Read: 5 mins.Bringing a zipline to keep children entertained for hours at camp proved to be popular among both parents and kids. See what we brought along for camping to make hot, 100-104F degree summer weather more bearable.
Read: 12 mins.Twelve years ago on a hike up Yosemite's Half Dome, a friend shared an important term with me: Summit Fever. The state of mind where the desire to reach an objective -- at whatever costs -- is so strong, irrational decisions or illogical choices could be made with potentially dangerous or fatal consequences. The realization changed the way I hike and why I try my best not to leave anyone behind.
Read: 15 mins.Goal Zero announced on June 30, 2021, that a new product will be launched on July 15, 2021. Analysis has revealed an upcoming Yeti 1000 Core battery power station that will be sold "at a price you’ll love". What features should be expected and how will it compare to the recently-released Yeti 1000x?
Read: 25 mins.Goal Zero is the industry leader in portable power stations with a safety record to brag about. The Yeti 500x became one of my all-time favorite batteries, the Yeti 1500x opened my eyes to the company's vast ecosystem of accessories, expansion options, and integrations, and the new Yeti 1000x promises to hit the sweet spot between enough battery capacity and lower weight.
Read: 6 mins.My son already knows how to bike, but there were times when I wanted to take him for a quick ride around the neighborhood at my own, faster pace. I went to evaluate and purchase a few child bike seats, and surprisingly, there was a far wider range of prices, styles, quality, and safety options available than expected. I ultimately chose the Shotgun Kids MTB Seat with Handlebar combo. Here are my thoughts on it.
Read: 7 mins.The 15.6" Aspire 5 (2021) is Acer's newest, slim, upgradeable Windows laptop made for general purpose, basic computing with good battery life. It handles office type work, internet browsing, and media consumption very well and makes for an excellent travel computer.