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...]
December 20, 2021 By 1 Comment
Review: Neewer Lens Filter Wrenches
Throughout my years of using a DSLR cameras, multiple lens and lens filters I never had a lens filter get stuck on a lens. That all changed a few years back when I had a lens filter get jammed up on a $1000+ lens. I couldn't get the filter off. I … [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 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park is a 0.9 mile popular loop trail that's located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The trail features elevations changes, a bluff, that overlooks a river, and beautiful displays of color during the fall … [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...]
October 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: LP Professional Video Light – 112 LED Continuous Portable Photography Lighting Kit
A few years back I got into light painting and product photography. Both types of photography need a lot of light directed at the right spots. I found having a single flash or a couple slaved flashed were good enough for my needs. I prefer static … [Read more...]
August 24, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Soundcore Liberty 2 Air Pro
I spend a lot of time listening to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and movies and for me a good pair of speakers can make or break what I’m listening to.That means I've got to have a good pair of speakers to use. I get bored with my earbuds and … [Read more...]
August 10, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Soundcore Life A2 NC
Over the last few years True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) have advanced in a lot of ways. When they first came only a few brands featured them and to be honest, I wasn't impressed. Many of those on the market had poor connectivity, poor battery life, and … [Read more...]
July 16, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Shady Rays Classic Timber Amber Woods Polarized Sunglasses + $15 off Discount Code for New Customers
For most of my adult life I've worn premium sunglasses. Everything from Oakley's to Maui Jims and even brand such as Giorgio Armani to protect my eyes and look good doing it. The problem with most premium brands are they are overpriced, difficult to … [Read more...]
May 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Soundcore Life Q35 Headphones
A few weeks ago Soundcore had a contest on their community website and the winners received their new Soundcore Life Q35 headphones to test, review and share there thoughts on them. I was one of those winners! After writing up my review I realized it … [Read more...]
