Articles by Garry Kolb

Reviews September 5, 2026

ALLSWIFIT ActiveSolid Slip-In Athletic Shoes Review: Slip-In Comfort for Wide Feet Without the Premium Price

Let’s get this out there right now – I hate tying shoes. I’m a huge fan of slip-ons, but when I want athletic shoes, I’ve been out of luck. When Kiziks first came out, with their slip-on tech, I was excited. But I am blessed with both thick and wide feet, and Kiziks don’t play there. There are some high-priced options out there, but I’m frugal. I got an offer to test out a pair of ALLSWIFIT ActiveSolid Athletic Shoes, and they are slip-ins available in wide. Yes, please!

Reviews September 1, 2026

Sun Mountain H2NO C130 Waterproof Cart Golf Bag Review: Rainproof Performance with One Maddening Flaw

Golf plays a significant role in my life. I’m not exceptionally good at it, but I enjoy the social side of the game. Living in the world’s largest golfing community, with 837 holes as of this writing, means there’s no shortage of opportunities to play. Central Florida also brings plenty of rain, and rain and golf equipment are not friends. Sun Mountain’s new H2NO family of golf bags aims to keep them apart. Let’s see how the Sun Mountain H2NO C130 Waterproof Cart Golf Bag handles your gear and the elements.

Reviews August 28, 2026

Cuisinart 10-in-1 Digital Toaster Oven Air Fryer Review: A Countertop Multitasker That Earns Its Keep

Counters. We all have them in our kitchens. And universally, space on those counters is always at a premium. When considering what will take up that valuable space, the utility of whatever that is comes into heavy play. The new Cuisinart 10-in-1 Digital Toaster Over Air Fryer checks a number of boxes, earning it a coveted place in our kitchen. Let’s look at that it has to offer.

Gear Bits, Health and Fitness July 27, 2026

Casana Smart Seat: Near Effortless Health-Tracking While You Poo

There is an entire population of people who need to track key health metrics like heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, blood oxygen, and more. Actually, tracking those usually involves multiple devices, regular charging, and taking readings. The Casana Smart Seat simplifies all that by taking readings every time you sit on the toilet.

Reviews July 20, 2026

Elegear Cooling Blanket and Pillowcases Review: A Cool Sleep on Hot Nights

Wow, this has been a hot summer, even by central Florida standards. Keeping the air conditioner cranking away is just tossing cash out the window. Sleeping in a hot bedroom is awful. What is a hot sleeper to do? Enter Elegear. Elegear Cooling Blankets and Cooling Pillowcases promise to deliver some solid chill to even the toastiest snoozers. How do they do it, and does it work? Read on!