REVIEW – Since we moved into our new house in late June of last year, I have been trying to optimize my work from home office. My desk is very wide at 66 inches. Clamp-on desk lamps would not illuminate my entire workspace. I also needed a light that was flexible enough to continue lighting […]
Lastar Modern Pro LED Floor Lamp – It brightens up my day review Read More
NEWS – If I look around my home long enough, it is very likely that I will find at least half a dozen notebooks with notes that continue from one to the other simply because I needed to write more but could not erase the previous notes once I was done with them. Apart from
REVIEW – It might not seem like much to plug your phone into the car to access Android Auto each time you get in for a trip, but a few days with the Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter will change your mind. What is it? If you’ve bought or rented a new car
Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter review – It just works! (most of the time) Read More
NEWS – Just like apps for your phone, there’s a holiday for everything including one for EDC knife fans! Today is International Knife Sharpening Day and our friends at WESN want you to celebrate by: Taking up your blades. Sharpening them. Take a photo of your rejuvenated knife collection. Tag #IKSDay. Whether you’re sharpening a
Today is International Knife Sharpening Day! Is your EDC knife sharp enough? Read More
NEWS – A few months ago, I reported on a tiny rearview bicycle mirror that attaches to your bike’s handlebars. Several people commented that they thought the placement and size made the design less than useful. Then long-time reader Alan emailed me with what appears to be a much better design. The Specchio glasses-mounted magnetic
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REVIEW – If you’re a gun owner, safety should be your highest priority. My old pistol safe needed to be replaced, so I jumped at the chance to review the WINCENT Biometric Gun Safe for Pistols v2.0. What is it? The WINCENT Biometric Gun Safe for Pistols is a biometric, key, and code-accessible gun safe
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NEWS – A couple of days ago, I told you all about Leatherman’s latest gear which just happens to be t-shirts and hats instead of multi-tools. Now another huge player in the multi-tool/EDC world has rolled out (see what I did there?) new versions of their Spectra line of rolling luggage. The 65% of the
Victorinox Spectra travel gear – is it the swiss army knife of luggage? Read More
REVIEW – If you have ever had the pleasure of riding an electric scooter then you know how fun they can be. Not only are they fun to ride but they are a great alternative for transportation, especially if you are going a distance that seems too far to walk and not worth taking a
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REVIEW – Leatherman brand multi-tools have been part of my EDC since long before EDC became a mainstream term to describe what we carry with us every day. The problem that I’ve faced has been the tradeoff between pocket space and functionality–the most useful tools often took up too much space in my pocket, even
Leatherman Ainsworth EDC Sheath review – carry your multi-tools in style Read More
ARTICLE – Spring is officially here, and in NY we’ve had a few days start to feel warm – which means it’s time to get the bike out of storage and ready for a new riding year. I’ve picked up some new tools and gear over the past year, and wanted to share some staples
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REVIEW – The Mobiscribe Origin E-Ink Notebook does many things, but its main purpose is to alleviate the need for pen and paper. It allows you to keep all your notes in one place and gives you the ability to search for keywords or labels. What is it? The Mobiscribe Origin E-Ink Notebook is a digital
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NEWS – I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again… I’ve never gone camping and at this point in my life, I’m not sure I ever will. At least not true camping without a tent. That’s not to say that I’m not interested in camping gear though, so the Mogics Carsule caught my eye.
Carsule turns your SUV into a camper! Read More
NEWS – You might know Anker from the many smartphone accessories and battery packs they’ve made a name with, but it looks like they’re going a new direction with their latest product on Kickstarter. Not content to just enter the hobby 3d printer market, they’re releasing a printer that boasts print speeds that are significantly faster
AnkerMake’s upcoming M5 3D Printer looks incredible! Read More
REVIEW – If you’re like me you probably haven’t thought about your headlamp much since you bought it. I have a few that are pushing 10 years old now but which I have regularly used for working in those dark spots around the house, for biking, running, fishing, working on cars, and just in general
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REVIEW – I previously reviewed EcoFlow products like the EcoFlow River Mini Portable Power Station and EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station and found their products well-engineered, solidly made, and innovative. Adding to their already impressive specs, EcoFlow’s 110-Watt solar panel makes powering their equipment even in the most remote locations portable, efficient and
EcoFlow 110-Watt Solar Panel review – Possibly portable power perfection? Read More
NEWS – Fans of Leatherman multi-tools will be excited to know that Leatherman has added new products to its branded apparel collection. The new items include trucker and camping hats, as well as refreshed designs of its cool t-shirts. All their apparel features cool Leatherman logos and artwork. Prices range from $12.47 and up. Shop
Leatherman’s newest products aren’t multi-tools! Read More
REVIEW – Unless you’re a tablet purist and only use an onscreen keyboard for all of your text input, a physical keyboard will be one of your most-used computer/laptop peripherals when you want to get real work done. Logitech’s line of MX keyboards and mice have long been my favorites and today I’m excited to
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REVIEW – With 2 cars and 3 bikes in my garage, a tire inflator is a very necessary tool. Since I use my garage as a workshop, the cars are usually parked in the driveway and exposed to the very cold winter temps. During this past winter after prolonged exposure to extreme cold, there were
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NEWS – The JackRabbit electric bike is now available at https://jackrabbit.bike/ for $1199.99 and you’ll never have to pedal it. Because you can’t. The bike should give a 12-mile range and a maximum speed of 20 mph if conditions are right, meaning a very level roadway or downhill. The bike doesn’t have great climbing capacity
The JackRabbit micro e-bike is tiny and has no pedals! Read More
NEWS – Pretty soon it will be cookout season and I have the perfect charcoal for your next BBQ. These egg-sized charcoal “bricks” are shaped like human skulls and are sure to make your friends and family have second thoughts about you. According to the Skullsforshisha ETSY page, they are made of charcoal, natural binder,
Freak out your guests at your next cookout! Read More