Outdoor Gear – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Outdoor Gear – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:03:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407014 REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/tom-shoo-wood-stove-and-titanium-pot-review-wood-fired-camp-cooking-is-fun/feed/ 1 Sainlogic electric mini chainsaw review – Go Leatherface on your trees with this chainsaw! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/sainlogic-electric-mini-chainsaw-review-go-leatherface-on-your-trees-with-this-chainsaw/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/sainlogic-electric-mini-chainsaw-review-go-leatherface-on-your-trees-with-this-chainsaw/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:19:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407759 REVIEW – I have 12 acres of mostly wooded property and that means there are always trees that need pruned and limbs that need to be disposed of. In the past, I’ve used a small handsaw to do this kind of work but when I was offered the Sainlogic electric mini chainsaw for review, I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/sainlogic-electric-mini-chainsaw-review-go-leatherface-on-your-trees-with-this-chainsaw/feed/ 5 Sainlogic electric mini chainsaw demo nonadult SAKOBS (GC1080) Pro Metal Detector review – Let’s go treasure hunting! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/sakobs-gc1080-pro-metal-detector-review-lets-go-treasure-hunting/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/sakobs-gc1080-pro-metal-detector-review-lets-go-treasure-hunting/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:56:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403187 REVIEW – Many years ago, my better half and I belonged to a treasure hunting club here in Southern Indiana. We each had a metal detector and liked to go to local parks to look for coins and other treasures. We even participated in some club events where dozens of people would hunt for buried …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/27/sakobs-gc1080-pro-metal-detector-review-lets-go-treasure-hunting/feed/ 2 SAKOBS (GC1080) Pro Metal Detector nonadult Breeo Luxeve Smokeless Fire Pit and X Series Chair review – create your own backyard oasis https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/breeo-luxeve-smokeless-fire-pit-and-x-series-chair-review-create-your-own-backyard-oasis/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/breeo-luxeve-smokeless-fire-pit-and-x-series-chair-review-create-your-own-backyard-oasis/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:10:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400306 REVIEW – 2023 has been a real year of progress for me in my quest to transform my backyard into an oasis for me and my family. This year I have managed to make several of my visions a reality including building planter beds and an Arbor all from my own design ideas. Then to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/11/breeo-luxeve-smokeless-fire-pit-and-x-series-chair-review-create-your-own-backyard-oasis/feed/ 0 Breeo Luxeve Fire Pit nonadult Worx Nitro 40V Brushless 15″ Cordless String Trimmer review – Powerful pro-level performance https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/worx-nitro-40v-brushless-15-cordless-string-trimmer-review-powerful-pro-level-performance/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/worx-nitro-40v-brushless-15-cordless-string-trimmer-review-powerful-pro-level-performance/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:45:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400221 REVIEW  – I reviewed the WORX 20″ cordless lawnmower back in 2019. It was the first electric-powered lawn tool I had ever used, and I’ll never go back to gas-powered alternatives. I’m happy to say that the lawnmower has proven to be durable and reliable, requiring minimal maintenance, with only the cutting blade needing replacement. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/worx-nitro-40v-brushless-15-cordless-string-trimmer-review-powerful-pro-level-performance/feed/ 4 Worx Nitro 40V Brushless 15" Cordless String Trimmer nonadult Anbull rechargeable electric pruning shears review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/anbull-rechargeable-electric-pruning-shears-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/anbull-rechargeable-electric-pruning-shears-review/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=401173 REVIEW – I live on 12 acres of property that is mostly wooded and that means that I have a lot of limbs and brush that need to be trimmed and kept tidy. Usually, once a year or so, I get out my long-handled shears and go around lopping limbs. The next day I’ll be …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/02/anbull-rechargeable-electric-pruning-shears-review/feed/ 2 Anbull electric pruning shears demo nonadult Docusvect Folding Camping Chair with Canopy review – Keeping coolish in the Texas heat https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/13/docusvect-folding-camping-chair-with-canopy-review-keeping-coolish-in-the-texas-heat/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/13/docusvect-folding-camping-chair-with-canopy-review-keeping-coolish-in-the-texas-heat/#respond Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396716 REVIEW – I think every review I have done lately has me mentioning how fricken fracking hot it has been in Texas lately.  Heat is something you learn to live with, and personally, I prefer the heat over cold any day.  You learn how to be smart in the heat and protect yourself from overheating.  …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/13/docusvect-folding-camping-chair-with-canopy-review-keeping-coolish-in-the-texas-heat/feed/ 0 WORX Aerocart review – The ultimate multi-tool yard cart! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/worx-aerocart-review-the-ultimate-multi-tool-yard-cart/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/worx-aerocart-review-the-ultimate-multi-tool-yard-cart/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:00:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396405 REVIEW – I’ve always been attracted to products that are designed to do more than one function. That’s why the WORX Aerocart caught my eye when I first saw it. I immediately imagined all the work that I could get done using one tool instead of many. Let’s check out this transformer yard cart from …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/worx-aerocart-review-the-ultimate-multi-tool-yard-cart/feed/ 7 OtO – An above-ground sprinkler for small lawns https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/10/oto-an-above-ground-sprinkler-for-small-lawns/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/10/oto-an-above-ground-sprinkler-for-small-lawns/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=394576 NEWS – One of the keys to maintaining a healthy lawn this summer is to keep it watered.  