News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
REVIEW – I do a lot of work on my motorcycle myself. I have added all sorts of accessories and replaced existing parts with newer and better ones. I have done all of this while lying on the floor in the garage with really bad lighting. I have added can lights to my garage ceiling […]
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REVIEW – Here in Indiana, we love to be outdoors. Love it. However, having all four full-on seasons ’round these parts means we can and often do have our fair share of chill-in-the-air or even downright, deep-space frigid temperatures. For those times, the situation can be made tolerable and even pleasant when a bit of
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REVIEW – As an Eagle Scout and father to a scout, to me the idea of a firestarter that works by just pulling a string felt slightly insulting a first. Fire making is an essential scout skill, after all! Then I looked back at all the times I’ve been in difficult or near-miserable situations where
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REVIEW – A couple of months ago, I purchased a new home and as a DIYer, I decided that I need to add more tools to my arsenal so that I can take care of various chores around the home not only to ensure timely upkeep but to also save the expense of hiring people.
Litheli 40V 12 inch cordless chainsaw review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When my sister and I were kids, we would keep detailed notes on the birds that we would see from our bedroom windows. As an adult, I still enjoy watching and identify birds and this bird feeder is an awesome and fun tool for bird watchers. What is it? Bird Buddy is
Bird Buddy is a bird feeder with incredible super powers Read More
REVIEW – If you’re a regular here, you know that I have a thing for meal-replacement bars and drinks. The folks at Greenbelly saw one of my past reviews and emailed me to ask if I wanted to review their Meal 2go bars. Never turn down some free food, I said sure! Let’s check them
Greenbelly Meal 2go review – Meals for hikers made by hikers Read More
REVIEW – Living in Michigan, having warm outerwear in the winter is essential. I’m not a big fan of bulky winter coats, and I love to wear hoodies. I’ve tried vests as an option before, but they were either really bulky or too thin to provide enough warmth. Recently, I was allowed to test out
IUREK ZD938 men’s heated vest review Read More
REVIEW – Sprinkler systems are a must for your lawn when you live in a hot dry climate like it is here in Texas. The summer heat and sun are brutal and it takes a LOT of effort to have a nice looking lawn. Also, the HOAs here require your lawn to look somewhat presentable,
Orbit B-HYVE XR smart sprinkler timer review Read More
REVIEW – For the past couple of years, I’ve slowly been converting all of my lawn tools over from gas to electric. I already had a lawnmower and weed trimmer, the only thing I needed was a leaf blower. As luck would have it (and just in time for the fall), I was recently offered
AchiForce cordless leaf blower review Read More
REVIEW – As a home owner, there’s always those upkeep tasks that need to get done. At our home it’s a never ending battle with leaves, tree nuts and Juniper needles. KIMO offered their 20V cordless leaf blower for review and that sounded like a perfect chance to see if I could reduce the time
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REVIEW – When I was young I always remembered this inexpensive, orange-handled metal detector in the Radio Shack catalogs. Never got one. I’ve quietly wondered how well these things work. I finally got my chance with the Sakobs GC1032 metal detector. The hunt is on! What is it? The Sakobs GC1032 is a portable metal
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REVIEW – It is forecasted to be hotter and drier than normal through fall across the lower 48. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Scotts Gro 7 is a smart sprinkler controller that can precisely control the watering schedule and use local weather to water intelligently. Read on to see what I think!
Scotts Gro 7 zone sprinkler controller review Read More
REVIEW – We recently purchased an inflatable hot tub and put it in the back yard. Eventually we might tile in everything, but for now it’s just sitting in the grass. This means we’re forever tracking grass onto the back deck and then into the house. I find myself needing to regularly blow off the
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REVIEW – If you’re a regular reader of The Gadgeteer, and have suffered through some of my previous reviews, you’ll already know that I hate mundane tasks, like anything related to home maintenance. Watering the lawn falls into that category, so I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to review the Yardian smart sprinkler
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NEWS – Rotoshovel to the rescue! No more back-breaking arduous digging with a shovel in the backyard to plant your garden. This innovative digging tool was created by Rick Goren and is a cordless electric handheld shovel and auger in one. It uses a rechargeable 12-volt lithium-ion battery that will run for 1.5 hours and
Digging in your garden just got a whole lot easier with the Rotoshovel! Read More
NEWS – QOOL Box is no ordinary cooler, my friends. This Germany engineered cooler will keep its contents at a constant temperature for up to 10 days without ice or power! How does it work? It uses special sealed vacuum insulation panels made of a Phase Change Material (PCM) that are installed in the walls,
This cooler will keep things cold for up to 10 days without ice! Read More
NEWS – No one likes bug bites. They hurt, itch, and are downright annoying. There are a lot of home remedies to relieve the pain and itching of insect bites. My grandmother even had one that involved chopped up onions. It worked, but oh, the smell! The Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool promises to provide
This simple tool sucks away the pain and itch of insect bites Read More
REVIEW – Water is an essential part of life. We need it to survive. It’s nice to float in on a hot summer day. But, if it shows up in the wrong place at the wrong time, it can create a disaster in your home. Orbit is mainly known for its water flow solutions, like irrigation
Orbit B-hyve smart flood sensor review Read More
NEWS – My son goes to a rustic camp each summer. The first year, he took note from the experienced camp counselors: Trade your bunk for a hammock. After that, he’s been on a quest for the best hammock so he can sleep under stars swinging from two trees, instead of on a bunk bed
Simple hammock from Decathlon is “perfect” Read More
NEWS – I was a bit shocked my husband wanted to spend more than 30 bucks on a swivel for our tree swing. But it was a good move, just ask the neighbor kids or any of my sons’ buddies. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon and 479 ratings, I was expecting high
AusKit Swing Swivel makes an awesome tree swing Read More