News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
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
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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
REVIEW – The quality and quantity of my camping gear has been steadily on the rise over the last few years. My “essential” list of gear for a camping trip now fills two large bins and a duffel bag. This is fine though because the majority of camping I do falls squarely into the Car
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NEWS – When most people think of multi-tools, they think of pocket-sized Leatherman multi-tools that unfold into a pair of pliers with fold-out blades, files, etc in their handles. Those tools are great for small jobs, but when you’re outdoors camping or working, you might want a heavy duty multi-tool like the Combar axe multi-tool
Combar is an multi-tool axe for your outdoor adventures Read More
NEWS – I’d probably break something important if I ever tried these wearable Sled Legs, but they do look easier to deal with than a traditional sled that you have to drag behind you up snowy hills. Sled legs are made of molded ABS plastic with a padded interior and straps that are used to
Wearable sled, who knew? Read More
NEWS – I know that you’ve seen butterfly-style pocket knives before, but I bet you haven’t seen one as big as this one. New for 2020, the Doubledown from Gerber is a unique spin on a machete-style knife. It features two folding handles and when fully opened, the Doubledown is 15.1 inches long and looks
Gerber’s Doubledown looks like a butterfly knife, but it’s 15 inches long! Read More
REVIEW – I’m one of those weird people that loves winter and snow. But, like everyone else, I hate shoveling the white stuff after it falls. In my youth, I looked at it as a good cardio workout, but as I’ve gotten older, it’s just become a literal pain in my back. So when I
Greenworks Pro 60V 20-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower review Read More
NEWS – Multi-tools traditionally fit in your pocket, but the Zubin Axe Survival Stick is a little different. This multi-tool is modular and features 7 different tools that fit on the end of two-piece 52 inch aluminum walking stick. Made in the USA of the highest quality materials, the tools include an axe, compass, fishing
This multi-tool won’t fit in your pocket but it may make your next hike more epic Read More
NEWS – LiTHELi (pronounced līte-lē) offers a line of powerful, eco-friendly yard tools that are perfect for avid gardeners, homeowners, or handymen and women. LiTHELi’s selection of yard tools are cordless and gas-free which makes them easier and cleaner to use than traditional gasoline-powered tools. LiTHELi offers a full line of outdoor tools that include
Tools that will keep your yard tidy without using gasoline Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a part of my EDC, I carry an umbrella to be prepared for the predicted or unexpected downpour. Most of the small and compact umbrellas that I have tried have been very cheaply made, and after a gust or two of wind, end up in the garbage can along the street
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Can you believe that I’ve NEVER been camping – EVER? Well, there was that one time when I was probably 7-8yrs old and our neighbors put up a tent between our yards and invited us to sleep in it one night. My 5yr old sister started crying within 15mins and that was
LIFESABER is a multi-tool for the outdoor Jedi Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever needed to wash your car or the outside of your house but don’t have access to an outdoor water spigot? The WORX 40V Hydroshot Power Share portable power cleaner can solve that problem by letting you take a sprayer and water right to where you need it. Let’s take a
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REVIEW – The last couple of springs I’ve been researching cordless electric lawnmowers because my trusty gas-powered model seemed to be on its last legs. Well, this spring it finally died. As luck would have it, I received a review offer for the WORX 20″ cordless lawnmower. Needless to say, I was very excited to
WORX 20″ 3-in-1 cordless lawnmower review Read More
REVIEW – Let’s have a show of hands. How many of you like to do yard work while the sun is bearing down? (crickets) I thought so—me neither. In fact, humid Central Florida summers (where I live) can be some of the worst anywhere. When oppressive heat is combined with thick wet air, temperatures can
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