News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
The eco-friendly citronella oil mosquito repellent wristband from SourceSquare contains no DEET. It uses 100% natural Citronella oil, which is non-toxic and is safe to use by small children. These adjustable bracelets claim to be effective for up to 240 hours. I’m wondering if they just repel mosquitoes from your wrist or your whole body […]
Better than wearing a candle around your neck… Read More
Tremont Electric has developed the nPower® PEG (Personal Energy Generator), a small, lightweight device that recharges your hand-held electronics from the kinetic energy you generate while walking, running, or biking. Slip it in your backpack, briefcase, or purse and go about your daily activities. As you move, your PEG will continuously top-off its internal battery
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Built for the job / construction site, the Bosch Power Box 360 is one tough radio / sound system. It was first introduced in 2004, but has been updated with two new models that retain the signature roll-cage design. Both have a 5 speaker design with an integrated sub woofer. They have a special weather
A Sound System on Steroids – The Bosch Power Box 360 Read More
‘Round these parts, with summer comes camping, and with camping comes gadgets. And one gadget no camper should be with out is the flashlight…or is it the lantern? With the UCO MightyMight Compact Lantern and Torch by Industrial Revolution, you get both in one device. With an LED bulb and aluminum body, it’s durable, long-lasting
Flashlight or lantern? Bring both in one Read More
While originally designed for runners or bicyclists, anyone with an active lifestyle or profession or who wants some additional safety identification may want to have a look at Road ID. The Original Wrist ID Sport (pictured) is a bracelet that features a laser-engraved plate for your emergency contact information that could help first responders in
Road ID could save your life Read More
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Swiss Army Knives . All opinions are 100% mine. In my opinion, you can’t really call yourself a true gadgeteer unless you have at least one Swiss Army knife somewhere in your arsenal of tools. The company that has brought us the iconic Red
Victorinox Dual Pro X Knife Review Read More
As a long distance runner, I always take a drink out with me when running, especially as I know that I should be well hydrated before, during and afterwards. I’ve tried many different types of drinks bottles, from straight forward sports bottles, to the more specially designed running varieties. However, regardless of which bottle I use, after a
A water bottle for the 21st Century! Read More
There are backpacks and then there are BACKPACKS. I love backpacks, always have. I’m the ultimate Bag Lady in that I just love all kinds of bags. I’m not “fashionista” in that I carry around a Coach bag with all the Cs all over it or a Louis Vuitton with the tapestry logo. No. Seriously,
Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack Review Read More
Polar has launched the CS500 cycling computer. It is the first cycling computer to offer touch screen operation with a sleek, extra-large display screen. The CS500 provides data such as speed, distance, cadence, heart rate and calories burned along with other key info. An optional wireless DataLink accessory (which includes Mac compatibility) enables Cyclists to
Become the next Lance Armstrong Polar’s CS500 cycling computer Read More
One of the nice things about The-Gadgeteer is that we review products that we have a passion for or that deserve attention even though the product may not require electricity. Or wires. Or Bluetooth compatibility. Or a touch-screen display. The set of SWIX earmuffs shown here is one of those products. Simple, subtle, compact and
Aural Oreos? Naw – Swix Ear Muffs Read More
The Rechargeable Bike Entertainment Gadget from Brando is several gadgets in one. It has a modular design with a snap on FM Radio and LED flashlight. It also has a built in 4GB MP3/WMA player with built in speaker. A special bicycle handlebar mount is also included, making it a great gadget for long bike
Bike Entertainment Gadget Read More
Camping and outdoors season is almost here in the Midwest, so it is time to start thinking about your outdoors gadgets. Since it is impractical to bring the campfire into your tent or trailer, the outdoors person needs some form of artificial light source. Let me ‘turn you on to the latest, the AltusLumen Lightgear
AltusLumen Lightgear-Gre LED Light Review Read More
This is a cool idea- a solar panel charging ‘handle’ with interchangeable heads. The ‘mini kit’ includes a flashlight, book light, fan, radio/speaker, and a USB charger head. Let’s take a closer look…
Mini Solar Set Review Read More
When it’s a Duracell-Powered Neuton mower which can be charged on only 10 cents worth of electricity. Neuton’s are the quietest lawn mowers available and are powered by a rechargeable 24 or 36-Volt Duracell battery so they don’t require gas or oil, which means no more messy, smelly stuff on your hands and clothes. They
When is a lawnmower a gadget? Read More
If skateboards, inline skates and bicycles no longer excite you, combine all their elements and check out the Magic One Wheel from Brando. I’d probably break my neck trying it out, but it looks like it would be a lot of fun. The price is a little spendy though at $222.00.
Bicycle + Skateboard = Magic One Wheel Read More
Beam N Read Hands-free Lights from ASF Lightware Solutions are portable LED lamps worn on the chest. The theory is that this illuminates your working area better than headlamps or other options. The people who make them are pretty enthusiastic about them, and deservedly so!
Beam N Read Hands-free Lights Review Read More
Our family does a fair amount of camping during the year, nothing steep and deep, but out in the sticks none the less. Camping, my Air Force survival training, being a diehard MythBuster fan, etc., I try to be prepared for nearly any circumstance. That being said, EXOTAC has several products that not only adds
EXOTAC nanoSTRIKER and MATCHCAP Firestarter Review Read More
My sister and I used to be birdwatchers when we were kids. We even kept notebooks where we would write down the birds we saw and the times we saw them. We didn’t take pictures of birds back then, but the Brinno BirdWatchCam has me thinking about getting back into the hobby. It’s a motion
Photograph your feathered friends with the Brinno BirdWatchCam Read More
The Nubrella is a very clever remake of the ordinary umbrella. It’s a bubble shaped cover that you can strap under your shoulders so that you can even use it hands free. As long as you don’t mind looking like Dark Helmet from the movie Space Balls, this $40 product will keep you dry and
Nubrella – a hands free umbrella Read More