Once the giant propane-powered griddle was assembled on the porch of my parents’ house, friends and family members passed by in succession, many confused about what you would do with…
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MSR’s Hubba Hubba NX Tent Is Solid, but I Hate the Zippers
I’ve found that Mountain Safety Research (MSR) tends to arrive at an impressive iteration of a product and then stick with it. Most outdoor gear companies tend to gradually ruin…
BMW’s Slick E-Motorbike Is Scary Fast
The Tron Lightcycle? That bike from Akira? A Stormtrooper with two wheels? First impressions of the CE 04 are of a motorbike sent back in time from the future. A…
Power Up Anywhere With Our Favorite Portable Chargers
Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. There’s been a steady stream of similar, though isolated, incidents…
8 Gardening and Plant-Based Video Games for Spring
Gardening video games are a wonderful way to celebrate spring from the comfort of the great indoors. Sure, I’ll go touch grass every now and then, but it’s entertaining to…
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They’re Filthy!)
Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’…
How to Switch to Google Fi
If you’re not sure how much data you typically use, don’t fret. There’s a way to check. On Android phones, go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs, and…
Plume’s SuperPods Offer Fast Wi-Fi and Motion Sensing
Most people prefer not to be bothered by device configuration, bands and channels, or the deeper complexities of Wi-Fi. They simply want fast and reliable connections at home. Plume’s SuperPods…
The 25 Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Games, and Outdoor Gear
Memorial Day is a major shopping holiday in the US, but nobody wants to spend their long weekend scrolling through marketing emails. Let us save you the trouble. We scoured…
25 Best Memorial Day Sales on Grills, Camping, and Outdoor Gear
The end of May unofficially marks the start of summer in the US, and that means more time in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a kayaker, climber, griller, or someone…