If you recall, back in April we told you about a new carbon-neutral BioLite CampStove 2 bundle (right here). As I mentioned in that article, we had a sample coming in for review. And while the lockdowns prevented us from going camping (so far), I did take this through some paces in our backyard, just to get an idea of how the BioLite CampStove 2 works.
(more…)I don’t know about you, but Biolite is brand that’s been on my radar for some time. When it comes to camping, while I tend to just shut my phone off (because I’m nowhere near cell towers) it can helpful to check the weather and whatnot. And that means charging. Or for that matter, charging battery packs to top off a headlamp. That’s where something like this new Biolite CampStove 2 Bundle can come in handy.
(more…)Spring is just around the corner, which means one thing for my family. Ok, well, several things, but the one germane to this article is that fact that camping season is just around the corner. We’re pretty well set at the moment with our ginormous family tent, but that doesn’t mean you, too, can’t look longingly at the GerTent.
(more…)If you’re thinking about reading up on the outdoors – planning an adventure, researching gear, and the like – Outdoors magazine has been one of the pre-eminent publication that folks think of (frankly, the boldly simple name seals the deal, don’t you think?) Well, they’re pairing up with another brand that truly conquers the out of doors – Land Rover – to do something new.
(more…)Devices like Jackery’s portable power station – essentially a big battery that lets you charge USB and mains-powered devices – are seemingly only useful in an emergency. After all, who needs a heavy battery that can last a few hours on a charge unless you’re in the middle of a hurricane.
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