REVIEW – Cargo pants have been derided as inappropriate for most settings, but they have a certain utility that appeals to those of us in the geekier, carry-a-lot-of-stuff professions. Enter tactical pants. A riff on the military Basic Daily Uniform (BDU) with a little more flexibility in fabric, patterns, and pocket layouts. I’ve used them …
Propper BDU 2.0 Work Pants review – More than basic Read More
REVIEW – I have been a snow skier for many years, and I have been through a bunch of ski gear. I have also had my share of spills and tumbles down the mountain, and I can tell you firsthand that if you have cheap gear that doesn’t keep you warm, you will be miserable, …
REVIEW – Living in Michigan, I love the wintertime, but I hate being cold. So when it comes to winter jackets, I am always looking for the warmest thing I can find. I recently received a heated-down jacket from ORORO. I reviewed a heated vest (from another company) last year and loved it. In fact, …
ORORO Men’s Heated Down Jacket review – the warmest jacket I have ever worn Read More
REVIEW – Heated vests are great to help keep you warm when the temperature drops. The vest provides warmth in important areas across the back and the neck to ward off those cool weather chills. Ororo has updated its classic heated vest for 2022 so we’re going to take a look at it. Like my …
Ororo new for 2022 men’s classic heated vest review – all the heat, none of the sleeves Read More
REVIEW – It is finally getting cold here in South Texas. By cold, I mean highs in the 40s. I know that is not cold to some of you, but after over 30 days of 100-degree heat, 40 seems pretty darn cold to me! I hate the cold and would rather have a 100-degree day …
Venustas 2022 Women’s Heated Down Vest with Heating Pockets Review Read More
REVIEW – As the weather is getting colder in the Midwest and hockey season has started for our family, I’m always cold! I own everything from hoodies to thick winter coats, but sometimes you want to be warm without having to wear all the bulk or carry around a coat when you are going in …
NEWS – Why stuff all your EDC gear in your pocket when you can carry everything on your head?! Yeah, that’s right, there are hats that can hold your gear, and today I’m going to show you 5 of them. Make sure you check out all of them because the number 5 looks like the …
NEWS – Let’s face it, doing laundry sucks. It gets especially bad if you have a big house, and kids and have to track down their grimy duds and schlep them to and from the laundry room. That’s where Laundry Jet comes in. Laundry Jet is a custom system that gets installed in your home …
REVIEW – A clothes steamer is one of those utility appliances that you pick up in your journey towards adulting and hold on to for years. With that in mind, I now present the Hilife Clothes Steamer for your consideration. This compact fellow is looking to replace my old (and crusty) clothes steamer that’s been …
Hilife Clothes Steamer review – dispatches wrinkles with style and grace! Read More
REVIEW – Clothes, closets, hangers. We all have them. We all use them. There’s no rocket science here. But then, back in 2017, South Korean company Collabo Space decided that they would build the proverbial better mousetrap and came up with Boomerang Hanger – an improvement on the traditional hanger design. Then, in 2018, they …
Hurdle Hanger for Pants 2.0 review – interesting idea for some pants Read More
REVIEW – Mosquitos, gnats, biting flies, and more are incredibly annoying and when it comes to mosquitos, they can be a real threat to our health. Is there a way to enjoy time outdoors without drenching yourself in bug repellent? That’s where the Mozzie Style Mosquito Net Jacket comes in. Let’s put it on, zip …
Mozzie Style Mosquito Net Jacket review – Protection from mosquitos without chemicals! Read More
REVIEW – If you have ever tried to make custom shirts without a heat press, you’ll know how hard it is to get vinyl or inkjet-iron-on designs to successfully adhere. Success requires even pressure and the correct heat, which is where a device like the VEVOR Heat Press machine comes in. What is it? The …
VEVOR Heat Press machine review – unlimited t-shirts is a bad idea for me Read More
NEWS – Fans of Leatherman multi-tools will be excited to know that Leatherman has added new products to its branded apparel collection. The new items include trucker and camping hats, as well as refreshed designs of its cool t-shirts. All their apparel features cool Leatherman logos and artwork. Prices range from $12.47 and up. Shop …
REVIEW – The weather is starting to warm up here in Michigan, but I still had time to check out Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket. Read on to see if the Venustas jacket could stand up to the mid-west winter! What is it? The Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket is a battery-powered heated jacket with …
REVIEW – It’s winter, and while I grew up with snow and wind chills, it doesn’t mean I will ever get used to it. I prefer jackets of all sorts because coats are thick, annoying, and don’t do so swell if you are going to be indoors. What about a jacket that heats up though? …