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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional […]
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REVIEW – Ever since Covid hit in 2020, I have not had a chance to take a multi-day vacation outside of the state of Texas where I live. I am stoked about a 5-day hiking trip I planned for Utah in May. One of the things that I always carry in my backpack is a
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REVIEW – In the Pacific Northwest having an axe or tomahawk is almost a requirement to live here. Everyone is always outdoors and you never know if you’re going to run into a Sasquatch or a fallen tree which are both very likely. Let’s see if the 5.11 Tactical CFA Peacemaker Tomahawk is up to either
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REVIEW – Portable smokeless fire pits have been on my radar for more than a year. A year ago, I kept seeing them as suggestions for Christmas gifts for that person who has everything. I’m usually slow to jump on the bandwagon, so I’ve been hanging back to see if these held the same appeal
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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
You can dig a hole, rake some leaves, and chop wood with this multi-tool! Read More
REVIEW — The beach. It’s one of those places everyone wants to go to enjoy the sun, but once you get there, at some point you wind up missing the shade. I have used many canopies over the years, but I’ve never seen one as light and portable as the Shibumi Beach Shade. They call
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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
This watch band compass will make sure you don’t get lost! Read More
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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REVIEW – As the weather is getting colder in the Midwest and hockey season has started for our family, I’m always cold! I own everything from hoodies to thick winter coats, but sometimes you want to be warm without having to wear all the bulk or carry around a coat when you are going in
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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
Worx NITRO 80V Brushless Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower review – Feel the Power! Read More
REVIEW – When I first saw a Solo Stove fire pit I was so intrigued. What kind of magic makes a smokeless fire pit? The only reason I didn’t buy one is that I didn’t have a great spot for it. Recently, though, Solo Stove introduced the Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit — a teeny tabletop
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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
This “match” will help you start a campfire FAST! Read More
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
Take this folding rocking chair on your next camping adventure! Read More
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
SmartWings Outdoor Shades review – motorized, solar-powered, and HomeKit-enabled! Read More
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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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
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,
TowerBall Bundle review – a casual yet highly flexible lawn game Read More
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,
Haoyishu Outdoor Solar Lights review – Let your garden grow some glow! Read More
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
This multi-tool walking stick will make your next hike amazing! Read More
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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