by Doug | Nov 14, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Just got my hands on what I think is going to be a permanent fixture in my camera bag. It’s a smart phone tripod and monopod – all in one compact little device. It’s called POP Scope. POP Scope Crafted very nicely from stainless steel and aluminum, this is a breeze...
by Doug | Nov 14, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
After all the time that Apple spends engineering and designing your latest and sleekest iPhone, it almost seems a sin to stick it in some drab, tacky plastic case. How about dressing it up like a famous painting, with a beautiful wooden frame. Not the kind you put on...
by Doug | Nov 13, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Losing your wireless signal can be a scary proposition. It’s easy to do as you wander around your house or apartment, and the farther you get from your router, the more likely it is to happen. There is a solution however, and it’s called a Wi-Fi range extender. Amped...
by Doug | Nov 12, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Until I saw Hi-Tec at the Outdoor Retailers Show, I must admit I was pretty much unfamiliar with them. While they sell sporting and military footwear to over 86 countries and have been since 1974, I had never had the pleasure of trying their footwear. That changed...
by Doug | Nov 12, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Looking for a way to get outside this winter with the kids or the grandkids? Consider snowshoeing. Just about as easy as walking, this 4,000 year old winter sport can be done by anyone with a minimal investment in equipment and a patch of snow. For our first foray...
by Doug | Nov 12, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
What good is a knife if it isn’t sharp? What good is a wine bottle opener if it bends trying to get out an obstinate cork? If those are questions you’ve asked yourself, maybe it’s time you moved up to some better tools. A carpenter is only as good as his tools, and so...
