Review: UURIG Metal Phone Tripod Mount PH-12

Many of the Phone Tripod/Selfie Sticky mounts are plastic and cheaply made. They tend not to last very long. If you are looking for a well-made, mostly metal phone tripod mount then you need to take that UURIG Metal Phone Tripod Mount … [Read more...]

Review: Staoptics Air Blaster Large Compressed Blower Bulb

Many electronic components are delicate and require a dry dusting method and no touching with dry soft cloths. Many resort to using canned air to blow out their products. This works great for keyboards but in reality, you really shouldn’t be using it … [Read more...]

Review: Auzev 3 in 1 Wireless Charger For For Samsung Galaxy Products

I was originally hesitant to get this charger. I didn't need the fun lighting and the digital clock on the front.  But after setting it up on my desk I found it paired nicely with an RGB keyboard and mousepad. The clock also gives me a quick … [Read more...]

Review: UGREEN 145W Power Bank 25000mAh Portable Charger

Now that I've collected a handful of mobile devices my overnight bag and gear bag have become difficult to limit the junk I have to carry. The easiest way to do that is to carry a single USB-C wall charger (preferably a high mAh and multiple ports), … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Review: Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Ultra Wide Angle Lens Sony E-Mount Lens

For years I used Prime Lenses and preferred them over telephoto lenses. Eventually, I decided in 2019 that it was time to lighten my gear before an international flight and purchased a Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens. This lens has been … [Read more...]

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...]

Review: SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel

I have several LED Light Panels and mostly use them for static low-light photo shoots and light painting events where I need a lot of light. All of those lights work great but once I got my hands on the SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel I … [Read more...]

Review: ANEXT Cooling Case Dual 120mm Fan

I originally picked up the cooling case dual fan to cool my Apple TV and Roku device. Both run hot and never turn off. Lately, I've noticed that the Apple TV and Roku were getting so hot it almost burned my hands. When the ANEXT Cooling Case Dual … [Read more...]