News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
Over the years, I have reviewed multiple very nice flashlights. The cream of that crop has always been the SureFire flashlights I have had the privilege to review. There is little argument that the folks at SureFire make extremely well made hardware. However, many comments in my SureFire reviews say they are too expensive and […]
SureFire UB3T Invictus LED Flashlight Review Read More
The SaberTooth Ultraportable LED Utility Light from Bask Blade looks like a small fluorescent light bulb, but it’s a portable LED light with a rechargeable battery inside. It has a durable, shatterproof casing, and it’s weather resistant. At 8.3″ X 1.2″ and weighing 4.8 ounces, it’s small enough to fit in a backpack, bag, or
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I love multi-tools! They are even my ‘go to’ idea for gifts for most people,. Even the non-‘everyday carry’ types often appreciate a pocketable device that has several handy tools built into it. A work buddy pulled out a Gerber Splice to do a repair the other day and I instantly fell in love with
Gerber Splice Mini-tool Review Read More
I live in the woods of Southern Indiana and often find that I need to trim low hanging limbs on the trees in my yard. I’ve resorted to using a saw before, but most of the time, we’ll wait till we have a lot of limbs to trim and will ask Jeanne’s brother to come
Skip the Gas with the OREGON PowerNow Battery Powered Chainsaw Read More
Had it with packs that can’t hold up to real, down-and-dirty use? Have a look at GORUCK. The name is a combination of “go” which implies movement and “ruck” (short for rucksack, a military word for backpack) which implies action, energy and purpose. GORUCK’s products are designed by a former US Special Forces (AKA Green
GORUCK ‘brings it’ with rugged, USA-made packs Read More
The Get-Back GPS from Brunton is a small keychain sized GPS device that gives you the fastest way back to your starting point. Charge it via a free USB port and you’re ready to go hiking. All you do is set up to 3 waypoints and then the Get-Back will point the way to get
Brunton helps you find your way back from your next hike Read More
The Brinno GardenWatchCam is a weather resistant, time lapse camera that will help you capture cool video of activities that regular snapshot photography can’t easily do. Imagine capturing a flower blooming, a house being constructed, the autumn leaves changing colors. You can do that with the GardenWatchCam. Let’s take a look.
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No, I’m not referring to interchangeable camera lenses, I’m talking about the lenses in your sunglasses. Switch Vision is a sports performance sunglass company with a patented interchange lens system that uses high-energy magnets embedded in the lens and frame to enable users to quickly swap lenses and easily as light conditions and activities change.
Switch Vision – The World’s Only Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System Read More
Last week I had a news post about the OnTip capacitive touch screen gloves and today I have another glove related post for you. The Mechanix Wear Glove Lights won’t help you use your smartphone when you’re outdoors, but they will keep your surroundings illuminated with the built in LED that provides light for 14hrs.
You need a hand to use this hands-free flashlight Read More
It’s the 3rd of September and if you’ve been watching Game of Thrones, you know that Winter is coming. That means it’s time to start shopping for cold weather gadget gear. Last winter I reviewed the Agloves and loved them. They allow you to easily interact with your capacitive phone without having to take off
It’s time to shop for winter gadget gear Read More
As a motorcycle rider as much as I love my MotoGP bike racing (go Stoner !!), as a Citizen of Planet Earth I always wonder how much of our precious fossil fuel is used up during a weekend of racing (and that’s not even taking into account transport to and from events and other things).
Motorcycle + Salt + Electricity = Landspeed Record Read More
I love my Roomba so why not the same for my lawn ? Husqvarna has a range of three robotic lawn mowers covering from 1800-3000m2 capability. Just like the Roomba, they find their own way home when they’re low on battery to recharge. They have a timer/scheduler, are weatherproof and include a theft alarm. There’s
Husqvarna Automower – Lock up the dog first Read More
The FishEyes Rod and Reel looks like a neat way to add some extra fun to your next fishing trip. This fishing rod has a built in underwater color video camera and LCD display that will allow you to actually see the fish approaching your hook. The camera also has an LED light so that
FishEyes – See Fish Before You Catch Them Read More
While in San Diego this past week I saw surfing at its best. Many surfers were trying to reach the big waves and getting tired paddling out only to miss the perfect wave. These days, technology is going to give some lucky surfers an edge thanks to WaveJet – one of the first jet powered
WaveJet Powers Up Your Surfing Read More
Cellphone cameras may be taking over for compact point and shoot cameras, but you’re not going to take your phone snorkeling for underwater shots and videos. That’s where the $59.99 VIVITAR 690 HD Pocket Video Camera comes in. It offers a waterproof design with a built-in microphone and speaker. Also included is software that allows
VIVITAR Introduces an Underwater HD Pocket Video Camera Read More
This little compass will always show you which way is North. Just remove it from the included waterproof aluminum capsule, set it on a flat surface and it will swivel around to point North/South. A Red dot marks the North end of this powerful rare earth magnet that is pretty much unbreakable. Even better is
Easy to use compass that you’ll never break Read More
There are a variety of solar charging kits on the market, but not all of them can help you keep your cool. This Mini Solar Kit from Duluth Trading Co. has several attachments that can keep you cool and do several other things, too. First is the solar collector/battery power station (storage capacity not documented).
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This on-demand water heater from Coleman is great for campers, remote cabins, or just emergency preparedness. The Hot Water On Demand heater can heat water to over 100 degrees in less than five seconds. There’s a rechargeable battery to pump the water that is charged with AC power or by a car power outlet. The
Coleman Hot Water On Demand for Camping or Emergency Preparedness Read More
For campers who like to rough it without giving up their coffee, Coleman offers the 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe. The coffee maker uses a 16.4 oz propane cylinder; you’ll get about 4.4 hours of brewing time from each cylinder. It has an InstaStart auto-ignition button so you don’t have to
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We’ve seen multi-tools before, but how about a multi-tool that happens to be in the form of a pen? The Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen not only writes like a normal ink pen, but it can break glass and start fires. It’s made of Aircraft Aluminum with a screw off top that exposes a
Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen can do more than write Read More