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 with my wife, son, and two cats. I like hazy IPAs and disc golf, preferably at the same time.

Vosteed Minibarbar knife review – the perfect camping cleaver

REVIEW – I’ve had the chance to review a couple of folding knives from Vosteed and have been impressed so when they offered me the chance to review their new Vosteed Minibarbar cleaver, I couldn’t say no. Let’s see if the Vosteed Minibarbar cleaver is a workhorse or a wimp. What is it? The Vosteed Minibarbar …

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Acebeam H16 Fishing Headlamp and Flashlight review – a great little EDC light

REVIEW – I have a bunch of headlamps and I fish so when Acebeam offered their H16 Fishing Headlamp and Flashlight for review I had to see if the H16 does anything specific for fishing and how it stacks up as a regular headlamp. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Acebeam H16 Fishing …

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Iceco JP50 Pro 50L Wheeled Portable Freezer review – my new road trip essential

REVIEW – I’ve been on some camping and long road trips where a portable fridge would have been very useful so when Iceco offered their Iceco JP50 Pro 50L freezer for review I couldn’t say no. Let’s see what the Iceco JP Pro 50L portable freezer has to offer. What is it? The Iceco JP50 Pro …

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Annke NightChroma NCPT500 3K Resolution Dome 340° Pan & 110° Tilt PoE Security Camera review

REVIEW – I have a few WiFi cameras but have a dead spot in my garage right where I wanted to put a camera so when Annke offered their Power over Ethernet (PoE) NightChroma NCPT500 indoor or outdoor security camera for review I decided to try it out. What is it? The Annke NightChroma NCPT500 …

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Exceed Designs TiRant Razor V3 titanium utility knife review – the best EDC yet?

REVIEW – I’ve owned and reviewed oodles of knives but I always seem to use my $5 utility knife when opening boxes or cleaning up 3d prints or just whenever I need a super sharp edge. I was looking for a super small utility blade holder (I even 3d printed a few) and found the Exceed …

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Vosteed Corgi Folding Knife review – an EDC knife for the discerning gentleman

REVIEW – If you like knives but haven’t heard of Vosteed yet you are going to be glad you read this. I’ve reviewed a few of their impressive knives so far including the Vosteed Racoon folding knife. So when they asked me to review their new knife named after another furry animal how could I say …

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Vosteed Gator 3.98” blade folding knife review – a beast of a knife

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few Vosteed knives so far including one of my favorite knives, the Vosteed Raccoon pocket knife, and have been impressed with each knife. I was hoping they would come out with a larger blade as most of their offerings are around the 3.25 inch length. Enter the Vosteed Gator folding …

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Oberwerth William Camera and Messenger Bag review – a timeless classic

REVIEW – My grandpa was a photographer and leather camera bags will always remind me of him so when Oberwerth offered their William Camera and Messenger Bag for review I had to get it because it looks like a bag he always carried. Let’s see what the Oberwerth William Camera and Messenger Bag has to …

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Vosteed Raccoon Cross-Bar Lock knife review – the perfect knife just got better

REVIEW –  A few months ago I reviewed the original Vosteed Raccoon button lock which has become one of my favorite knives. There were, however, a few complaints on the interweb about being able to force the lock if you hit the spine hard enough. Vosteed listened and decided to make the Raccoon even tougher by …

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Troubadour Goods Aero Backpack review – form meets function

REVIEW – I have a laptop bag from back when you could only get laptop backpacks at an electronics store so it isn’t the most fashionable or practical for day-to-day use. When Troubadour Goods offered their sleek and classy-looking Aero Backpack for review I couldn’t say no. Let’s see what the Troubadour Goods Aero Backpack …

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GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light with Stand review

REVIEW –  I was looking for a new general-purpose work light so when GoGonova offered their Rechargeable Work Light with Stand to review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see if the GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light with Stand can shed some light on my projects. What is it? The GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light has …

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Cruz BlenderCap review – the mini blender I didn’t know I needed

REVIEW –  I like smoothies and therefore I have a big, powerful, and noisy blender. It’s not something I can take to work or on vacation very easily though. Let’s see if the new Cruz BlenderCap can up my smoothie away game. What is it? The Cruz BlenderCap is a portable battery-powered mini blender that …

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Vitrazza Collegiate Glass Chair Mat review – silky smooth seating

REVIEW – I have been struggling with my computer chair on carpet for a couple years now because getting a chair mat was always on the back burner. So when Vitrazza offered their Collegiate Series Glass Chair Mat for review during March Madness I had to check it out for the sake of my carpet and …

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