AceCamp Camping Shower

A hot shower is a luxury when camping. The folks at AceCamp know that, and offer their Super Solar Shower as a simple solution for campers. If you’re like me, and need at least a warm shower (and hot cup of coffee) to start your day, read on. First, the numbers. The AceCamp Camping Shower … Read more

Food Fire Filter 72 Hour Kit

On paper, it seemed like the ideal review opportunity – for three days, I would prepare all my meals using only the contents of the Food Fire Filter 72 Hour Kit provided by survivalbased.com. Inside the bucket I received were meals, a water filter, some cooking supplies, and more. This test run would leave me … Read more

Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman

Yes, today is Halloween, and in a nod to the movie franchise, rather than the holiday, we’re reviewing the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman. It’s an axe, saw, mallet, and tent stake puller, all in one. Had this product been around 30 or so years ago, it could have had a starring role in some terrible movies. … Read more

Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern

It’s easy to expand your comfort zone outdoors with the Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern. This portable bug zapper contains a rechargeable battery that offers a run time of up to 3.5 hours, making it ideal not just for backyard use, but handy for picnics in the park and car camping too. The purple light and … Read more

Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife

Part of the Gerber Daily Carry (GDC) line, the Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife is designed for everyday use, but with a design that sets it apart from other pocket knives. Two different incidents in the same week caused me to want to take a closer look at this knife, and its unique properties. Overall … Read more

Brenthaven Pacific Backpack

Although the full product name is the Brenthaven Pacific Backpack for MacBook, we figured it couldn’t hurt to review one, even though we didn’t have a MacBook on hand. We were interested in Brenthaven due to the combination of good design and outstanding warranty, along with their sustainability efforts. In a world where many companies … Read more