Outdoor Gear

A couple months ago, I bought a few Nite Ize Figure 9’s at a local outdoor store.  As I have mentioned before, I just love knots and string.  The simplicity of the material combined with the endless possibilities and sometimes puzzle solving nature of using string/rope and knots is too fun.  Sometimes though, it is … Read more

Continuing our review of the Zippo Outdoors product line, we tried out their Flex Neck Utility Lighter. This butane lighter comes in quite handy for lighting everything from grills, to candles to old school lanterns, and even the tiki torches at your next luau. The first thing we noticed about the Flex Neck Utility Lighter … Read more

A few weeks ago, I was offered a pair of FootBalance QuickFit insoles for review.  I was pretty excited to give them a shot.  Some people may wonder how in the world one gets excited about insoles.  I‘ll tell you how.  My wife has a serious case of plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.  She has … Read more

There’s no question that the Eureka Cook Table is for those campers that enjoy “not roughing it”. And yes, I fit into that category. While I’m happy to travel light for a day hike, when it comes to camping, I’d prefer real meals, cooked properly. If you’re camping from your car, there’s no reason you … Read more

For most people, GSI’s handy little JavaMill is probably an awesome piece of gear, although not life-changing. Of course, I’m not most people. In a pinch, I’ll drink some pretty terrible coffee. But given the chance, nothing is better than a hot cup of coffee made from freshly ground whole beans. A proper cup of … Read more