News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
REVIEW – 2023 has been a real year of progress for me in my quest to transform my backyard into an oasis for me and my family. This year I have managed to make several of my visions a reality including building planter beds and an Arbor all from my own design ideas. Then to […]
Breeo Luxeve Smokeless Fire Pit and X Series Chair review – create your own backyard oasis Read More
REVIEW – I reviewed the WORX 20″ cordless lawnmower back in 2019. It was the first electric-powered lawn tool I had ever used, and I’ll never go back to gas-powered alternatives. I’m happy to say that the lawnmower has proven to be durable and reliable, requiring minimal maintenance, with only the cutting blade needing replacement.
REVIEW – I live on 12 acres of property that is mostly wooded and that means that I have a lot of limbs and brush that need to be trimmed and kept tidy. Usually, once a year or so, I get out my long-handled shears and go around lopping limbs. The next day I’ll be
Anbull rechargeable electric pruning shears review Read More
REVIEW – I think every review I have done lately has me mentioning how fricken fracking hot it has been in Texas lately. Heat is something you learn to live with, and personally, I prefer the heat over cold any day. You learn how to be smart in the heat and protect yourself from overheating.
Docusvect Folding Camping Chair with Canopy review – Keeping coolish in the Texas heat Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always been attracted to products that are designed to do more than one function. That’s why the WORX Aerocart caught my eye when I first saw it. I immediately imagined all the work that I could get done using one tool instead of many. Let’s check out this transformer yard cart from
WORX Aerocart review – The ultimate multi-tool yard cart! Read More
NEWS – One of the keys to maintaining a healthy lawn this summer is to keep it watered. An in-ground sprinkler system is great, but for smaller lawns, installation can be cost-prohibitive. Enter the Oto! Oto is a smart, above-ground sprinkler system that is perfect for small lawns. Water comes by connecting a standard water
OtO – An above-ground sprinkler for small lawns Read More
REVIEW – I have 12 acres of property of which most are wooded, but quite a bit requires mowing, trimming, and good old weed eating. I hate hate hate regular gas-powered weed eaters/string trimmers because I find the pull cord start to be really difficult for me. I’ve slowly been converting over to electric outdoor
Cat 60V 15in electric string trimmer (DG610) review Read More
NEWS – Solo Stove has cut prices on their low-smoke stainless steel fire pit stoves. The best-selling Bonfire model is down from $399.99 to $249. They’re also giving a free Mesa tabletop fire pit with the purchase of a Ranger, Bonfire or Yukon model fire pit. Shop products and accessories at https://solostove.com/ Use the code FREEMESA
Price cuts and freebie at Solo Stove Read More
NEWS – Close your eyes and picture this… It’s a warm sunny day, you are lounging in a hammock in the shade of your backyard. Sounds relaxing right? Let’s add in the RockitMan hammock and swing rocker to take that relaxation to infinity and beyond! Now you can enjoy the sweet sweet rhythm of swinging
Take your outdoor relaxation to the next level with this hammock rocker! Read More
REVIEW – With spring fast approaching it’ll soon be time to break out the camping gear and head for the great outdoors. While I’ve gravitated towards “glamping” in recent years, I still enjoy roughing it on occasion. Since a good fire is essential to the experience I’m always on the lookout for tools that make
Gerber Bushcraft Hatchet review – How much wood could this wood-chopper chop? Read More
NEWS – Check out the Head for Survival Bandana from Survival Metrics. This 39″ x 39″ x 52″ triangular-shaped 100% polyester bandana can protect your head, and can be used as a bandage or a sling, but there’s more to it than those basic survival functions. Printed on the bandana (which is available in orange
This bandana could save your life, but not in the ways you might think Read More
NEWS – With spring here and summer right around the corner, it’s time to shed that parka and start getting outside again. Of course, once you pull up a chair in the backyard and start to soak in the grandeur of the great outdoors, you quickly remember one of the reasons you don’t do it
This versatile Bug Zapper, fan, and light is now almost 70% off Read More
REVIEW – The hobbyist’s metal detector has to be one of the most unglamorous gadgets. Perhaps it is the notion that it usually finds discarded trash or loose change. Can I find more than just trash with the depth and alloy detection of a Skycruiser TX-910 metal detector? Read on to see what I think!
Skycruiser TX 910 Metal Detector review – test your mettle as you meddle with metal! Read More
NEWS – Campers, hikers, and anyone who likes to be prepared will want to check out the Ti-FST, which stands for F.ire S.upport T.ool. This titanium tube can hold everything you need to make a fire as well as help you to get back home if you are lost. The Ti-FST is designed in three sections with
Ti-FST can become a titanium tube of fire making multi-tool coolness! Read More
NEWS – My Zero-G garden hose from 2018 is still performing perfectly. I bought it myself, leave it outdoors, and it works like a champ. If this sounds like a commercial, sorry, but this mundane, ‘everybody needs one’ product has been a good one for me, so this is an uncompensated endorsement. This hose has
Don’t get hosed by low quality hose Read More
REVIEW – My father has a house on Lake Hartwell, and much of the lot between his house and the lake is trees. One tree or another is always falling down, whether to storms or old age or whatever. While a chainsaw is great for breaking down the trunk and the large branches, it’s less
POTENCO Mini Chainsaw review – handy for trimming small branches Read More
REVIEW – We heat our house with wood that I cut off of the local state forest. So, I’m used to chain saws and have two large gas-powered beasts that I use to provide our heat. When the offer to review the Saker mini chainsaw came up, I thought it would be a cute little
Saker Mini Chainsaw review – lumberjack function, cordless drill package! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional
BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit review – It’s more than just a fire pit Read More
REVIEW – Ever since Covid hit in 2020, I have not had a chance to take a multi-day vacation outside of the state of Texas where I live. I am stoked about a 5-day hiking trip I planned for Utah in May. One of the things that I always carry in my backpack is a
LifeSaver Wayfarer water purifier review – Clean water for hikers Read More
REVIEW – In the Pacific Northwest having an axe or tomahawk is almost a requirement to live here. Everyone is always outdoors and you never know if you’re going to run into a Sasquatch or a fallen tree which are both very likely. Let’s see if the 5.11 Tactical CFA Peacemaker Tomahawk is up to either
5.11 Tactical CFA Peacemaker Tomahawk review Read More