News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
NEWS – The next time you get your motor running when you’re heading out for the highway (sorry), pack the Goose tent on the back of your motorcycle. with this one man (person) tent from Goose. This waterproof ripstop canvas one person tent provides shelter for you and your gear while keeping the breeze in […]
Forget about tiny homes, here’s a tent for your motorcycle! Read More
REVIEW – The Outdoor Vitals Dominion 1-person tent is light, compact and easy to set up, but beware if you’re not a smaller person, have a sizeable canine companion or you want your gear inside the tent with you. What is it? In a hair under 3 pounds, this tent package includes everything you need
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REVIEWS – When you live in southern Indiana, you just never know what the weather is going to be like. It’s February but we’ve had lots of rain and even thundersnow. Yes, that’s really a thing here. This week I’ve been testing the stormproof and unbreakable Hedgehog Umbrella. Let’s check it out. What is it?
Hedgehog umbrella review Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever found yourself far from the nearest tackle shop and wanted to test your skill at the local fishing hole, or you’ve found yourself lost in the wilderness and needing to catch a fish for your next meal, the CountyComm Survival Titanium Fishing Card may be just the tool you need.
NEWS – Everyone enjoys cozying up to a warm fire during these cold winter months. But nobody loves the chore of splitting the wood for the said fire. Enter the LOGOSOL smart log splitter. The LOGOSOL Smart-Splitter is a safer more ergonomic way to split firewood all without swinging an ax. Instead of an ax,
The LOGOSOL Smart-Splitter makes splitting logs easier and safer Read More
These silicone webbed swim gloves will let you channel your inner Aquaman or mermaid. They are like driving gloves for swimmers. Will you be able to swim faster and farther with these gloves? Maybe. But even if they don’t, they are sure to start some interesting conversations. And even better is the fact that they
Become Aquaman with these wearable swimming fins Read More
REVIEW – The Coolest Cooler is a very expensive, multi-featured cooler that acts more like a mini mobile bar than a traditional cooler that you’d take along for a day at the beach. At a whopping $399.99 for the version that includes a blender, portable Bluetooth speaker, and USB charging port, the Coolest Cooler definitely
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NEWS – Usually, using a light when you’re camping or sitting around outdoors simply attracts mosquitoes to bite and bother you, but this little ENKEEO 2-in-1 Camping Lantern Bug Zapper is designed to lure them in and zap them. In addition to the light for you to see by, the lantern also has a 360nm-400nm ultraviolet light to
You’ll want this camping lantern to attract mosquitoes! Read More
NEWS – When I was younger, I’d be thrilled to drink my mom’s homemade lemonade with a Silly Straw. That was exhilarating, but what was truly innovative were those Capri Sun drinks that came with pointy yellow straws to be inserted easily and conveniently into the pouch… now that brings back refreshing memories. Now, we
Travel light and clean; pack a LifeStraw Read More
NEWS – Kids don’t want to delay getting to the pool or the beach for a time-consuming application of sunscreen. They don’t care how important it is; it’s just boring. Maybe getting to help apply it with this Solar Buddies Roll-on Sunscreen Applicator will make the activity a little more fun for the kiddo, and
Kids may not balk so much at sunscreen applications if they can help roll it on themselves Read More
NEWS – Every year when hurricane season is approaching, I cannot help but remember my ordeal in NYC during Hurricane Sandy. During that storm, I spent 14 days without electricity and heat, and many nights I purchased food from the only restaurant that was somehow able to survive. While I did have gas during the
In the midst of a storm when all else fails, the Kovea Spider Stove will do the trick Read More
NEWS – Nothing ruins a 4th of July celebration faster than mosquitos. Over the years I’ve tried several different products. Sprays, candles, even bracelets and each has there issues. Candles blow out, sprays are messy and who really wants to wear a bracelet. Skeeter Screen has come up with something just a little different, Yard
Skeeter Screen Yard Sticks will rid your backyard celebrations of mosquitos Read More
It’s summer. You want to be outside in the fresh air and sunshine, but if you want to look something up on your phone, send a text, or read a book, it’s pretty difficult to see the display when the sun is shining. Even with the phone’s display setting at the max brightness level, the
Throw some shade on your iPhone with the myFlipShade Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been a homeowner since 1989, but I have never used a weed eater to trim around trees or the edges of sidewalks. How can this be you ask? I’ve always had problems starting pull string style equipment because I have crummy shoulders and not enough upper body strength. So Jeanne has done
WORX 20V GT Revolution Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower review Read More
Are you a fan of cordless yard tools? I hadn’t thought much about it until I reviewed the EGO Power+ 530 CFM Blower. After that, I was a convert. Granted, the battery life is limited and extra batteries can be expensive, but my driveway and walkways are cleaned more often simply because I can just
The new EGO Power+ 15” POWERLOAD String Trimmer comes with strings attached Read More
The WORX Landroid cuts out more time for you to enjoy your outdoor space when the weather is at its best. Similar to a Roomba — a robot vacuum, — the Landroid combs your lawn looking for disorderly grass in order to leave a well-manicured lawn in its wake. Think about all you could do
Too busy to mow your lawn? Let the WORX Landroid do it instead! Read More
Compared to the general population, serious hikers are often better than average at understanding environmental factors and keeping themselves safe. Part of the planning process associated with upcoming excursions almost always involves studying maps and routes. However, as new technologies become available, hikers often invest in tracking devices that make it easier for rescuers to
This tracker keeps hikers from getting lost Read More
Levenger says this picnic basket is inspired by pioneer wagons, hence the name. It has a durable canvas exterior, a water-resistant polyester lining, and faux leather trim. The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket measures 20″ x 12.75″ x 11.5″ and weighs 11 pounds. It has a double lid, two storage pockets on the front, and a water-resistant
Everything you need for a picnic for two except the food Read More
Do you know what the Ten Essentials for the Outdoors are? From the Boy Scout Handbook, it includes a pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches/fire starters, sun protection and map/compass. Let’s take a look at starting a fire with a flint. What is it? A 6″ fire-starting
Survival Hax 6″ Fire Starter Flint Review Read More
The Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot can serve as a chair, elevated cot (11″ above the ground), and one-person sleeping tent. During the day, the Kamp-Rite serves as a chair or a lounge. When it’s time to sleep, you can quickly raise the heavy-duty 210d tent with mesh doors and tape-sealed rain fly to keep you
This camping cot has its own tent Read More