by Doug | Jul 21, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
When you buy a GPS – you want a smart GPS. Not one that was smart a year ago. You want one that is smart this minute. Before you pull out of your drive, wouldn’t it be nice to know about the traffic jam at the north end of your street or that darn backup ¼ mile...
by Doug | Jul 16, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Here’s a trio of cooking/drinking products we found at the International Home & Housewares Show earlier this year. After months of testing each, we are happy to recommend all three. Cookina Cooking Sheets This is one of those products you wished had been created...
by Doug | Jul 7, 2014 | Past, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
If you are a fan of Lenovo products like I am, you’ll want to consider the “official” backpack for your laptop and tablet – the Lenovo ThinkPad Professional Backpack. This isn’t some cheap tchotchke backpack that lots of companies give away, this is a seriously...
by Doug | Jul 6, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Light – without it – the world shuts down at dark. When you can’t see, you can’t study, work or play. We take it for granted at home; but when backpacking, off the grid, or during storms, that can be a precious commodity. D.light is a company that can provide that...
by Doug | Jul 2, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
With summer travel upon us, and fall hunting and fishing camps already in the planning, here are a trio of items you should consider packing for the trip. I discovered them all at the International Home & Housewares Show in March and I’ve been testing them out...
by Doug | Jul 1, 2014 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Travelers now have one less thing to worry about with the new Scottevest RFID-Blocking Vest just introduced at Scottevest.com. Instead of a small bag or pouch for your passport, wouldn’t you rather it be part of a concealed compartment in a pickpocket-proof vest? The...