Kokopelli Chasm-Lite Stand-Up Paddleboard Review: Inflatable Summer Fun
So I returned to the dock for round two of pumping. After a few minutes more of fiddling with the gauge, it finally registered that the board was pumped to …
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Coravin Sparkling Review: Now You Can Save Your Bubbles Too
The eponymous wine preservation system made by Coravin has been transformative in the wine world, allowing you to extract wine from any bottle sealed with a cork without having to …
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Review: Dependable and Portable
Jackery has upgraded from lithium-ion (Li-Ion) to lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries with the Explorer 2000 Plus. LiFePO4 batteries are less prone to overheating and combustion, making them safer. They …
Sony Xperia 1 V Review: This Phone Is Still Too Expensive
Sony smartphones have such a niche focus on photo and video features that they lose a lot of mainstream appeal. They cost a good deal more than even the top-end …
De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker: The Joe Is Just So-So
Sam noted how since it would be extremely difficult to determine the weight of the beans the TrueBrew uses nor the original volume of water nor the temperature in the …
AeroPress XL Coffee Maker Review: Double the Size, Double the Brew
Several years ago, I stopped by the AeroPress booth at a trade show and asked if there was anything new in the pipeline. The reply, which I may now be …
Thule Shine Review (2023): Compact and Adjustable
“City strollers” are a tricky term to me. It seems to refer to a hybrid—sort of compact, sort of lightweight, but still with some heavier, fancy features. Mostly, it seems …
Chi X Barbie On The Go Travel Kit Review (2023): Compact and Capable
Even if my feelings about my wild, wangly hair are complicated, I love hair tools. But why get them in boring colors like black and gray when you can get …
Yoder 640S Review: A Versatile Pellet Smoker
I had never dreamed of attempting to make Sinaloa-style chicken. The citrus-marinated, charbroiled chicken that came to prominence in the city of Guasave is, for my money, one of the …
Arlo Pro 5 Review: The Best Outdoor Security Camera
Notifications come through to your phone or smartwatch swiftly. The rich alerts on Android are the absolute best because you get a small close up of the person and can …