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 […]
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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
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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
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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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NEWS – I pride myself on using reusable bags when I go grocery shopping. Back in the day when we didn’t bring our own bags to the store, we ended up collecting enough plastic bags to overflow a large trashcan liner bag with them. The Shoppacart looks like it might be an even better solution
Forget about reusable grocery bags, here’s a folding shopping cart! Read More
REVIEW – Several weeks ago, I reviewed the Giiker Super Slider puzzle game and now I’m back with a review of the Giiker Super Blocks puzzle game. Is it super fun? Let’s find out. What is it? The Giiker Super Blocks puzzle game is a handheld battery-powered puzzle game for kids ages 6 and up
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REVIEW – Halloween is almost here, and everyone I know is out trying to find the best costumes to wear to parties they are invited to. I love trying to find a costume for my dog. Over the years, I have been unsuccessful in putting costumes on my dogs. They have all been shelties until
Pandaloon pet costumes review – OMG cuteness overload! Read More
REVIEW – Row yourself to fitness! The Merach Fitness Q1S Rowing Machine promises smooth, quiet operation with design details that will make your workouts more productive. Does it deliver? Let’s find out. To the review! What is it? The Merach Fitness Q1S is a rowing machine that uses a magnetic flywheel for resistance. Hardware specs
Merach Fitness Q1S rowing machine review – Get fit and never leave your house! Read More
NEWS – Tired of your old QWERTY keyboard? Do ergonomic keyboards twist your wrists in funny directions? Maybe you should take a look at a new concept keyboard from Google Japan: The Google GBoard. Instead of stacking keys over keys, the GBoard puts them all in a row. Yes, one big long row! That would
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REVIEW – Very recently my partner has shared with me the wonderful world of hiking. I have exactly zero shame in admitting that when choosing trails, he picks the ones that have the most opportunities where we can stop and “take in the scenery” (AKA Cat can remember how to breathe and not expire). What
RightOnTrek Next-Generation Backcountry Meals review – for the hungry trekker! Read More