I liked the Rogue 2 flashlight I reviewed a while back. Well, Icon has brought out 2 more LED flashlights that are along the same lines, but have polymer bodies versus the milled aluminum bodies of the Rouge 1 and 2. They have the 1 cell version called the Modus 1 and the 2 cell [...]
Review: i1015 iPhone and iPod touch case from Pelican.
Allow me to set the scene. You’re sitting on the beach in a faraway tropical location sipping on a fancy frozen drink, while listening to tunes streaming from your iPod touch which is resting gently on your towel. Looks good right? That is until the family of six comes marching by with a horde of [...]
Review: Tom Bihn Synapse
Tom Bihn is a company I have been following for a while now, ever since Judie reviewed the Aeronaut when she was still at The Gadgeteer. Tom Bihn is not only based right here in the United States, they make their bags in the US, which is a rarity among bag manufacturers. When Tom Bihn let [...]
Coghlan’s Magnesium Firestarter Review
I really liked the Flint Striker from Coghlan’s I reviewed in September. It works really well but sometimes you need a little more. The Magnesium Firestarter from Coghlan’s not only gets the spark you need, but also provides you some tinder that burns a little hotter than dryer lint.
This iPhone App is for the Birds. No, Seriously…
Remember the various Audobon Nature Guides? The books that detailed every type of bird, mammal, tree, or flower? Well, the Audobon Society has went and gone mobile. Now you can just whip out your iPhone to be one with nature. Not only can you access the most comprehensive information about the natural world right at [...]
USB Hurricane Lamp
This USB Hurricane Lamp plugs directly into one of your computer’s spare USB ports. It does not require batteries to operate or special drives to install. Once it’s connected and powered the lamp will illuminate your surroundings as it cycles through seven different colors. The lamp uses LED bulbs which draw less power from your [...]
SCOTTEVEST Evolution Travel Jacket Review
I was a big fan of SCOTTEVEST’s technology enabled clothing long before I began writing for tech sites. It just appealed to my inner geek. I got one of their classic vests, as well as their mid-weight jackets, long before most people had heard of the company and wore them for years. Those jackets were [...]
Freehands Gloves lets you keep in multi-touch with your device
According to the press release the Freehands Gloves for Techies were created after their designer grew tired of answering his iPhone with his nose. This year the company has added models of gloves that look trendy and you won’t be embarrassed to wear. There are 7 men’s styles and 5 women’s to choose from. Each [...]
Share your adventures with the world in HD with VHoldR ContourHD1080p
There are adventures, and then there are great adventures, those usually described to friends and family as “trip of a lifetime” or the like. And while you do your best to describe every detail, words rarely do an adequate job. Sights and sounds are needed at this point, and that is where VholdR steps in. [...]
Review: Icon Rogue 2 LED Flashlight
Not all flashlights are created equal. Back in 1979, Anthony Maglica created Maglite. Maglite is the bar where all flashlights are measured, for me. Almost nothing could top it back then. Well, Paul Kim, the designer of the Icon Rogue series of flashlights may be the new Anthony Maglica. The Icon Rogue 2 is the [...]
Tent stake with built-in LED light makes late night tent setups a snap
This orange stake looks like any other tent peg. Look closer and you’ll find that there’s a white LED lamp built into the side. Powered by 4 LR41 batteries (included) this peg will help you survive those hurried late night tent setups by illuminating the ground. The manufacturer claims the light will run for up [...]
Review: Coghlan’s Flint Striker
From the days of the cave man, starting fires has long been something man has struggled with. The Coghlan’s Flint Striker which is a twist on a fire-starting technology that is almost as old as time. Even with today’s more modern technology, you still might want to use one of these instead of matches or [...]
Review: Life+Gear 6IN1DC Flashlight
It never fails. The power goes out in the middle of the night and your flash light is out of batteries. Now that we are getting to the heart of the hurricane season, before the next storm hits maybe you should get your family a Life+Gear 6IN1DC. The 6IN1DC is touted as a quad power [...]
Spyderco Native Pocket Knife Review
Every year my family takes a week long vacation to visit my mother at her cabin in Maine. We make it a habit of passing through Freeport, Maine on the way up to her house each year. Freeport is not only is the home of L.L. Bean but it’s also the home to one of [...]
Gorillatorch: Coming to a Dark Room Near You
I am a huge fan of the Joby Gorillapod, a fantastically flexible mini tripod. It is one of my favorite gadgets for my camera. Well, now the good folks at Joby have brought the latest in the Gorilla line, the Gorillatorch. This is an ultra-bright light, mounted atop the same three flexible legs as the [...]

















