News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
REVIEW – I’ve been using security cameras inside and outside my house to monitor my property when I’m there and when I’m not there (if you want to know how I use traditional cameras, let me know). I have 12 wooded acres of property, I wonder what’s going on out there when I’m not looking… […]
Tactacam Reveal X-Pro cellular trail camera review – Critters will smile and say cheese! Read More
REVIEW – When I was a kid, we planned a ski trip to the mountains of West Virginia. The forecast was shaping up to be VERY cold, so my dad got me a pair of heated socks. They were wool socks with a bunch of D batteries in a holder that strapped to your
Kemimoto Classic Heated Vest review – Stay warm, just about anywhere! Read More
REVIEW – It seems like most of the activities I’m involved with involve mud. Caving, mountain biking, and trail running can get you very dirty, often far from any “normal” places where you could clean up. Additionally, you usually end up with muddy gear. This leaves me with the option to drive home sweaty and
Flextail Max portable shower review – clean off, anywhere! Read More
REVIEW – Some years ago, I had a snowblower with a gas engine of a similar size and shape to the Worx in this review. It was frequently frustrating and a pain in the patoot to start. The fuel smelled awful, stalled at the most inopportune times, and I damaged my rotator cuff trying to
WORX Nitro 40V Power Share 20-inch Snowblower review – Clears away snow in a jiffy! Read More
REVIEW – If you have a house with trees and/or large shrubs, you know how much upkeep it can be to keep things properly trimmed. If you’re like us, you have been too busy and/or poor to tackle the pruning or hire someone to do it. The Saker multifunction mini chainsaw is exactly what we’ve
Saker multifunction mini chainsaw review – punches above its weight class Read More
REVIEW – I already have a leaf blower. It’s a 700 CFM blower from Kobalt, and I like it. It does, however, have a fatal flaw: It requires an extension cord for power. It’s forever getting caught on things in my garage or stuck under one of the tires on my car. It’s not even
AiDot Enhulk 930 Leaf Blower review – all that power! Read More
REVIEW – If you maintain a home, taming the onslaught of renegade flora can be challenging. Sometimes a full-size chainsaw is dramatic overkill. Having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. Make your pruning and trimming needs easy with Alloyman’s CS-BM11 Mini Cordless Chainsaw! What is it? The Alloyman CS-BM11 is a
REVIEW – I have a lot of trees on my property and that means that they often require trimming. Instead of using pruning shears and a ladder, I was happy to accept the VEVOR 2-in-1 Cordless Pole Saw & Mini Chainsaw when it was offered for review. Let’s go trim some limbs! What is it?
VEVOR 2-in-1 Cordless Pole Saw & Mini Chainsaw review Read More
REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice,
Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! Read More
REVIEW – I have 12 acres of mostly wooded property and that means there are always trees that need pruned and limbs that need to be disposed of. In the past, I’ve used a small handsaw to do this kind of work but when I was offered the Sainlogic electric mini chainsaw for review, I
Sainlogic electric mini chainsaw review – Go Leatherface on your trees with this chainsaw! Read More
REVIEW – Many years ago, my better half and I belonged to a treasure hunting club here in Southern Indiana. We each had a metal detector and liked to go to local parks to look for coins and other treasures. We even participated in some club events where dozens of people would hunt for buried
SAKOBS (GC1080) Pro Metal Detector review – Let’s go treasure hunting! Read More
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