REVIEW – I volunteer with a local Scout troop. The parking lot is nearly pitch black at night, making it tricky to walk outside after meetings. Fortunately, I had a chance to try out a pair of lanterns, the Volterrex 4,000 lumen Pro Lantern, and the Volterrex 19,500 lumen Balloon Light kit. What is it? […]
Volterrex LED Lanterns review – Very bright ideas Read More
REVIEW – For as long as I can remember, we have had one of those floor-standing 5-gallon water dispensers in our house. You know the kind: big, heavy, 5-gallon jugs that sit on top of a dispenser that dribbles out water 1 cup at a time, slowly. I had to jump at the chance to
NEWS – Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching, so it’s time to find the perfect gift that shows your appreciation and caters to your mom’s unique interests and talents. If your mom is crafty and creative, a laser engraver from LaserPecker might be the ideal gift to take her hobbies to the next level. Laser engravers
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NEWS – Last week, I wrote about the Path-24 modular compass, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. I thought that that little EDC compass was pretty cool, but for those of you who want something a bit different, here’s another compass to consider. It’s the Ultem compass from Dango. Ultem is a translucent amber-colored
Here’s another unique EDC compass for your orienting adventures Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been searching for a really small knife that I can use for opening boxes down in my office (aka Gadgeteer HQ). My criteria are that it has to be small, easy to use, and Gadgeteer worthy. The latest one that I’ve had the chance to review is the Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2
Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2 multi-tool review – is this my new favorite box opener? Read More
REVIEW – A solid tripod system is crucial for any kind of video or film production. While handheld shooting is increasingly popular all the time, there is still going to be a need for a solid tripod setup. There are many manufacturers with endless combinations of tripod heads & legs to choose from, so which
REVIEW – I think it goes without saying that Leatherman makes some of the best multitools available. I own a couple of different models of theirs and have always thought them well-made and up to almost any task thrown at them. So when the Leatherman Raptor Rescue came up for review, I was very interested
Leatherman Raptor Rescue multitool review – These aren’t ordinary scissors! Read More
NEWS – When you reach a certain age, your fingernails can become brittle and weak. If you like using pocket knives, you might end up splitting or breaking a nail each time you try to open the blade on your favorite knife. The Rough Ryder JoBo knife pick tool has been designed as a solution
What the heck is this knife tool and why do some of you need it? Read More
NEWS – Hydration when you’re on the go is important, so it’s no wonder that there is a huge market for water bottles. But let’s face it, most water bottles only do one thing – hold water. Duh! But you’re here because you’re a gadgeteer and you want more from your products. That’s why I
REVIEW – As a college professor, I spend a lot of time projecting and presenting and while I love where I work, some of our facilities are from the stone age. And after an incident a couple of years ago where someone in IT sent out an update that wiped people’s hard drives all over
Minix C1 wireless HDMI adapter review Read More