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