An in-ground sprinkler system is great, but for smaller lawns, installation can be cost-prohibitive.  Enter the Oto!  Oto is a smart, above-ground sprinkler system that is perfect for small lawns. Water comes by connecting a standard water …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/10/oto-an-above-ground-sprinkler-for-small-lawns/feed/ 0 Cat 60V 15in electric string trimmer (DG610) review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/07/cat-60v-15in-electric-string-trimmer-dg610-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/07/cat-60v-15in-electric-string-trimmer-dg610-review/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:50:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=394196 REVIEW – I have 12 acres of property of which most are wooded, but quite a bit requires mowing, trimming, and good old weed eating. I hate hate hate regular gas-powered weed eaters/string trimmers because I find the pull cord start to be really difficult for me. I’ve slowly been converting over to electric outdoor …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/07/cat-60v-15in-electric-string-trimmer-dg610-review/feed/ 2 CAT 60V electric string trimmer demo nonadult Price cuts and freebie at Solo Stove https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/price-cuts-and-freebie-at-solo-stove/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/price-cuts-and-freebie-at-solo-stove/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=392012 NEWS – Solo Stove has cut prices on their low-smoke stainless steel fire pit stoves. The best-selling Bonfire model is down from $399.99 to $249. They’re also giving a free Mesa tabletop fire pit with the purchase of a Ranger, Bonfire or Yukon model fire pit. Shop products and accessories at https://solostove.com/ Use the code FREEMESA …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/price-cuts-and-freebie-at-solo-stove/feed/ 0 Take your outdoor relaxation to the next level with this hammock rocker! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/take-your-outdoor-relaxation-to-the-next-level-with-this-hammock-rocker/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/take-your-outdoor-relaxation-to-the-next-level-with-this-hammock-rocker/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:18:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388795 NEWS – Close your eyes and picture this… It’s a warm sunny day, you are lounging in a hammock in the shade of your backyard. Sounds relaxing right? Let’s add in the RockitMan hammock and swing rocker to take that relaxation to infinity and beyond! Now you can enjoy the sweet sweet rhythm of swinging …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/take-your-outdoor-relaxation-to-the-next-level-with-this-hammock-rocker/feed/ 3 Gerber Bushcraft Hatchet review – How much wood could this wood-chopper chop? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/17/gerber-bushcraft-hatchet-review-how-much-wood-could-this-wood-chopper-chop/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/17/gerber-bushcraft-hatchet-review-how-much-wood-could-this-wood-chopper-chop/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:21:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=385750 REVIEW – With spring fast approaching it’ll soon be time to break out the camping gear and head for the great outdoors. While I’ve gravitated towards “glamping” in recent years, I still enjoy roughing it on occasion. Since a good fire is essential to the experience I’m always on the lookout for tools that make …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/17/gerber-bushcraft-hatchet-review-how-much-wood-could-this-wood-chopper-chop/feed/ 2 This bandana could save your life, but not in the ways you might think https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-bandana-could-save-your-life-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-bandana-could-save-your-life-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:00:38 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386061 NEWS – Check out the Head for Survival Bandana from Survival Metrics. This 39″ x 39″ x 52″ triangular-shaped 100% polyester bandana can protect your head, and can be used as a bandage or a sling, but there’s more to it than those basic survival functions. Printed on the bandana (which is available in orange …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-bandana-could-save-your-life-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think/feed/ 0 This versatile Bug Zapper, fan, and light is now almost 70% off https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-versatile-bug-zapper-fan-and-light-is-now-almost-70-off/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-versatile-bug-zapper-fan-and-light-is-now-almost-70-off/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:01:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386023 NEWS – With spring here and summer right around the corner, it’s time to shed that parka and start getting outside again. Of course, once you pull up a chair in the backyard and start to soak in the grandeur of the great outdoors, you quickly remember one of the reasons you don’t do it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/this-versatile-bug-zapper-fan-and-light-is-now-almost-70-off/feed/ 0 Skycruiser TX 910 Metal Detector review – test your mettle as you meddle with metal! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/07/skycruiser-tx-910-metal-detector-review-test-your-mettle-as-you-meddle-with-metal/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/07/skycruiser-tx-910-metal-detector-review-test-your-mettle-as-you-meddle-with-metal/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:58:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=378721 REVIEW – The hobbyist’s metal detector has to be one of the most unglamorous gadgets. Perhaps it is the notion that it usually finds discarded trash or loose change. Can I find more than just trash with the depth and alloy detection of a Skycruiser TX-910 metal detector? Read on to see what I think! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/07/skycruiser-tx-910-metal-detector-review-test-your-mettle-as-you-meddle-with-metal/feed/ 2 Ti-FST can become a titanium tube of fire making multi-tool coolness! