Outdoor Gear

GardePro X66 3.0 Ultra trail camera

Reviews October 30, 2026

GardePro X66 3.0 Ultra Cellular Trail Camera Review:

I’ve been using GardePro trail cameras for months now, and I’ve become a collector. I have seven of them around my property. Five are the company’s long-range wireless cameras that connect through a hub, and the others are cellular models. Why so many cameras? I like seeing what’s in my yard when I’m not looking. Deer, turkey, coyotes, possums, skunks… something is usually passing through. Now, I’m checking out the GardePro X66 3.0 Ultra. I recently reviewed the GardePro X66 Pro, but this model is interesting because of its larger battery. Let’s take a look.

Yozma IN 10 Pro Electric Dirt Bike

Reviews, Outdoors October 27, 2026

Yozma IN 10 Pro Electric Dirt Bike Review: This Dirt Bike Is Too Fun and Sadly Not Street Legal, So Keep It to the Trails!

As many of you may have noticed over the last year or so, electric dirt bikes have been popping up on streets and trails everywhere. I’ve been curious to hop on one to see how they hold up and how they differ from e-bikes. I’ve ridden and reviewed a number of e-bikes over the past couple of years, but they differ in key ways in power and design. The Yozma IN 10 Pro Electric Dirt Bike boasts 5500W of power and an incredible top speed of 55 miles per hour, well beyond even a class 3 e-bike. Read on to…

Ninja Fireside360

Reviews October 21, 2026

Ninja Fireside360 Review: The Smokeless Fire Pit with a Built-In Heater That Keeps Everyone Outside

There’s a point every fall when backyard evenings start getting cut short. The sun drops, someone grabs a hoodie, and before long everyone has drifted back inside. Wood fire pits leave your clothes smelling like smoke, and patio heaters keep you warm without giving anyone much of a reason to gather around them. Ninja thinks it can do both with the Ninja Fireside360, a propane fire pit with a built-in outdoor heater. We spent the past few weeks finding out whether it can keep a group outside long after dark.

Segway Xyber Air

News & Features October 13, 2026

The Segway Xyber Air Lightens Up the Moto-Style E-Bike for Everyday Riding

Segway knows their way around the e-bike world, and nothing showcases their love of mobility vehicles and style better than the Xyber line. The original Xyber brought dirt-bike attitude and serious performance to Segway’s e-bike lineup, and now the line is expanding to street riding, too. The new Segway Xyber Air takes everything great about its predecessor and makes it lighter, more affordable, and focused on everyday riding.

NovorikX 40V Electric Cordless Lawn Mower

Reviews, Outdoors October 6, 2026

NovorikX 40V Electric Cordless Lawn Mower Review: Lightweight, Simple, and Surprisingly Capable

I’ve reviewed quite a few lawn mowers over the years, from traditional gas models to robotic mowers that practically do the job for you. But sometimes you just want a simple mower that you can pull out of the garage, push a button, and get the job done without gas, cords, or a complicated setup. That’s where the NovorikX 40V Electric Cordless Lawn Mower comes in. It’s a lightweight, battery-powered push mower with two 20V batteries, a brushless motor, and a 17-inch cutting deck. Let’s see if this budget-friendly little mower has what it takes to tame my yard today.

Velotric GoMad Compact Cargo Ebike Review: If a Luxury Compact SUV Were a Bike

Reviews, Outdoors October 1, 2026

Velotric GoMad Compact Cargo Ebike Review: If a Luxury Compact SUV Were a Bike

The rapidly expanding world of electric cargo bikes has a welcome new arrival: the Velotric GoMad Compact Cargo Ebike. Those of us that have been riding electric cargo bikes for years know how incredibly versatile they are. Indeed, we would still be a two-car household if I hadn’t discovered my first cargo bike in 2023 (the excellent Velotric Packer 1 cargo e-bike). I loved that bike but ended up switching a few times over the years due to garage space limitations (too many other e-bike reviews) and the fact that the Packer 1 was a bit large for our one-child…

Kiwibit Bird Feed 2 Pro

Outdoors, Reviews September 30, 2026

Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro 4K AI Camera with Solar Panel Review: Smart Enough to Know Who’s Stopping by for Breakfast

Kiwibit‘s latest high-tech bird feeder, the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro, is an AI-powered smart feeder built for backyard birders who want more than just a snack station. It includes a 4K camera with autofocus tracking, so any bird stays sharp, even in mid-flight. Solar panels keep it running for days on minimal sunlight, and dual 1.7L hoppers mean fewer refills. The FeatherPal AI can spot over 10,000 species, no subscription needed for the basics. Weatherproof, Alexa-compatible, and Wi Fi enabled. It turns your yard into a live nature channel you can check from your phone, anywhere.

