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Recent Electronic Reviews

Casio 3202 Twin Sensor Watch

Works fine. Very happy with it. I just needed an altimeter watch for whiteouts in the winter while hiking. I've been using it in weather around 15–35ºF so far and it works fine. Very happy with it. Had it for about a month. The manual is a problem to read, but I solved that by downloading the PDF version from the Internet and enlarging it on my desktop. Done that way, it is easy to figure out. Full review

Midland LXT600VP4 Two-Way Radio

If you don't use a string in the hole, I'd always make sure to keep the device in a zipped pocket/water bottle holder to ensure you don't lose one (they are nice and compact to fit!), but otherwise two thumbs up on the quality and reception and rechargeable batteries! We will be bringing these radios on all of our trips and adventures! We recently brought our LXT600VP4 Two Way Radios on a trip to Mt. Shasta to use while hiking... but it turns out we used them the most where we did not have any cell… Full review

U.S. Military CMG Infinity Ultra Flashlight

When dependability is paramount. I have a number of these lights, one of which has a blue led, and I love every one of them. I own many flashlights purchased over many years. The CMG Infinity and Infinity Ultra are two of the best last resort emergency illumination tools I have ever owned. NEVER has one of them let me down. They are not designed to illuminate a football field or land F-18's on a carrier deck and should not be held accountable for not fulfilling such tasks. They were designed to… Full review

Tribe Pilot App

This is an app to organize and plan your next adventure. It's meant to surface all the details so they don't get lost in email, or chat threads. Think of it as combining chat, email, and google docs. Some advanced notes and listing features allow you to make meal plans, divvy up gear, and organize the group. A chat window ensures communication happens inside the app and not through 3 different channels. Free for basic features; $2.99 monthly or $29.99 Yearly If you find yourself constantly taking… Full review

BioLite HeadLamp 750

The BioLite HeadLamp 750 is a new full-featured headlamp with capability up to 750 lumens, more than double the maximum output of BioLite's other headlamp models. In addition, the HeadLamp 750 utilizes BioLite's unique and comfortable 3D SlimFit headband design. The HeadLamp 750 has a long lasting 3000 mAh Lithium Ion battery with a unique Run Forever capability that allows external batteries to be connected to the micro-USB charging port. The BioLite 750 is a full featured headlamp that would be… Full review

Suunto 9 Baro

The Suunto Baro 9 allows users to track data like temperature, barometric pressure, and altitude. As an activity monitor, you can find a sports mode to track nearly any sport. The Suunto Baro 9 was my first GPS tracking watch, and I'll never return to a life without it. This product is easy to use, packed full of features, and versatile. Whether you'd like to track the number of vertical feet you're climbing in a rock gym or you're keeping tabs on your evening walks, this watch has your back. … Full review

MPowerd Luci Explore

Lightweight, compact, and functional! I love how lightweight and compact this is. I can just toss this into my backpack and be set in terms of lighting, music, and phone charger. The wide range of lighting options are great and the mood setting is a nice bonus. The sound is okay, so this won't replace your bluetooth speaker, but it's a nice added feature. Durable, functional, and eliminates the need to pack a bunch of extra cords, which I appreciate. Full review

Midland X-TALKER T20X4

Got these just in time for some family hiking trips. With five kids of varying ages and skill levels, we need some comms to keep us all in check and safe. Not to mention, cell phones were no use where we were. Handled great. The range was good, although obviously limited sometimes by distance or rough terrain, trees, etc. I trusted them to kids from 3 on up, and all the radios survived intact. These will be regular part of our packing list for all trips and outings. Not to mention the kids use them… Full review

Midland LXT500VP3 Walkie Talkie

Great for road trips.   I got a set of these, as well as the  X-TALKER T20X4 Walkie Talkie Four Pack. I wasnt sure what would be best for different kinds of camping, or for use by my kids versus by me or by my older parents. I tested these under a variety of conditions, including in varied topography, heavy forest, on roads, and on water. Overall, this radio set is defintiely more powerful, and clearer for a longer range generally. I didn't test them over a distance further than 6 miles, but it… Full review