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/ti-fst-can-become-a-titanium-tube-of-fire-making-multi-tool-coolness/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/ti-fst-can-become-a-titanium-tube-of-fire-making-multi-tool-coolness/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:40:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=383639 NEWS – Campers, hikers, and anyone who likes to be prepared will want to check out the Ti-FST, which stands for F.ire S.upport T.ool. This titanium tube can hold everything you need to make a fire as well as help you to get back home if you are lost. The Ti-FST is designed in three sections with …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/ti-fst-can-become-a-titanium-tube-of-fire-making-multi-tool-coolness/feed/ 2 Don’t get hosed by low quality hose https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/04/dont-get-hosed-by-low-quality-hose/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/04/dont-get-hosed-by-low-quality-hose/#comments Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:42:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=383341 NEWS – My Zero-G garden hose from 2018 is still performing perfectly. I bought it myself, leave it outdoors, and it works like a champ. If this sounds like a commercial, sorry, but this mundane, ‘everybody needs one’ product has been a good one for me, so this is an uncompensated endorsement. This hose has …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/04/dont-get-hosed-by-low-quality-hose/feed/ 4 POTENCO Mini Chainsaw review – handy for trimming small branches https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/28/potenco-mini-chainsaw-review-handy-for-trimming-small-branches/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/28/potenco-mini-chainsaw-review-handy-for-trimming-small-branches/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:36:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=382230 REVIEW – My father has a house on Lake Hartwell, and much of the lot between his house and the lake is trees.  One tree or another is always falling down, whether to storms or old age or whatever.  While a chainsaw is great for breaking down the trunk and the large branches, it’s less …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/28/potenco-mini-chainsaw-review-handy-for-trimming-small-branches/feed/ 0 POTENCO Mini Chainsaw nonadult Saker Mini Chainsaw review – lumberjack function, cordless drill package! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/21/saker-mini-chainsaw-review-lumberjack-function-cordless-drill-package/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/21/saker-mini-chainsaw-review-lumberjack-function-cordless-drill-package/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:08:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381522 REVIEW – We heat our house with wood that I cut off of the local state forest.  So, I’m used to chain saws and have two large gas-powered beasts that I use to provide our heat.  When the offer to review the Saker mini chainsaw came up, I thought it would be a cute little …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/21/saker-mini-chainsaw-review-lumberjack-function-cordless-drill-package/feed/ 13 BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit review – It’s more than just a fire pit https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/bondstove-smokeless-fire-pit-review-its-more-than-just-a-fire-pit/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/bondstove-smokeless-fire-pit-review-its-more-than-just-a-fire-pit/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:00:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381273 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Whether it’s cooking something, hanging out with friends, or relaxing, there’s something magical about sitting around a fire pit. The BondStove Smokeless Fire Pit added some modern features to the fire pit, so I just had to check it out. What is it? The BondStove is a smokeless fire pit with optional …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/bondstove-smokeless-fire-pit-review-its-more-than-just-a-fire-pit/feed/ 1 LifeSaver Wayfarer water purifier review – Clean water for hikers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/lifesaver-wayfarer-water-purifier-review-clean-water-for-hikers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/lifesaver-wayfarer-water-purifier-review-clean-water-for-hikers/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:57:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381051 REVIEW – Ever since Covid hit in 2020, I have not had a chance to take a multi-day vacation outside of the state of Texas where I live.   I am stoked about a 5-day hiking trip I planned for Utah in May. One of the things that I always carry in my backpack is a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/16/lifesaver-wayfarer-water-purifier-review-clean-water-for-hikers/feed/ 1 5.11 Tactical CFA Peacemaker Tomahawk review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/01/5-11-tactical-cfa-peacemaker-tomahawk-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/01/5-11-tactical-cfa-peacemaker-tomahawk-review/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379713 REVIEW – In the Pacific Northwest having an axe or tomahawk is almost a requirement to live here. Everyone is always outdoors and you never know if you’re going to run into a Sasquatch or a fallen tree which are both very likely. Let’s see if the 5.11 Tactical CFA Peacemaker Tomahawk is up to either …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/01/5-11-tactical-cfa-peacemaker-tomahawk-review/feed/ 1 TURBRO Pluto R19 smokeless fire pit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/19/turbro-pluto-r19-smokeless-fire-pit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/19/turbro-pluto-r19-smokeless-fire-pit-review/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:51:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=376427 REVIEW – Portable smokeless fire pits have been on my radar for more than a year. A year ago, I kept seeing them as suggestions for Christmas gifts for that person who has everything. I’m usually slow to jump on the bandwagon, so I’ve been hanging back to see if these held the same appeal …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/19/turbro-pluto-r19-smokeless-fire-pit-review/feed/ 1 Outdoor Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult You can dig a hole, rake some leaves, and chop wood with this multi-tool! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/17/you-can-dig-a-hole-rake-some-leaves-and-chop-wood-with-this-multi-tool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/17/you-can-dig-a-hole-rake-some-leaves-and-chop-wood-with-this-multi-tool/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:58:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379402 NEWS – We’ve reported about similar outdoor modular axe multi-tools before, but the Forrest Tool Company MAX Tool Kit caught my eye because it’s made in the USA and is standard equipment on Army Light Tactical Vehicles (according to their product page). The MAX Tool Kit features a 34” composite polyglass handle and a 3.5-lb …

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