NEWS – Ethan at WESN has let me know that they have recently launched a leather wallet called the Forsta which in Swedish, means first, initial, or original. That’s a fitting name for their first wallet. The Forsta is a 4-pocket bi-fold style wallet that is made of a single piece of folded and stitched […]
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REVIEW – I have been a fan of the Raspberry Pi mini-computer for many years, and I have built several projects using this device. Over the past 2 years, I have used two of them to run a Dakboard display in my home office in support of my daily scheduling and one specifically for my
Elecrow CrowPi-L Raspberry Pi Laptop review – Learn to program! Read More
REVIEW – There is a curious tug-of-war in the smartphone world: what color phone is the most fitting for my personality, and what case is the most protective? Since opaque phone cases are usually the ones we get, why not have them be interesting? That’s the first thing I noticed about the Monocarbon Carbon Fiber
Monocarbon Carbon Fiber iPhone 13 Pro Max case review – hedging your bets Read More
DEAL NEWS – Do you have a feeling of deja vu? That’s because this year, Amazon is having a second 2-day deal event just for their Prime members. Today begins the PRIME EARLY ACCESS SALE deal extravaganza where you can grab big discounts before the holidays on a variety of great gear! These special deals
REVIEW – You know when a watch comes up for review and several Gadgeteers “reply all” with “That’s a really good watch” that you’re in for something neat if you get to review it. Such was the case with the Mobvoi TicWatch E3 smartwatch, and I was lucky enough to get it and give it
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REVIEW – My wife and I work from home and have daily video meetings. When the chance to get a decent headset came along, I decided to give the Discover Adapt 20 Dual Speaker Wireless UC Headset a try. It was so good that I let my wife use it, and now she won’t give
Discover Adapt 20 dual speaker wireless UC headset review – You can hear me now! Read More
NEWS – It might look like a regular Sharpie permanent marker, but it doesn’t write. Instead, it’s an EDC cache that can carry matches, medication, a tiny survival kit, and more. Available in versions made of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Titanium, the Vital Carry Permanent Cache is a stealthy way to hold your tiny EDC
This Sharpie marker is really your new favorite EDC cache! Read More
NEWS – A quality multi-tool is an important item in anyone’s EDC gear collection and when it comes to multi-tools, one of the best brands out there is Leatherman. To keep Leatherman and other multi-tools ready for action, you need to maintain them regularly by cleaning them, sharpening blades, and lubricating joints. Leatherman’s new Maintenance
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REVIEW – The power in my house went out recently and fortunately (or unfortunately) I did not have to eat all my ice cream before it melted since it was restored in about six hours. That was about the time I started worrying though because I realized since I don’t have a generator I would have
Dawad GoWatts 700 portable power station review – perfectly portable power Read More
REVIEW – The amount of what I consider necessary gear to pack on my adventures has slowly grown over the years to the point where I now need to thin out my kit just to save the strain on my back. Currently on the cutting block are my Emerson 7×50 Binoculars. They weigh over 2lbs,
NEWS – Here’s a cool alternative to sticky notes from the same people who brought us the Boogie Board writing tablets. They are VersaNotes and like Boogie Board writing tablets, they are reusable. The flexible 4×4 inch notes come in a pack of 3 and feature a flexible design with a magnetic corner that allows
Ditch disposable Post-It notes and use these magnetic reusable ones instead! Read More
REVIEW – I was excited when I received the LIPOWER Mars-1000 Pro to review. Would this 1kWh power station deliver twice the energy than a modest half kilowatt-hour device does that I have access to? On paper, it would seem to be a waste of time to think otherwise. Read on to see my actual
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REVIEW – I can think of plenty of situations apart from RV camping when portable refrigeration would be advantageous – power outages, a little extra ice or food storage for a family reunion, and emergency medication storage come to mind. If you need cold, Bodega’s R50 RV refrigerator is fabulous! What is it? The Bodega
Bodega 12/24-volt RV Refrigerator review – Portable cooling when you need it most Read More
REVIEW – A few weeks ago, my daughter came home from work and reported a car parked adjacent to hers had been damaged and burglarized for the coins in the cup holder. She’s savvy enough to not leave anything valuable in her car, even if it’s only a few dollars in coins, but it got
Technaxx TX-168 Pro universal car alarm review – Portable protection for your car! Read More
REVIEW – Sublimation is all the rage in the craft world, and while I didn’t know much about it when I opted for the Vevor Mug Press, I feel like an expert now! Let’s just say the learning curve is low and the Vevor Mug Press does all the work (mostly). What is it? The
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REVIEW – Did you purchase an iPhone 14 Pro Max? If you answered yes, you probably need a case to protect it. Of all the case makers I have had the pleasure to review cases from, Nomad is one of the best. They recently sent me one of their newest cases, the Sport Case. And
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REVIEW UPDATES – Today I have 4 review updates for you. If you’re new around here, we regularly post updates to our past published reviews so that people interested in the products can see how well they stand up over time and long-term use. Check out the reviews listed below and you can find dated
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REVIEW – Are you looking for the best hand coffee grinder? Perhaps the best coffee scale and timer? The Wacaco Exagrind and Wacaco Exagram may have you covered. These compact, effective, and well-built pieces lead the way not only in home coffee brewing, but also in the emerging movement known as “trail coffee.” or the
REVIEW – I used to find myself with more portable power bank chargers than you can shake a stick at (thanks to my dad for that little euphemism). I mean, I have them everywhere, in every shape and size, because you never know when you might need one, right? I can now say that I
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REVIEW – Several months ago I returned to work full-time, but that does not mean that things returned to normal. Being in the office again after Covid looks quite different with what seems to be at least double the number of meetings, but with everyone attending from their offices or cubicles and all via Microsoft
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