Staring down through the crystal clear water of my pool when it’s clean, with the bottom free of all debris, is a completely different experience then when there’s a bunch of stuff hanging around. The problem is that cleaning all that crud, without a reliable vacuum, is incredibly tedious. For the longest time, I used..
Backyarder LV3 is a pre-made solar power kit for off-grid or anywhere use
The Backyarder LV3 is a complete solar power kit with everything you need to setup off-grid or remote outlet-based power. It has solar panels, a junction box, and an outlet box all powered via renewable energy. Power up to 400 watt devices anywhere. Let's say for a moment you have a gazebo in your backyard,..
These Cross Point Gear socks are completely waterproof
Cross Point Gear offers 100% waterproof socks that are also lined with moisture-wicking materials to keep your feet, and soles, completely dry no matter where you are or where you're adventuring. Wet socks suck. I love wearing socks, but I don't love when they get wet or moist, whether from sweat or puddles under-feet. I..
The Unit 1 Neon is a smart urban bike helmet with built-in lighting
The Unit 1 Neon series is a smart urban bike helmet with integrated lights, a crash alert system, and a super slick design. You can also add extra accessories like a visor and more. Per stats from the National Safety Council, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 1,100 bicyclists killed in..
The Tahoe Hydration Vest 2.0 is a multi-functional workout companion
The Tahoe Hydration Vest 2.0 from Flipbelt is a functional workout vest complete with water bottles and a bladder for on the move hydration. It also has thirteen built-in pockets for everything you might need, from phone to salt tablet. When you're running, walking, biking, doing pretty much any sweat-inducing activity, you want to remain..
Sun Ninja offers easy-to-install outdoor canopies with SPF protection
If you're spending time outside in places where you need some shade, the Sun Ninja canopies are a great option. They're multi-person tents with built-in installation support like sand anchor bags. They take five minutes to set up, and come in various styles, one of which offers 50+ SPF protection. We're going low-tech today, but..
Kodak EC35 is a 35mm film camera that takes things analog
The Kodak EC35 is a simple, analog point-and-shoot camera that takes 35mm film. Get rid of digital. Go traditional. Tech companies have crossed a threshold where they've made things so overbearing, so creepy, that people are moving away from digital and data-focused initiatives as much as possible. Honestly, I get it. Things have gotten ridiculous...
Candid Review: Edifier ES20 portable Bluetooth speaker
Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. There are a ton of options out there, some with great sound, others with great battery life, and more than a few with a host of additional features, like smart lighting, party modes, and beyond. It also means as consumers we have a ton of choices when shopping..
Pebblebee Halo is a simple location tracker and personal safety tool
The Pebblebee Halo is a small, simple personal safety tool with a light, real-time location tracker, siren, and more. It's easy to use, effective, and there when you need it most. You're walking down the sidewalk late at night and suddenly you sense danger. You need to call for help, and fast. Fumbling with your..
Gunnar’s Vault 33 gaming glasses help you prep for Fallout
The GUNNAR Fallout Vault 33 gaming glasses are, as named, glasses to help you game for long hours without eye fatigue thanks to blue light blocking lenses. They're also Fallout-official merchandise and include a matching metal collector's case, microfiber cloth, and pouch. Admittedly, it does seem a bit silly to bring up the concept of..
The Sound Stick Pro is a magnetic Bluetooth speaker made just for golfers
The Sound Stick Pro from Pinned Golf is a magnetic Bluetooth speaker meant to attach effortlessly to any golf cart or golf bag. But it's also a powerful golf companion with hole-to-hole course layouts, leaderboard tracking, and much more. It sounds great and is water-resistant, too. There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers out there...
Rumpl’s Overland Mat offers cozy ground cover for your next adventure
The Overland Mat is a cozy ground cover for use anywhere with a moisture and stain-resistant bottom and a padded top for better outdoor chill sessions. It's also a great underlayment for tents and outdoor stays. The wilderness is an unforgiving place and downright uncomfortable and inconvenient in most cases. Take, for example, camping. You..
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is a powerful and fast evaporative cooling gadget
The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is a handheld and ultra-portable evaporative cooling gadget with a bladeless design for anywhere climate controls. Stay cool no matter where you go. Sign me up. Staying cool is no small task. Believe me, I know all too well, considering I have spent many, many hot and humid days escaping..
Terramaster D1 is a water-, dust-, and crush-proof M.2 enclosure for portable data backups
The Terramaster D1 M.2 enclosure for SSDs gives your storage a super rugged and always-ready protective case. It's water, dust, and crush-proof and supports SSDs up to 8TB in size. Look, it's not a universal scenario, but sometimes you just want to bring an M.2 solid-state drive with you for portable backups anywhere. I'm talking,..
Traeger’s Irontop series introduces flattop grilling for the brand
The renowned brand Traeger has introduced flattop grilling options with the Irontop series. A two-burner and four-burner griddle allow you to cook any meal you can think of easily, quickly, and consistently. I have a four-burner Blackstone flattop and I absolutely love it. I use it to grill breakfast, homemade Habachi -- just did this..
Lepro’s EE1 permanent outdoor lights fix a major flaw with outdoor smart lighting
Typically, permanent outdoor lights come in a single strand and are designed for simple roof layouts. The Lepro EE1 permanent outdoor lights fix that flaw and make it easier to install the tech on complex roof designs or multi-story homes. Permanent outdoor lights are a cool and pretty innovative way to change the sidewalk appeal..
Kapo K2 Pro is a smart, portable espresso machine for pro brewing anywhere
The Kapo K2 Pro from Ikape is small enough to fit in a backpack or daybag, but powerful enough to brew multiple double espressos anywhere. It has an internal battery, everything you need to brew -- minus the coffee grounds -- and even has Bluetooth with app controls. If you love coffee -- and a..
Olight ArkPro series are flat, pocketable multi-functional flashlights
The Olight ArkPro series flashlights are multi-functional, with several sources of light, and come in a really unique flat and pocketable form factor while still managing to be tough and durable. While they come in three models, which we'll explore in a bit, the Olight ArkPro series flashlights are wholly unique in their engineering and..
Dwarf Mini is the world’s smallest smart telescope with a 1080P resolution
The Dwarf Mini is an incredibly portable and visually capable smart telescope you can bring with you on outdoor trips to look at the night sky, celestial objects, and much more. Or, just set it up at home in the backyard in mere minutes. Automated celestial object tracking, intuitive mobile app controls, lightweight, battery-operated --..
Candid Review: 4Patriots AlphaCase Elite portable power and solar generator
Let’s get this out of the way, the 4Patriots AlphaCase Elite is a badass portable power station. But it’s also kind of a strange product. For what it aims to do, it does those things competently but you also have to understand its limitations. It works like any other power station or portable power system..