There are two ways to approach cycling apparel. You can spend $250 on a jersey because apparently the Lycra was blessed by Eddy Merckx himself, or you can look for gear that actually delivers...
Speediance is best known for its Gym Monster home gym machines, which bring digital resistance and workout tracking into the house. With their new health tracking Strap, the company is also reaching into the...
A good camp hatchet needs to do more than look good. It needs to split kindling, process small pieces of firewood, and handle all the different chores that come with camping and maintaining a...
There are two ways to approach cycling apparel. You can spend $250 on a jersey because apparently the Lycra was blessed by Eddy Merckx himself, or you can look for gear that actually delivers...
Speediance is best known for its Gym Monster home gym machines, which bring digital resistance and workout tracking into the house. With their new health tracking Strap, the company is also reaching into the...
A good camp hatchet needs to do more than look good. It needs to split kindling, process small pieces of firewood, and handle all the different chores that come with camping and maintaining a...
Over the past month I have changed the way I commute to work. With much excitement I have joined a growing community of riders who commute via Ebike. I have always been intrigued by...
My family loves going to the beach, but I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of getting into the cold Lake Michigan water. While everyone else heads toward the waves,...
I’ve hit that point where I say “what?” more often than I should. Crowded restaurants turn conversations into a garbled mix of clinking glasses, background chatter, and whatever sentence I’m trying to piece together....
Nocs Provisions has expanded its Zero Tube lineup with the new 8×25 monocular. The basic idea remains the same as the other Zero Tube models. Make a small, lightweight optic that is easy to...
Smart rings promise to make health and activity tracking disappear into the background. You slip a small piece of titanium onto your finger, wear it through the night and throughout the day, and wake...
Keeping the inside of my Jeep clean has always been a challenge. Between kids, road trips, beach days, unpredictable Michigan weather, and everyday errands, my floor mats take a beating. I wanted something that...
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 are a very welcome sight to be able to take for a spin on my build-up to an Ironman. Brooks really went to town on this version from its...
As product reviewers, cameras are among the most important tools we carry. And the action camera may be the one we reach for most often. It is the camera we can toss into a...
After nearly 90 miles across West Michigan roads, bike paths, gravel, dirt, two-tracks, and mellow trails, the dual-battery Saturn proved that its biggest strength is not exercise. It is making the car feel unnecessary...
There are two kinds of people who buy a blender, in my opinion. There are the people who want to make a smoothie every morning, and there are the people who apparently believe they...
I have ridden plenty of electric bikes that try to stand out with huge motors, massive batteries, or complicated technology. The Buzz Cerana 2 takes a different approach. It focuses on making an electric...
This is the third Batch Bicycle ebike we have tested and the second one aimed squarely at comfort-focused cruising. The first was the eCB.3, a polished commuter that impressed us with its smooth assistance,...
After a recent 12-day camping trip, I realized that even after years of camping, I can still find gear that makes life on the road easier. My family and I have camped for so...
Living in West Michigan, about ten miles from Lake Michigan, we know plenty about water and the humidity that comes with it. We typically run three dehumidifiers throughout our home to keep the relative...
One of my favorite footwear companies is getting into one of my favorite extracurricular activities, which immediately puts Lems in a bit of a tough spot. I already like their shoes. That means they weren’t starting...
I have tested and reviewed several power banks over the years, including the INIU Cougar P63. I have generally been impressed with what the company offers for the price. The Cougar P63 is a...
As a mom, I think about a lot of things when it comes to keeping my family safe. I make sure the doors are locked, the smoke detectors work, and everyone has what they...
