REVIEW – I used to think that when you went for a hike, any comfortable backpack would do. That is, until I went on a longer, more intense day trip with a normal backpack. My shoulders were sore and my back was covered in sweat. Since then, I’ve been using backpacks made for hikes, and […]
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NEWS – The StatGear SwissQlip makes the most recognizable EDC multi-tool even more useful by adding a pocket clip. Available in black or chrome, the SwissQlip is compatible with a variety of 91mm Victorinox knives (check StatGear’s site – link below for the full list. Adding this clip to your knife is simple because it
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NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, you should be!), you’ll remember that I showed you a rodless fishing reel a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was cool because it was super compact and a great little addition to a bugout bag or EDC. But today, I have one that
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REVIEW – Home Automation is fun! I previously reviewed SwitchBot’s curtain robot system and liked it very much. Now SwitchBot has released motion sensors and contact switches to enhance their already impressive lineup of home automation fun! What is it? The SwitchBot Motion Sensor is a battery-operated, motion and light sensor that pairs with software
REVIEW – I’ve talked before about how reliant we Gadgeteers are on power. We love gadgets and gadgets love power. How about a gadget that doesn’t run on power – it creates power! Let’s take a look at the SunJack 25W foldable ETFE monocrystalline solar panel charger with two 10,000mAh power bank batteries system. How’s
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NEWS – Meross has announced the availability of a HomeKit enabled LED floor lamp, the MSL610HK. Coming in a three-piece modular design, this lamp can be adjusted up to 54.7 inches, or 22 inches for use on a desk, with the included base or clamp. The MSL610HK Smart Floor Lamp features a flexible gooseneck and
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REVIEW – Stylish nonstick pans that legit hold up in the kitchen? The Zavor Noir Cookware looks like the real deal, my friends. But don’t take my word for it. Let’s go cook some stuff and see. To the review! What is it? Zavor Noir Cookware is nonstick cast aluminum cookware set that features removable handles
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NEWS – Nomad, maker of fine accessories for iPhones, iPads, and other Apple products, has announced the Nomad MagSafe Battery Pack Leather Cover for Apple’s recently released iPhone battery pack. Made from genuine Horween leather, this new case covers the MagSafe Battery Pack, making it easier to hold and nicer to look at. Available in
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REVIEW – If you’re a golfer, you know the horror of trying to put on a crinkly, dry, cracked golf glove. How do they get this way? When you golf, your hand sweats, and that golf glove absorbs it, allowing you to keep that correct grip and par the hole. After your round, you crush
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REVIEW – I enjoy cookies, cakes, pies, basically anything with sugar in it! I also love love love rice crispy treats. So when I was offered a chance to try some special allergy-friendly gluten-free rice crispy treats from Blake’s Seed-Based, I didn’t have to think very long before I said heck yeah! Let’s see if
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DEAL NEWS – Today I have some exciting deals on 3 ergonomic products from FlexiSpot. The first deal is for a unique chair for your office. It’s the Sit2Go Fitness Chair which features a comfortable padded seat that is attached to an exercise bike. That’s right, you can sit AND get fit at the same
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REVIEW – In my line of work, I do a ton of typing, and it’s simply a pleasure to review a mechanical keyboard when I can get the chance. Today we’re taking a hard look at the Vissels V84 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. What is it? The Vissles V84 is a compact Bluetooth mechanical keyboard that
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REVIEW – Sleep is one of the most important things we all do every day. Sleep is also one of the things many of us struggle with every day. For many of us, having some sort of masking sound that covers all those other sounds helps promote better sleep. Mintal is offering its vision for
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NEWS – I love products that have multiple uses/functions. The MecArmy X7S flashlight is the multi-tool of EDC flashlights. It’s a USB rechargeable flashlight with max lumens of 130 and a modular design that allows you to add storage capsules and/or a lighter module. There are 2 sizes of storage capsules that are designed to
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NEWS – Can’t fall asleep? Well forget about counting sheep, that’s so last century. Today we have the Somnox Sleep Robot that can help you get some shut-eye. This weird soft bean-shaped robot is designed to help you relax and slow down your mind so that you can quickly drift off to sleepy land without
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NEWS – If you have an iPad Pro and the Apple Magic Keyboard, then you need to take a look at the oriGrid from tinyRigs. This amazing looking gear pouch/organizer slides over the back of the Apple Magic Keyboard and provides storage for all your important on-the-go gear. The oriGrid is available for the iPad
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REVIEW – Since the beginning of Covid, I have been working from my home office, and I have been able to test a few conferencing devices that vary from reasonably affordable to very expensive. Most have been the latter. I am now testing the AverMedia AS311 AI Speakerphone. What is it? The AverMedia AS311 AI
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REVIEW – As I’ve mentioned before, I live in a neighborhood more rural than urban, where there aren’t many streetlights. I want a flashlight that’s powerful enough to light up any part of my yard, should something unknown happen. I had hoped that the UT90 Predator from IMALENT would be that light, but it died
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REVIEW – Lighting can really set off a house. Nice exterior lighting washing up or down a wall or highlighting a landscaping feature adds that wow factor. One of the problems is that if you want to control multiple lights as a group, they typically have to be connected together. This can create a wiring
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REVIEW – Question: when is a tablet not a tablet? When it becomes a workstation. That’s the goal of the Satechi Aluminum Stand Hub for iPad Pro (more on the post “for” in a moment). The first question inevitably leads to the next questions – why would you want to do that and is it
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