Use Nature‘s Fuel With the Solo Stove Lite

Unless you’re in the desert, the Solo Stove Lite has an advantage over most other stoves. When it comes to backpacking, there are a lot of good choices out there.  You can get stoves that burn isobutane, white gas, and alcohol, but you have to carry the fuel in addition to the stove.  Solo Stove … Read more

Project Shockwave: Go Gauge Light Follower

Installation and testing of the Go Gauge Light follower is the third installment of my project Shockwave. Click here to see previous articles. While many people are buying the Shockwave as a defensive weapon, for me it’s just another range toy. That’s not to say it wouldn’t serve well in a defensive role, but that’s … Read more

Nature’s Coffee Kettle

Coffee in a bag? That might sound crazy, but Nature’s Coffee Kettle is a pretty good brew. Normally, you have to give up some quality for convenience. Not this time though. With Nature’s Coffee Kettle, you can brew up premium coffee any place you have access to hot water. The concept is simple enough. You’ve … Read more

Easy Camp Tornado 400 Tent, Fun Family Camping

Easy Camp makes quality affordable gear for families and the Easy Camp Tornado 400 is just that.  The Tornado 400 is made of tough materials and it has some really nice features to make family camping more fun. The Easy Camp Tornado 400 doesn‘t use tent poles for structure.  Inflatable arch shaped tubes take care … Read more

SYRYN MP3 Player with Swimbuds

The SYRYN MP3 Player with Swimbuds Headphones from Underwater Audio is a waterproof audio bargain. About three years ago, I reviewed a bundle from them with a waterproof iPod. While it worked awesome, the $200+ price tag is not for everyone. With the SYRYN bundle, you get similar performance, at about 1/4 the price. Although … Read more