Outdoor Gear

News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.

You can dig a hole, rake some leaves, and chop wood with this multi-tool!

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NEWS – We’ve reported about similar outdoor modular axe multi-tools before, but the Forrest Tool Company MAX Tool Kit caught my eye because it’s made in the USA and is standard equipment on Army Light Tactical Vehicles (according to their product page). The MAX Tool Kit features a 34” composite polyglass handle and a 3.5-lb

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This watch band compass will make sure you don’t get lost!

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NEWS – Check out this cool wearable compass that can clip to your watch band. It’s the Sun Company WristLock compass and it’s a 22mm liquid-filled compass that features an aluminum housing and luminous markings to make it easier to see in low-light conditions. The compass has a locking clip that allows it to be

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Venustas 2022 Women’s Heated Down Vest with Heating Pockets Review

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REVIEW – It is finally getting cold here in South Texas.  By cold, I mean highs in the 40s.  I know that is not cold to some of you, but after over 30 days of 100-degree heat, 40 seems pretty darn cold to me!  I hate the cold and would rather have a 100-degree day

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Worx NITRO 80V Brushless Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower review – Feel the Power!

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REVIEW – It’s that time of the year again, autumn and all the falling leaves that come with it. I’ve spent many hours working in the yard, raking leaves. This year is a little different; I’ve got the Worx NITRO 80V Brushless Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower to review and help me wrangle my leaves. Let’s

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This “match” will help you start a campfire FAST!

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NEWS – The Überleben Tindår Wick is an aluminum tube with a paraffin-coated wick. To use this “match”, you pull out the wick, fluff the fibers on the end, and then use a Ferro rod to spark the wick. Paraffin is really flammable so the weatherproof Tindår Wick is quick to light. The tube doesn’t

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Take this folding rocking chair on your next camping adventure!

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NEWS – Here’s a chair that will make your time around the campfire even cozier. It’s the GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker. Yes, you can take a rocking chair on your camping trip. The GCI rocker is a folding chair that features a  sturdy powder-coated steel frame that can fold down for easy transport. The chair

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SmartWings Outdoor Shades review – motorized, solar-powered, and HomeKit-enabled!

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REVIEW – The front of our house faces to the south, but it’s angled slightly towards the southeast.  The result is that during the summer months, the evening sun peaks around the side of our house and floods into our back porch.  I’ve been looking for a way to reduce the sun as well as

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Fixnow 500E battery powered pressure washer review

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REVIEW – As soon as the summer starts, I start cleaning and power washing all of the surfaces that have been dirtied by the elements of the winter season. Around my home, there are things like the driveway and the deck that need the services of my powerful gas-powered power washer. However, summer is also

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Coolife 20MP 4K video HD trail camera review –  It’s fun to see what roams your woods or yard at night!

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REVIEW – There’s a small forested area on the edge of my town where I walk my dog every morning.  I often see deer and turkeys in the woods, but I’ve seen tracks of many other creatures, especially in the snow.  I always thought it would be fun to get some photos of these animals

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TowerBall Bundle review – a casual yet highly flexible lawn game

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REVIEW – Summer is here!  That means it’s time for picnics in the park and barbeques on the beach!  When gathered together outdoors with family and friends for food and fun, it’s a great time to put your phone away and pull out a lawn game or two for some friendly competition.  In this review,

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Haoyishu Outdoor Solar Lights review – Let your garden grow some glow!

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REVIEW – The summer sun is here! Haoyishu’s lanterns and wall lamps soak up the sun during the day and bestow some glow at night. My wife and I love to add grandeur to the garden so adding some spiffy solar splendor is simple! What is it? Haoyishu’s LED solar lights convert sunlight to electricity,

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This multi-tool walking stick will make your next hike amazing!

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NEWS – Hiking and camping are wonderful ways to get outside and enjoy nature. I like hiking in my own woods but where I live the terrain is not flat. There are a lot of gullies and ravines. I usually grab a long stick at the beginning of the hike to use as a walking

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Rachio 3 8-zone smart sprinkler controller review

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REVIEW – The 2022 Dog Days of Summer will bring brutally hot conditions to most of the USA. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Wi-Fi enabled Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller uses local weather forecasts to precisely control the watering schedule. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Take the nCamp stove on your next epic camping adventure

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NEWS – Although I’ve never lived in a city and currently live in the middle of the woods, I’ve never gone camping before! Crazy right? If I ever do decide to go camping, I’d seriously consider taking the nCamp multi-fuel stove with me. This little guy looks impressive. First of all, it’s made in the

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Mozzie Style Mosquito Net Jacket review – Protection from mosquitos without chemicals!

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REVIEW – Mosquitos, gnats, biting flies, and more are incredibly annoying and when it comes to mosquitos, they can be a real threat to our health. Is there a way to enjoy time outdoors without drenching yourself in bug repellent? That’s where the Mozzie Style Mosquito Net Jacket comes in. Let’s put it on, zip

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RockRocker HWY23E pressure washer review – Blast it, it’s powerful

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REVIEW – The title of this review pretty much says it all—how does anyone live without a pressure washer? I’ve used various pressure washers over the years. It’s because I live in hot—and very humid—Central Florida that this question comes up. If certain parts of a house—siding, decking, or a driveway—are not periodically cleaned, gross

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