News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
Working in IT for my day job and being a gadget fan, I carry a lot of gear each day. I’ve always admired the many reviews for SCOTTeVEST here on the-gadgeteer and now finally get a chance to do a review myself! Spring season is upon us here in New York, so this looked […]
SCOTTeVEST SeV Sterling Jacket for women review Read More
The Bang Bang Solar Tent incorporates a solar charging panel so you can keep your devices charged in the great outdoors. After all, you don’t want to rough it too much! The 5W solar panel charges a lithium storage battery, which can then be used to charge phones, cameras, LED lights, and other low-voltage devices.
Charge your devices while you recharge yourself in the great outdoors Read More
The Four Person Beach Mat is impossible to cover with sand. Used in military applications to contain sand and dust when helicopters land and take off, it’s made from two layers of patented, woven polyurethane that filters sand through to the ground as soon as any falls on the mat. Because of the construction, sand passes
Keep that pesky sand at bay with this mat Read More
Flashlights come in all shapes and sizes nowadays, and LED technology has enabled blindingly bright units to be smaller than some coins. But, for longer distances, there always needs for a good reflector and lens system involved, in order to amplify the LED’s glow. Enter the ArmyTek Barracuda, a powerful, rugged, handheld light with a
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The Gadgeteer Kid and I are huge carnivores, as are many of our friends and family members. We barbecue year-round, especially during the summer months. As many of you aficionados of the grill know, cooking everyone’s meal to perfection can be a challenge. Well, the folks at iDevices have recently introduced the iGrillmini, a smaller,
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So you’re out in the wilderness, Les Stroud style, and you need a fire. Stat. You would have bought a lighter but they didn”t allow them on the plane. Fortunately, you remembered to pack your Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter! Available for $19.99 at ThinkGeek, $11.99 at Amazon and reportedly (from reviews) for less than
A lighter for computer geeks – Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter Read More
With the Jetboil Flash Cooking System Java Kit, you can have fresh coffee when you’re camping, riding out the power outages in the aftermath of a storm, or while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. With each 100g Jetpower canister, you’ll be able to brew 12 liters of coffee in the FluxRing cooking cup with insulating cozy (one
Have freshly brewed coffee at the end of the world Read More
I love cameras but a nearly equal obsession of mine is finding better ways to carry them wherever I go. This has seriously piqued my interest: the MindShift Gear UltraLight Camera Cover. Available in two colors (blue or black) and three sizes to accommodate different sized camera setups. It comes with an integrated belt and
MindShift Gear Ultralight Camera Cover: Your camera will thank you! Read More
Hoodies are all the rage these days, a standard of casual clothing just about everywhere. SCOTTeVEST has its own spin on this wardrobe staple, recently debuting three new products: The Hoodie-Cotton, The Hoodie-Microfiber, and the limited-edition Knowmatic Hoodie (pictured here), a collaboration with designer jeffstaple. While SCOTTeVEST previously had its Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece, these three
SCOTTeVEST debuts three new hoodies, including limited edition Knowmatic Read More
When the Segway was first announced in 2001, inventor Dean Kamen declared that it would change the way people move around in urban environments. While its incredibly high price tag made it unapproachable for most people, a new Indiegogo campaign, URB-E seeks to be the next urban transport king. Available in the 3-wheel Commuter model or
The quest for a better Segway? Read More
I’m guessing that a lot of our readers have some sort of EDC (Every Day Carry) setup that they carry about with them for those just in case moments. The folks at Gerber (the knife a survival tool company, not the baby food maker) have embraced the concept of EDC with their own line of
Everyday survival is a zip with the Gerber GDC selection Read More
This looks dangerous, but I suppose having stacking cots could save room inside a cramped tent. The Two Person Portable Camping Bunk Bed has “sturdy steel construction bars” and a sleeping surface, made of heavy-duty, washable, mildew-resistant 600D polyester, that’s wider than most camping cots. It says it sleeps two adults, with a weight limit of
These camping cots let you “rack ’em and stack ’em” Read More
When your workouts include running, walking, biking or other activities in the streets, it’s very important that you don’t blend into your surroundings. You want to be easily visible to drivers or you might end up as a skid mark on the pavement. In addition to wearing light colored clothing, and adding reflectors on your
AthLights – Tiny wearable flashing LED lights that keep you visible Read More
I have always wanted to try a SCOTTeVEST article of clothing for myself. Julie has reviewed many of their creations over the years. Jackets, vests, pants, etc…all designed to inconspicuously carry your gear with you, giving each article its own space to ride along in. I finally get my chance, SCOTTeVEST sent me their SeV Revolution Plus
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Who doesn’t appreciate a good paracord bracelet? No one right? But how can you make your paracord bracelet even more functional? The Survival Bracelet Accessory from CRKT may be a good start. Designed by Tom Stokes, the Survival Bracelet Accessory is made from injection molded, glass filled nylon that features a compass, a magnesium fire
Does the Survival Bracelet Accessory make my paracord bracelet look too big? Read More
If you like camping without roughing it too much, you probably like a stove to cook your meals. You probably don’t want anything too heavy, because you have to carry it to the camp site. The Coleman PerfectFlow InstaStart Fold N Go 2-Burner Stove gives you a spacious cooking surface in a package that folds up smaller
The comforts of home – without breaking your back Read More
If cost is no object for a great-tasting pizza, you might try your hand at making your own in this wood-fired pizza oven. You’ll need a safe outdoor area to set up this Italian-made oven. According to the product information, the Rapid Heating Wood Burning Pizza Oven from Hammacher Schlemmer “has an electrogalvanized powder-coated steel roof
Why bother with delivery? Make your own pizza in this wood-burning oven Read More
The world of actions cams is a crowded one to say the least, but what if you are looking for something a little more business like, something that is more plug and protect than plug and play? The V.I.O. Stream may be what you are looking for. Built as a modular camera system, the Stream
Make them seen on the scene with the V.I.O. Stream Read More
As a matter of fact, it looks a lot like a wine bottle cork. Pop the cork end off of the Bottlelight to expose the USB plug that’s used to charge the internal battery. When you need emergency lighting or even some ambient mood lighting without the risk of candle flames, you just twist the
This emergency light is no bigger than a wine cork Read More
The Military Grade Portable Smartphone Fishfinding Sonar from FishHunter is so small, you can almost carry it in your pocket. It’s shrunk down to fit inside a 8.5″ X 6.2″ X 3.0″ red rubber ball. It has a rechargeable battery inside, and it comes with a charging stand. You just float the military-grade sonar transducer in the
A fish-finding sonar that’s so small it can almost fit in your pocket Read More