ENGWE M20 3.0

Reviews, Outdoors September 28, 2026

ENGWE M20 3.0 Review: This Powerful E-Bike Is a Surprisingly Good Car Alternative

As a big micromobility proponent, any time a unique e-bike shows up in my feed, my ears perk up. So when ENGWE asked if I wanted to test the ENGWE M20 3.0, an e-bike capable of reaching up to 40 mph, yes, yes, yes, and more yes. When it showed up, I double-checked the invoice. I didn’t recall agreeing to review a motorcycle, but one was listed. According to the bill of lading, though, it was actually an e-bike.

Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike

Reviews September 23, 2026

Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike Review: A Great Starter Dirt Bike for Teens or Teen-Sized Adults

Off-road dirt biking is one of my favorite activities, so I couldn’t pass up any opportunity to review an electric mountain bike or dirt bike when it was offered. The Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike looks great on paper, but will the impressive specs for the price point translate into a fun and effective off-road dirt bike or just one suited more for flat and gentle trails?

BOTE MULE Outpost Chair Review: Big Comfort, Backpack Portability, and a Proprietary Catch

Reviews, Outdoors September 9, 2026

BOTE MULE Outpost Chair Review: Big Comfort, Backpack Portability, and a Proprietary Catch

Do you own battery-powered yard equipment? If so, you’ll see how this relates to a foldable chair review. It’s a strange comparison, but hear me out. When you buy a battery mower and add tools like a trimmer or chainsaw, you must buy the same brand of compatible—read: proprietary—batteries. That’s why the BOTE MULE Outpost chair is perfect—if you’re willing to go BOTE.

BleeqUp Rover

Events, News & Features, Outdoors September 4, 2026

BleeqUp Rover AI Sports Glasses Put a 3K Camera, Safety Alerts, and Open-Ear Audio on Your Face

BleeqUp is using IFA 2026 to introduce the BleeqUp Rover, a $459 pair of AI sports glasses aimed primarily at cyclists and other outdoor athletes who want first-person video without strapping another camera to their body. The BleeqUp Rover combines a 16-megapixel camera, open-ear audio, activity tracking, voice controls, safety detection, and automated video editing in a 53-gram frame. The concept is ambitious, but the appeal is easy to understand: capture the ride, listen to directions or music, keep tabs on what’s happening around you, and leave some of the post-ride editing to software instead of your evening.

Birdfy Bath Pro

Events, News & Features September 4, 2026

3 Exciting Birdfy Gadgets Deliver the Ultimate Backyard Birdwatching Upgrade

Birdfy is using its first appearance at IFA to show how far the company’s smart birdwatching lineup has moved beyond the familiar camera-equipped feeder. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company is spotlighting the Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 4K, Birdfy Bath Pro, and Birdfy Nest Duo, three connected backyard devices built to watch birds while they eat, bathe, and raise their young. The common thread is simple: cameras, notifications, and bird-recognition software turn ordinary backyard activity into something you can check from your phone, whether you’re home, traveling, or just too comfortable to leave the couch.

Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem

Events, News & Features, Outdoors September 3, 2026

The Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem Wants Your Pool Cleaner, Sprinkler, and Mower to Compare Notes

Aiper is using IFA 2026 to move beyond standalone pool robots with the Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem, a connected platform that coordinates pool cleaning, irrigation, lawn care, soil sensing, weather data, and solar power from one app. The appeal isn’t hard to spot. Your sprinkler, mower, and pool cleaner may all be “smart,” yet they often communicate about as well as strangers in an elevator. Aiper wants them sharing information instead, so rain can cancel watering, changing conditions can alter cleaning schedules, and you don’t have to play air traffic controller for the backyard.

Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series

Events, Gear Bits September 3, 2026

Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series Could Finally Fix Robotic Lawn Mowers’ Biggest Annoyance

I’ve been mowing lawns for over three decades, and we’ve come a long way from the technology of my childhood. Robotic lawn mowers have rapidly improved over the last few years from bumbling and ineffective chaos machines to more precise, orderly, and effective yard servants. I’ve had one major problem with our current robot lawn mower, and that is the 4–6-inch gap that it can’t mow around the edges. The new Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series Robotic Mower’s edge-trimming system might just be the solution that I’ve been pining for.

MAMMOTION LUBA 4 AWD

Events, News & Features, Outdoors September 3, 2026

MAMMOTION LUBA 4 AWD Takes Robotic Mowing Beyond the Easy Parts of the Yard

Robotic lawn mowers excel at the repetitive parts of yard work, but boundaries, slopes, trees, tight corners, and uneven ground still expose their limitations. The MAMMOTION LUBA 4 AWD is designed to spend less time being confused by those problem areas. Introduced for IFA 2026, the new flagship series combines four cameras, 360-degree LiDAR, high-precision satellite positioning, all-wheel drive, and wider cutting decks for lawns ranging from 0.75 to 3 acres. It also adds optional automated edge trimming, because mowing most of the lawn still leaves you holding a trimmer.

Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ Review: The Safe Bet in Robotic Mowing

Reviews August 25, 2026

Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ Review: The Safe Bet in Robotic Mowing

Husqvarna has been building robotic mowers since 1995, which makes it the closest thing this category has to an incumbent. The Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ sits in the middle of the current lineup: $3,299, wire-free thanks to EPOS satellite navigation, and rated for about an acre. It’s also the mower that replaced my own Automower 450X after ten years of service. I’ve spent the season running it alongside several competing robots, which turned out to be the most useful way to figure out what the Husqvarna badge is actually worth in 2026.

TORRAS COOLiFY Cyber Fold AI Neck Air Conditioner Review: Your Personal AC for Surviving Summer Heat

Reviews, Outdoors August 24, 2026

TORRAS COOLiFY Cyber Fold AI Neck Air Conditioner Review: Your Personal AC for Surviving Summer Heat

Summer heat is no joke, and lately it seems worse than ever, especially with Florida’s humidity making time outdoors downright miserable. My preferred strategy is really simple: stay inside from June through September. When I do venture out, I move from my air-conditioned house to my air-conditioned car and then to another air-conditioned destination. Unfortunately, some situations still require being outside. Wouldn’t it be nice to bring air conditioning with you? With the TORRAS COOLiFY Cyber Fold AI Neck Air Conditioner, you almost can. Better yet, it isn’t only for summer—it can also help keep you warm when temperatures drop.

GardePro X66 Pro mounted on a post

Reviews August 21, 2026

GardePro X66 Pro Cellular Trail Camera Review: Keep an Eye on Wildlife Where Wi-Fi Doesn’t Reach

I live on 12 wooded acres in southern Indiana and enjoy spotting wildlife such as deer, turkeys, possums, raccoons, coyotes, and even a bobcat, which my American bobtail cat, Ozzy, once chased away. I use several trail cameras, but my property is too spread out for every camera to reach home WiFi. The GardePro X66 Pro cellular trail camera solves that problem: it doesn’t need WiFi, only access to a supported cellular network.

DJI Osmo Action 6

Advertorial, News & Features, Outdoors August 21, 2026

DJI Osmo Action 6 Goes Big on 8K, Smarter Framing, and a Better Amazon Bundle Deal

The DJI Osmo Action 6 brings several useful changes to the action-camera category, including an adjustable f/2.0 to f/4.0 aperture, a new 1/1.1″ square sensor, 8K/30fps recording, and 50GB of usable built-in storage. This Amazon bundle also includes two extra batteries, a 64GB microSDXC card, and a 58-piece accessory kit, so you won’t have to start hunting for mounts and spare power before you’ve shot a single clip. It’s still a small, rugged camera meant to go places your phone shouldn’t, but DJI is giving it enough flexibility to handle far more than bike rides, ski runs, and snorkeling trips.