News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
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
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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
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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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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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
Mozzie Style Mosquito Net Jacket review – Protection from mosquitos without chemicals! Read More
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
RockRocker HWY23E pressure washer review – Blast it, it’s powerful Read More
REVIEW – With the unofficial start of summer upon us, it’s time to dust off the camping, hiking, and backpacking gear and prepare for adventure. For me, one of the most important considerations when heading to the great outdoors is knowing when I will be able to eat. Not just when I will eat though,
REVIEW – With spring finally arriving in the Pacific Northwest this year my wife wanted to start a garden in the backyard. The idea of swinging a pickaxe to break up soil all weekend did not sound fun so to save my back I jumped at the chance to review the Eveage corded electric tiller. Let’s
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REVIEW – Perfect for camping, picnics or even the mundane task of keeping things chilled while grocery shopping, the Hcalory 35L Portable car refrigerator / freezer can come in handy in these and many other situations where portable refrigeration is needed. Let’s look at what this portable refrigeration unit has to offer. What is it?
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REVIEW – Pressure washers are both a blessing and a curse. They perform very well cleaning up a muddy or bug-goo-covered vehicle, keeping a garage floor squeaky clean, or flushing a hard winter’s grime away from vinyl siding, but… setting them up can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Thankfully, Giraffe Tools has addressed nearly all of
REVIEW – Spring is in the air, and my wife and I are into full outdoor mode. This means landscaping, planting vegetables and flowers, etc, and adding lights to our outdoor space. Most of the lights needed for the front of the house are in place, but I want more lights on my deck and
XMCOSY+ Outdoor Smart LED Dimmable String Lights review – WiFi controlled outdoor lighting Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to take a boat with you on your outdoor adventures but thought it would be way too heavy to carry, then the Uncharted Supply Co. Rapid Raft inflatable raft might be a great solution. This durable nylon raft folds down into a 15 x 5 x 5 inch package
This 6 ft inflatable raft folds down into the size of a loaf of bread! Read More
NEWS – The Xergur Camping Tripod Board is a stainless steel plate that is designed to make primitive campfire cooking easier. The plate has four holes in it. Three of the holes are for branches to create a cooking tripod and the center hole is for the included chain that has a hook to hang
This gadget will make campfire cooking much easier! Read More