Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker from ECOXGEAR

When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all sorts of Bluetooth speakers, but this one has a built-in solar panel. A quick look at the numbers revealed that it can indeed run all day, and night, with a little help … Read more

Boker Kingpin – a Factory Custom

Although Boker lists the Kingpin under their “Tactical knife” selections, I prefer to think of it as a “very serious pocketknife”. The overall design, size, materials, and weight make this knife much more than just a pocketknife. But to describe it as a tactical knife may cause some potential buyers to overlook it. And that … Read more

UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight

The UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight combines a camp lantern and flashlight into one small package.  I ran the Leschi through its paces and I think it is a pretty handy light.  Using the Leschi in either mode, it provides good lighting for its size.  Task lighting from a flashlight is just about a necessity when … Read more

Freewaters Kaamper

Kaamper might seem like an odd name for a sandal, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Freewaters named this model the Kaamper, because the footbed is Therm-a-Rest camping pad foam. So the real question is, does walking on Therm-a-Rest feel as good as sleeping on it? First, a bit about the Kaamper. This vegan sandal … Read more

Klymit Motion 60 Light Weight, High Quality

The Klymit Motion 60 backpack arrived at my doorstep earlier this summer.  Klymit is well known for their lineup of sleeping pads and bags, but these guys don‘t stop there.  The Motion 60 backpack is definitely in the ultralight category.  For me, not only is the backpack lightweight but it is also a comfortable hauler. … Read more