Take Your Camera!

Just about everyone carries a cell phone today, and pretty much every phone has a camera. But don’t let the convenience of that wide angle, fixed focal length camera built into a communications device lull you into the mistaken idea that you don’t need to carry a real camera. All but the most inexpensive compact … Read more

Skip The Knots With The Nite Ize Figure 9

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

Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter

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

FootBalance QuickFit Insoles

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

Eureka Cook Table – AKA S’mores Central

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