I do not normally share these types of finds, but as I find myself being more active outdoors and bringing hot lunches to work, I’m always on the lookout for new products to make my life easier and possibly share those finds with my readers. With … [Read more...]
September 27, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Review: UGREEN USB-C SD Card Reader
A few months back Amazon sent me the UGREEN USB-C SD Card Reader to test and review and I have to say it’s a great product. I’m currently using this carder to replace an old USB 2.0 Card that has been my trusty image/video file transfer tool for … [Read more...]
December 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel
I carry a backpacking trowel whenever I carry a pack while hiking. It doesn't matter if the trail is only a few miles long (I'm unfamiliar with the trail) or it’s a day hike, it is secured in the bottom of my bag wrapped up in a small trash bag, and … [Read more...]
July 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes
If you are looking for a lightweight large-toe box hiking shoe or trail runner then you need to take a look at the Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes. My wife wears the shoes and loves them. She's had them since 2019 and close to 60 natural … [Read more...]
May 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Outdoor Products 3 Liter Hydration Bladder
Keeping hydrated on the trail is important. It's even more important during the summer. One of the easiest ways to do that is through a hydration bladder. Sure you can carry a Nalgene bottle or even a one-time-use bottle from the store but using … [Read more...]
May 2, 2023 By 1 Comment
Review: Oboz Sawtooth II Mid B-Dry Hiking Boots
Over the last few years, my wife and I spend a few days a month out hiking. Usually over the weekend and we try and take a few days off a year and explore new places and do some hiking in areas we haven't been to before. In 2019 we had a trip planned … [Read more...]
January 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trail 45 liter, Backpacking Backpack
All though I've been hiking for years, my hikes have been short ones no more than a mile or two. Normally they took place at a green space or a nearby park. For these outings it was carrying a Nalgene bottle of water in a pocket or on a strap and … [Read more...]
November 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trails Trekking Poles
I picked up a set of Ozark Trails Trekking Poles as a cheap backup set of hiking/trekking poles for me and an option for my wife when wants to use a set during more difficult trail hikes. November 7th 2021 was my first opportunity to use them. For a … [Read more...]
November 11, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: EnergeticSky Trekking Poles
The EnergeticSky Trekking Poles are the first hiking poles that I have owned and used. I've used mono poles during my hikes and found them useful. After moving into more elevation changing hikes I decided it was time to try out a pair of true hiking … [Read more...]
July 20, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Review: Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW II
Over the years I’ve collected a lot of camera gear and I find it difficult to carry everything when I travel or on shoots. I use to use shoulder camera bags and backpacks but that got old fast. Then about two years ago our family decided to plan a … [Read more...]
