News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
This winter has been the pits. It’s cold and snowy, and I’m ready for it to be over. There’s still several weeks to suffer through before spring, and Hammacher Schlemmer has some Bluetooth earbuds that will keep your ears warm while we’re waiting. The Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers have integrated speakers and a microphone so […]
Listen to music without getting frost-bitten ears Read More
The Enhance Nightlux EXP lamp works as a lantern or an LED flashlight, and it’s perfect for use camping or as an emergency light in your car or home. You can charge the Nightlux lamp via USB; a fully charged battery will give you 40 minutes of lantern use (65 lumens) or 4.5 hours of
Keep this hand-cranked emergency lantern everywhere you need one Read More
The next time you decide to go camping, consider a tent from UK based Big Bang Tents. Not only are these tents available in a variety of colorful patterns that are perfect for festivals, they also feature a 5w solar panel, lithium solar storage bank and mobile phone/USB charging adaptors for charging many of your
Big Bang Tents will protect you from nature while you sleep and charge your gadgets Read More
There are lots of people like me that like to bring gadgets with them while camping. Although I try to disconnect a bit, it’s nice to bring my cell phone and a few battery packs with me. Wouldn’t it be great to to use an item to charge my mobile devices while I cook at
The PowerPot V review Read More
About a year ago, I reviewed the Switch Modular Pocket Knife from Quirky. I loved the concept of a customizable Swiss Army style pocket knife / multi-tool, but found that the product itself needed a lot of work to be even remotely usable. Now there’s an updated version of the Switch that seems to have
Switch Modular Pocket Knife gets an update Read More
From the “Now I’ve seen everything” file comes Garbage Pantz. If you’ve ever wished that you could give your ugly trash cans a fashion makeover, Garbage Pantz durable all weather covers let you express your creativity. The stretchy machine washable covers fit most 32 to 45 gallon cans, rectangle or round in shape. They are
Do these pants make my can look fat? Read More
I always cringe a little when I’m driving along and see horses and riders sharing the road. It’s not because I don’t like horses or don’t want to share the road. It’s because I’m always afraid that something will happen and a horse or rider will be injured or worse because someone in a car
Happy – and safe – trails to you with these Tail Lights Read More
Growing up, my friends and I would hope for the perfect winter storm, 6 inches of snow followed by compaction by cars and temperatures cold enough to freeze it into ice…something that rarely happens in Seattle where rain reigns supreme. Those were ideal conditions for sledding. Not the relatively safe flat bottomed kind of sledding
Every 12 year old’s dream – The Snolo Stealth-X Read More
Got your Bluetooth speaker yet? Here’s another entry in the field, and it’s from Sherwood. The EXM-50 does everything you’d expect from a Bluetooth speaker, plus it has apps for iOS and Android to control the device and is claimed to be resistant to spraying water. Being new to the US market, we get to play
Sherwood EXM-50 In & Outdoor Wireless Streaming Audio Bluetooth speaker review Read More
If you are familiar with the name Pelican, then you may know that they are known for their cases that are tough, durable, and long-lasting. I was unaware that Pelican made flashlights, so naturally I was very curious on how good their flashlights could be. I assumed that if they made solid cases that they would
Pelican 2370 3-in-1 Color Mode LED Flashlight review Read More
Ah, winter. When touchscreen phones first became popular, this time of year meant no gloves, or no phone. Now, there are a ton of gloves on the market. My last pair of gloves left the touchscreen sensitive fingertips freezing cold, to where I had to wear gloves over them in order to stay warm. I
Glider Gloves Urban Style Touchscreen Gloves review Read More
Attach the Wireless Bicycle Turn Signal from Fancy to the post under the seat of your bike, and you’ll increase your visibility and safety. A wireless push-button controller mounts on the handlebars controls the left/right turn signals and the hazard/safety mode. The ultra-bright LEDs and an audible alarm ensures that others are aware of your
Increase your safety by adding turn signals to you bicycle Read More
If you’re like me, you have a lot of names on your gift lists. And maybe like me, you want to give somebody something they’ll find really useful, so you need good gifts at a great price. How about giving someone a product that that help them out if a winter storm causes them to
Give the gift of emergency preparedness this holiday season Read More
The Hammerhead is a crowdfunded handlebar mounted smart and social bike navigator device which features LED lights that show turn by turn directions. The LEDs are able to provide comprehensive route information while keeping your hands on the handlebars. You can pair it up with your iOS or Android smartphone to enjoy social sharing features that
Let Hammerhead guide your next bike ride Read More
The BigFoot Triple Insulated Bottle from Colorado based Eco Vessel is a water bottle that will allow you to stay hydrated all day. It holds 45 oz (1300 ml) of liquid and will keep that liquid cold for a crazy long time. We’re talking up to a day and a half – 36 hours. If hot drinks
Eco Vessel BigFoot Triple Insulated 45 oz. Bottle review Read More
The Folding Firebox Nano is a 3″ stainless steel camp stove that when folded, will fit in your pocket. It weighs in at less than 6 ounces (170 grams) and is about .25 inches thick when collapsed. It doesn’t requires any assembly or tools to set it up. Just unfold, add sticks, twigs or a
Folding Firebox Nano is a camping stove small enough to fit in your shirt pocket Read More
I will admit that I am a pocket multi-tool lover. I guess I picture myself as a closeted Boy Scout, aways wanting to be prepared. So when I see a different design for a pocket multi-tool, I like to post about it. The Parachute Multi-Tool, a Kickstarter project by Jeff Morin, recently caught my eye.
It may not slow your fall, but the Parachute Multi-Tool can fix things once you land Read More
BioLite, the same company that brought us the CampStove, is now offering an accessory that serves two functions. The KettlePot is made of thin stainless steel, so it’s more durable than aluminum pots and easier to clean without worrying about scrubbing off the coating. It comes with a BPA-free plastic kettle top with a silicone
A compact, multi-purpose cooking pot and kettle from the makers of the BioLite CampStove Read More
Lets face it, at 40+ years of age (closer to 50 than to 30) my hardcore extreme action sport days are far behind me. That doesn’t mean I am an old stick in the mud, I still like to get out be active and I have even been known try new things. But now my
IronX DXG 5G9VHD Camcorder review part 1 Read More
When walking at night, you need to be conscious of your clothing choices to make sure that you are visible to drivers. When it’s raining, it can be even harder for drivers to see clearly, so you want to make sure there is no way they can miss seeing you. With the Hi-reflective Umbrella from
Be visible when walking at night with this umbrella Read More