toro asked me to review their new 60V Toro 30” eTimeMaster mower. Their 60V battery line has over 75 compatible tools so I was eager to try it out and

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Gerber MiniSada 3.13″ folding knife review – a budget blade under $50

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REVIEW – Hi, my name is Zack and I have a knife problem although I’d prefer to call myself a knife aficionado. I just reviewed the very expensive Benchmade Bugout 535-09 and of course it’s hard not to love a knife of that quality but sometimes you just need something cheap but reliable. The original

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Arcade Motion Belt review – a great belt for work and play

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REVIEW – I previously reviewed the Arcade A2 Stretch belt and their National Geographic 1888 and both perform great although the Nat Geo belt buckle is a little too wide for some of my pants. The new Arcade Motion levels up your everyday look with a sleeker more refined look. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $54.95

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Benchmade Gray/Redstone Aluminum and Richlite folding knife review – a premium Bugout for your collection

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REVIEW – The other day I counted all my folding knives and I got to 24 which includes my well used Benchmade Bugout 535BK-2 CF-Elite. My partner said I have a knife problem. We counted how many pairs of shoes she had and we got to 98 so I figured I would get another knife.

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BLUETTI AC180P Portable Power Station 1,440Wh capacity review – a crazy idea that worked

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REVIEW – I have a 56V leaf blower that’s been working great for a few years but the battery is starting to go and replacement battery prices made me do a double take. I was contemplating what to do when BLUETTI asked me to review their new AC180P 1,440Wh portable power station and I got

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Artisan Cutlery Andromeda 3.42” M390 & Titanium Handle pocket knife review – a classy carry option

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few knives, with my last being the Vosteed Psyop, so when Artisan Cutlery, who I hadn’t reviewed yet, asked me to try out their new Andromeda, I was excited to give it a go. Let’s see how it performs. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $249.99 Where to buy: Artisan Cutlery website What

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Vosteed Psyop 3.32” Elmax Blade & Titanium Handle pocket knife review

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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few Vosteed knives in the past including their first collaboration knife with RS Knifeworks called the RSKAOS. A fellow Gadgeteer also reviewed their Trek or button lock Thunderbird and both our reviews were very positive. Now Vosteed has teamed up with Tuffknives and created the Psyop. Let’s check it

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Vosteed Marten 2.98” Top Liner Lock pocket knife review

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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few Vosteed knives with the latest being the Vosteed Hedgehog which is a stout little knife and the Vosteed Parallel which is a more discrete and gentlemanly knife. The Vosteed Marten bridges the gap between the two nicely. What is it? The Vosteed Marten is the latest knife from

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JMBricklayer Western Train Station Bookend model review – a cheap or just cheaper Lego option?

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REVIEW – Like most 80’s kids I grew up addicted to Lego bricks and now that I have a 9 year old boy, building Lego sets are a way of life for us but I have noticed they have gotten a bit pricey lately. If you are interested in a cheaper building block set that

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Vosteed Parallel 2.9” Crossbar Lock pocket knife review – a gentleman’s folder

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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few Vosteed knives with the most recent being the excellent Vosteed Hedgehog which is a stout little knife. On occasion though I have found the need for a more discrete and gentlemanly folder. The Vosteed Parallel might just fit that gap in my collection. What is it? The Vosteed

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