Misc Gear



FOREO ESPADA Blue Light Acne Treatment Device Review

Other than a few pimples and the typical blackheads, I never really had to deal with teen acne. Fast forward to my 20s, 30s, 40s, and now entering my 50s; while I still have relatively good skin, I deal with hormonal breakouts all the time. All. The. Time. The FOREO ESPADA is supposed to help, but does it? Can it?


Amazon Echo Is Back on Sale for $99

The ever-popular Amazon Echo smart speaker is back on sale. Normally $179, Amazon has the device listed for $99. Previously we’ve seen it drop as low as $159.98 for two (with coupon code).


Lander Carry System: Everything You Need for Anywhere You Might Go

I reviewed the Lander TIMP 20 a while back, and it was one of the best I’ve ever used; sleek, water-resistant, incredibly light, and durable! Although Lander makes other accessories, I can verify that their backpack game is strong; that’s why I am excited about the new Lander Carry System, which is almost fully funded on Kickstarter. http://kck.st/2ui9E9i



Lovenuts: The Acorn-Shaped Flashlight with Hidden Talents

Welp, this is a new one for me! Newly launched on Indiegogo, Lovenuts is an acorn-shaped flashlight and mini nightlight that’s also a connected personal vibrator. Designed to be innocent looking and to have more than one purpose, Lovenuts is a stealthy little guy that is designed to easily travel with you.



Support Your National Parks in Style With the New Brooks Cascadia Line!

Brooks Cascadia trail shoes have long been seen as some of the best on the market. The soles are designed for traction, they feature a rock plate for extra foot protection, and they’re cushioned enough that you won’t be in agony every time you step on a root.  But Brooks just upped the game big time with their new REI partnership: National Parks themed Cascadias!


Anker PowerCore II Slim Is the Perfect Pocket Companion to Your Smartphone

Anker makes some of the best external battery packs on the market, hands down. Back when I played Pokémon Go, I was never without my Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Portable Battery Pack. Nowadays, I tend to carry lighter battery packs, and my current favorite is Anker’s latest, the PowerCore II Slim. Boasting 10,000mAh of juice, the PowerCore II Slim by Anker is pretty much everything that you could want out of a super slim battery pack at an affordable price. Currently on Amazon for $34.99, the battery pack it slimmer than all of Anker’s previous battery packs but don’t’ let it’s…


UUNI 3 Portable Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Is Deliciously Fun

Some time ago, Perry did a full review of the UUNI 2S Portable Pizza Oven. He was impressed, and you can check out his full review here. Now the company has released the UUNI 3. This is an update to the unit Perry reviewed, and it takes creating wood-fired pizza at home to a new level. Let’s take a look.





Vapium Strain Hunters Edition Vape: A Special Edition Summit+ Vaporizer

We recently reviewed the Vapium Summit+ Vape. The title of that post, “Vapium Summit+: A Weather and Budget-Friendly Vaporizer” says it all. The Summit+ is designed to go anywhere and priced right. The company offers one with special branding. Called the Strain Hunters Edition, it is intended to let you “get out there with the only vaporizer built for adventure.


The Griffin Reserve Power Bank Will Charge Your Devices on the Go

Griffin is a great mobile accessories company that prides themselves on making the smart devices that you use more functional. Griffin allowed us to check out their Reserve Power Bank, which is a new solution to a problem many of us smartphone and tablet users have: not enough juice to get through a long day. So let’s check them out.



Watching Game of Thrones Complete with Fire Breathing Dragons, Bourbon, and Ice-Like Sculptures by Glassblower Ben

If you’re looking for a great set of bar glasses that not only stand out from others, or simply want to impress your friends who enjoy fancy spirits with a special gift, you should check out the handmade slated bar glass by Glassblower Ben. Currently available in a set of three ($120), the Handmade Slanted Bar Glass has become the envy of my friends when they come over. Based out of New Orleans, Glassblower Ben handcrafts each piece of glass himself, and each will hold approximately six ounces of your favorite beverage. Ben Dombey is a renowned glass blower who since…




UPLIFT Stand Up Desk with 1″ Thick Bamboo Top Review

I recently reviewed Human Solution’s tabletop sit-stand desk converter. It’s an impressive way to turn a standard desk into something much more. For those who want the full sit-stand desk experience, however, there is the UPLIFT Stand Up Desk. I have one for review and love it so much I bought one for my office at work!