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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
When I first received the Sun King™Pro for review, I was impressed that this durable LED lantern, with its rugged solar panel and the ability to charge your USB devices, had a retail price of only $44.99. After looking past the nylon strap on the back, plus the included wire stand, I realized that while it may appear to be … Read more
When the Glacier Stainless Pint Set from GSI Outdoors was proposed as a Father’s Day gift idea, I wasn’t even thinking about them as beer glasses. These durable stainless steel pint glasses add a pop of color to any event, not just one where beer is served. Since each set includes four different colors, they are … Read more
If we could promise 25% less perspiration when hiking, would you be interested? Well, we can’t make that promise, but the Airlite 22 backpack from Deuter claims their Aircomfort Flexlite System can reduce perspiration by up to 25%. They sent us one, and we set out to see if it would perform as advertised. First, we’ll get … Read more
We first got wind of the Eagles Nest Outfitters Sub7 hammock at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The ENO Sub7 is a new, lightweight, gathered end hammock that pushes the boundaries of hammock camping. As the name implies, this hammock weighs less than 7 ounces. For those of you who may be new to … Read more
When I lived in Australia, it seemed like everyone I knew with a job that entailed being on their feet had a pair of Blundstone boots. That because Blundstone has been making footwear that is equal parts comfort and good looks since 1870. Along the way, they became more than just a “work boot”. Now available in … Read more