News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
A weekend car-camp packing list in summer 2026 looks shorter than it did five years ago. App-tethered solar chargers, “smart” tent stakes with batteries, and Bluetooth lanterns that lose firmware support have all earned a quiet exit from most weekend loadouts. The picks below do one job well, pack small enough to live in a […]
8 Camping Gadgets Ready for Summer Weekends in 2026 Read More
Most people shop satellite messengers like phones, comparing screens and ounces, then forget the subscription will outspend the device by year two. That is the wrong frame for 2026. Summer plans often mean going off grid, but staying reachable is the wise move. The satellite communicator market shifted in late 2025: Garmin moved to month-to-month
4 Best Satellite Messengers in 2026: Picks Worth Your Money Off-Grid Read More
If you’ve spent any time looking at AI hiking exoskeletons, you’ve noticed something quietly weird about the entire category. Every suit on the market wants to talk about going up. The marketing is always uphill switchbacks, summit selfies, climbers arriving fresher than the friend who didn’t strap in. That’s the whole pitch. Climb harder, sweat
I’ve tested a lot of smart home gadgets over the years, and one thing I’ve learned is that the best tech is the kind you forget about. Not because it’s boring, but because it just works. The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof is trying to be exactly that kind
Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Review: 4K Clarity and Solar Freedom for the Modern Backyard Read More
The cold isn’t letting up. New Jersey is facing one of its harshest winters in years, and the forecast shows more of the same: sub-freezing mornings, wind chills that cut through layers, and no meaningful warm-up in sight. When winter drags on like this, hand warmers stop being a nice-to-have and start feeling necessary. Price:
Why This OCOOPA Hand Warmer Looks More Like Jewelry Than Winter Gear Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes, as a reviewer, we come across products that are far from ‘normal use’. It’s an opportunity to use a product as it was designed. The 8849 Hike Rugged Phone looks to be designed for travel and extreme outdoor use. Read on to see if this design would work for your extreme adventures.
Hike 8849 Rugged Phone with 1200 Lumen – 200 Meter Flashlight Read More
REVIEW – With the proliferation of portable power stations and solar generators, an electric blanket is a great efficient way to keep warm while camping in cooler weather. The BougeRV 12V portable heated blanket is one of the first to market designed for camping and outdoor use. And it has an app! ⬇︎ Jump to
BougeRV 12V Portable Heated Blanket – stay warm in the wilderness! Read More
REVIEW – I live in the middle of 12 acres of woods. When there’s a storm, there’s always a bunch of fallen branches and sticks. I’ve always wondered if a wood chipper could become a handy outdoor tool for me and now I’ve had the chance to test one. Let’s take a look at the
LawnMaster FD1503 Electric Wood Chipper Shredder review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been without a propane grill for a couple of years now, using a pellet grill for smoking meat, and using a small electric grill for times when I just wanted to cook something quickly. The R.W.FLAME G20B Propane Gas Grill review offer came along, and it looked like the perfect small grill
R.W.FLAME G20B Propane Gas Grill Review – Compact but Powerful! Read More
REVIEW – We travel a lot. Many times, that travel is to warm, exotic places. Other times, we visit wetter, cooler, or downright colder locales. It’s tough to pack for those wet and cold places because adding a bunch of cold-weather gear takes a lot of precious luggage space. What helps conserve space is heated
Venustas Heated Jackets review – windproof, waterproof, and warm Read More
REVIEW – I love ice fishing and spending time outdoors in the winter. The key to enjoying being out in the cold is keeping dry and warm and having the right gear. Having the right gear can make an incredible difference in how long you can safely stay outside, especially in harsh, subzero temperatures. While
Savior Heated Ski Gloves 2.0 review – Luxurious Winter gloves Read More
NEWS – The LOVORK 7-in-1 modular lantern is an innovative multi-tool for campers, hikers, and outdoor lovers who want to travel light without giving up function. This compact lantern uses a clever magnetic system to snap on different modules, turning it into a floodlight, spotlight, fan, air pump, mosquito repellent (claims to work with thermocell
This lantern is the multi-tool of camping lights and you’ll want one! Read More
REVIEW – Bugs like me. I’ve had more than one doctor say that I’ve had the worst case of bites they’ve ever seen. As a result, I’ve tried it all. Creams, sprays, clothes wash concoctions, soaps, and wristbands. What I’ve learned is that I will never completely stop bugs from biting me, but I can
Nitecore Bite Healer 10 review – Ointment-free relief from bug bites Read More
REVIEW – I’m pretty sure I would not ever placed Utility Wagon on my “what do I really need” bingo card, but here we are. One recently came up for review from Litheli, a brand I’m only familiar with due to a string of reviews on the Gadgeteer by Julian. As a result I found
Litheli W1 Pro review – An Electric Foldable Utility Camping Wagon with Power Bank Read More
REVIEW – My son and review partner, Mason, has always wanted night vision goggles. He likes to camp, hike, fish and just about anything that gets him into the great outdoors. When we had an opportunity to review the WARMTUYO night vision goggles, he couldn’t wait! (Note: The image above is the default screen, unfortunately,
WARMTUYO night vision goggles review – Clear video at a great price Read More
NEWS – UTECH WEAR, an innovator in applied augmented reality, today announced the upcoming launch of its groundbreaking UTRACK AR glasses. This AR eyewear system is set to revolutionize how professionals and outdoor enthusiasts perceive and interact with their environment, with the official crowdfunding campaign launching on Kickstarter at the end of July 2025. For
Redefining AR glasses – UTRACK fuses AR with professional-grade thermal vision Read More
REVIEW – Not sure how many agree with me, but I see climate change effects all around me. Each year, the coldness of the winter season seems to linger longer into Spring, and the overall effect is that my time enjoying my backyard and watching movies under my gazebo seems to get shorter each year.
East Oak TORCH 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater review Read More
NEWS – Nestout has just rolled out two new Outdoor USB charging cables, and if you love spending time outside, they might be the cable upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Designed to match the rugged style and durability of Nestout’s outdoor power banks, solar panels, and lighting gear, these cables are built to handle
Rugged and ready – Nestout launches new outdoor USB charging cables Read More
REVIEW – I have a couple of hobbies that I participate in that tend to take me off the cellular phone grid. I love to hike, and I love to ride motorcycles. Both activities tend to occur in the Texas Hill Country, north of San Antonio and West of Austin. I always tell my husband
REVIEW – Fire pits have become a must-have backyard item. I have many friends that have many different brands and styles of firepit. I had a total DIY solution that was effective, but not very attractive, and always smoky. The Breeo X24 Smokeless Firepit solves both of those issues – it looks fantastic, and once
Breeo X24 Smokeless Fire Pit review – the last fire pit you’ll ever need to buy Read More