Reviewer Pauline Alba tries out the Tesalate Sand Free Beach Towel

Background

Water seems to be the area that I find myself most content. It does not matter if I am sitting next to a still lake, flowing river, or rolling ocean. I love it all. It is possibly why I spent 20 years of my life teaching water safety and helping people to learn to swim. I have spent a lot of time being wet.

Even though I have spent most of my past career in the water, when I plan vacations, I am always trying to find water that I can enjoy. In the summer I love getting in my kayak and finding a read more

By Sara Baird

A major expense when traveling is food. If you are unable to purchase food at a grocery store, store it, and prepare it the costs of your trip will rise dramatically. Most of our lives the only reason we could even afford to travel was that we camped with our cooler full of food. A quality cooler can make or break any trip so I was excited to try out the Rugged Road 65 cooler when asked if I would like to review it. I was interested to see if a better-built cooler could enhance these read more

Pittman Outdoors designs mattresses for a wide range of circumstances. James Pittman, the owner was inspired to design the AirBedz mattresses by uncomfortable nights spent on a regular air mattress in the back of his truck. Airbedz mattresses come in many shapes and sizes with different functions. Last winter I tried out the XUV mattress in my Outback and found it read more

By Samantha Kent.

Glamping at the Stonehenge Inn

Having just got back from an amazing trip away, I was so happy with my trip I decided it needed some attention! Accommodation can be purchased with a Wowcher deal where you can really save on the usual price.

The Accommodation Package

My partner and I had a two-night package stay including a breakfast pack, prosecco, and a massage. He won’t tell me the exact price but I know it wasn’t much over £100. We ended up staying in Shepherd’s huts outside and they were amazing. Lovely, warm, cozy, read more

By Sara Baird.

Onewind Hammock: Background

While being active outdoors is always fun, sometimes what we need most is to relax. My family loves our hammocks for this reason. We use them when camping and even more in the backyard. I was excited to see what Onewind had to offer when they asked me to try out one of their hammocks for a review.

Onewind focuses on providing quality lightweight gear at a reasonable cost. They offer hammock sleep systems, tents, and survival shelters. These products are made with the concept of “be read more

Advancement in noise-canceling technology.

By Pauline Alba

The xFyro ANC Pro Earbuds

xFryo is a company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. They have a variety of Audio products that range from $99 to about $300.00. XFryo sent the ANC Pro AI-powered earbuds for review. The first pair was sent back due to a problem with the noise-canceling option and another pair was received about 4 weeks later. The xFyro ANC Pro Earbuds sell for $150.00 on their website.

Like most wireless earbuds they come with a charging read more

By Samantha Kent.

Insect-O-Cutor Nomad LED flykiller Overview

“The Insect-O-Cutor Nomad LED flykiller offers protection against flying and biting insects with a collapsible compact design, making it perfect for traveling. When this product is fully charged it can be used for up to 18 hours (USB charging cable included).

This product can also be used as a bright 200 lumens hanging light that has adjustable brightness, making it perfect for outdoor dining, patios, gardens, and camping.

With dual green and blue UV LED technology this product read more

By Pauline Alba.

The blanket I didn’t know I needed

Living and camping in Minnesota, USA, blankets are a necessity. I am pretty sure I go through them faster than I can afford them. When I was asked to review the Oceas Sherpa Waterproof Blanket, I was excited. Who wouldn’t want a new sherpa blanket, although the waterproof part I was not so sure about.

I took it camping thinking a dewy morning would be the best test. I love sitting next to a fire in the early morning wrapped in a blanket to keep the morning dew and cool away. This read more

Whether packing for a short hike or a long trip it can be easy to overlook the first aid supplies. Having a fully stocked kit with everything available can help make grabbing your kit a habit. More importantly, having a lightweight and compact kit with just the essentials is going to ensure that it is not a burden. Surviveware specializes in organized preparedness, they sell a variety of safety kits and outdoor products. They sent me a small first aid kit and some biodegradable wet read more

Making it Easy to Choose Earth: Stojo Collapsible Cup Review

By Sara Baird.

What is Stojo?

Stojo is a company that is committed to designing earth-conscious products that add to your life. The company was started by three New York fathers who wanted to make it easier to make eco-friendly choices when living busy lives. Stojo sells a variety of collapsible products including cups, water bottles, and bowls as portable sustainable options. They sent me a 24 oz aquamarine cup to try out.

The Cup

The silicon parts of Stojos are made of LFGB certified platinum food-grade silicone, read more