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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
Cascade Design‘s ThermaRest Treo camping chair is a great choice for space conscious campers and people who like to be outdoors. The base of the chair is a little larger than a water bottle and it holds the entire packed Treo. Its compact carrying size is ideal for light car camping, sports games and picnics. … Read more
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
The Kammok Kuhli is a new rain tarp from Kammok, and mine arrived several weeks ago. Right away, I took the Kuhli with me on a couple trips, and the tarp held up through a good thunderstorm. The Kuhli has performed great and it may be my new favorite rain tarp. For coverage, the Kuhli has … Read more
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
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