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> <channel><title>Gear Diary &#187; Camping and Outdoor Gear</title> <atom:link href="http://www.geardiary.com/tag/camping-gear/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.geardiary.com</link> <description>Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating.</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00:45 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Announcing the Winners of iPhone Cases For Country Boys Case Mate Giveaway!</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/12/announcing-the-winners-of-iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-giveaway/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/12/announcing-the-winners-of-iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-giveaway/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:18:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Travis Ehrlich</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Contests & Giveaways]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gear Diary Outdoors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=183508</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
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style="text-align: left;">We want to thank all of you who commented on the review for <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/06/iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-review-and-giveaway/">Case Mate Tough Cases featuring Realtree designs</a>. I have continued to use the deer design and love it. We hope to continue to broaden the amount of outdoors gear to make sure everyone has the best gadgets when they hunt, fish, hike and camp. Suggestions and requests are always welcome! The two winners were chosen at random, one by my 7 year old and the other by my 4 year old.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">And the winners are...</p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/12/announcing-the-winners-of-iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-giveaway/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/12/announcing-the-winners-of-iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-giveaway/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>REMINDER Case Mate Giveaway Ends TODAY!</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/08/reminder-case-mate-giveaway-ends-today/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/08/reminder-case-mate-giveaway-ends-today/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Travis Ehrlich</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Contests & Giveaways]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gear Diary Outdoors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
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class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-180737" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Gear-Diary-Camo-700x197.png" alt="" width="450" height="126" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: left">Friendly reminder that today is the last day to comment on the <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/06/iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-review-and-giveaway/">Case Mate Tough Case with Realtree designs</a> review for your chance to win one of two cases. Just let us know what kind of other outdoors products you might like to see more information or reviews on. Winners for the cases will be announced soon!</p><p
style="text-align: left">All you have to do is head <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/06/iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-review-and-giveaway/">here </a> and leave a commend, two winners will be chosen at random!</p><p
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href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/06/iphone-cases-for-country-boys-case-mate-review-and-giveaway/img_6040/" rel="attachment wp-att-182306"><img
class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-182306" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_6040-450x300.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/08/reminder-case-mate-giveaway-ends-today/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/02/08/reminder-case-mate-giveaway-ends-today/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Montie Gear Precision Gun Rest Review</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Travis Ehrlich</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gear Diary Outdoors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=180736</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/gear-diary-camo/" rel="attachment wp-att-180737"><img
class=" wp-image-180737 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Gear-Diary-Camo-700x197.png" alt="" width="560" height="158" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: left"><em>As a South Texas Country Boy, I am an avid rifle and bow hunter, fisherman, camper and all around outdoorsman. Technology and gadgets have come to play a huge role in the outdoors lifestyle, and we hope to bring more reviews and news of this type of gear in the near future. When you see the Camo Gear Diary logo, you know it is Country Boy approved!</em></p><p
style="text-align: left">As an avid shooter and hunter, I love to spend time at my friend, Travis's place sighting in rifles or just working on accuracy. A while back I reviewed the <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/">X-Rest from Montie Gear</a> and liked how light and portable the rest was. I recently had the opportunity to take Montie's newer rest back to the range for some shooting enjoyment. The Travis's, or Travii as my wife calls us, decided we were going to work on shooting at the 300 yard mark; we were shooting his customized .223.</p><p
style="text-align: left">Read on to see how the rest fared ...</p><p
style="text-align: center"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/img_5976/" rel="attachment wp-att-181414"><img
class="aligncenter  wp-image-181414" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_5976.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="374" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: left"></p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/montie-gear-precision-gun-rest-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shootout! Touchscreen-Friendly Gloves &#8211; iTouch Touchscreen Gloves vs. Agloves</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/shootout-touchscreen-friendly-gloves-itouch-touchscreen-gloves-vs-agloves/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/shootout-touchscreen-friendly-gloves-itouch-touchscreen-gloves-vs-agloves/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Cohen</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GD Quickie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews & More]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Android Phone and Tablet Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPad Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Windows Phone Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech Clothing]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=181451</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Safari53.png" alt="Safari" width="600" height="526" border="0" /> Cold weather and touchscreen don't go together. More accurately, they did not go together until now. Yes, if you use an iPhone, Android device, Windows Phone or tablet there are now a host of touchscreen-friendly glove options on the market. We take a look at two such offerings in this video.<p
style="text-align: center;"><p><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/shootout-touchscreen-friendly-gloves-itouch-touchscreen-gloves-vs-agloves/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p> <img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Safari51.png" alt="Safari" width="600" height="411" border="0" /> From <a
href="http://www.itouchscreengloves.com/itouch-touchscreen-3-in-1-glove-set-for-teen-males-navy-blue/">iTouch Touchscreen 3 in 1 Gloves</a>:<blockquote>Stay Warm and Stay Connected: iTouchTM Touchscreen Gloves with conductive yarn in the fingertips allow you to use your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, eReader Touch and other touchscreen devices without having to take your gloves off in the cold weather</blockquote> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/shootout-touchscreen-friendly-gloves-itouch-touchscreen-gloves-vs-agloves/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/30/shootout-touchscreen-friendly-gloves-itouch-touchscreen-gloves-vs-agloves/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Gammatech&#8217;s U12C Durabook Review</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/30/the-gammatechs-u12c-durabook-review/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/30/the-gammatechs-u12c-durabook-review/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:00:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Francis Scardino</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Laptops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Windows 7]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Traveling and Travel Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=163659</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/30/the-gammatechs-u12c-durabook-review/sony-dsc-30/" rel="attachment wp-att-170463"><img
class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-170463" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC00415-700x392.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></a> It takes a certain type of laptop to stand up to certain jobs. Most laptops find comfort on a desk, in a padded bag, or possibly in the local coffee shop around the corner. <a
href="http://www.gammatechusa.com/PRO/U12C/" target="_blank">Gammatech</a> sent me a laptop suited perfectly for all those tasks and a whole lot more. Usually the worst that happens to most laptops is polished keys and touchpad, where your fingers have rubbed the finish off. Possibly it could fall victim of a flight off of your bed or the table after you happen to trip over your power cord. Luckily for those accident prone geeks and tech abusers we have companies like Gammatech that fill that void and produce <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/30/the-gammatechs-u12c-durabook-review/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/30/the-gammatechs-u12c-durabook-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Black Friday Giveaway #4</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/25/black-friday-giveaway-4/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/25/black-friday-giveaway-4/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:00:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Cohen</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Contests & Giveaways]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Friday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=171082</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Mail16.png" alt="Mail" width="600" height="169" border="0" /> It's Black Friday and that means you can save some cash on things you want for yourself or to give to family and friends. Discounts are good but you know what is better? FREE! And we're giving away some awesome stuff today absolutely free. All you need to do is enter.
This item has a value of $60.00. What is it and how can you win? Read on! <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/25/black-friday-giveaway-4/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/25/black-friday-giveaway-4/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Changers System: Solar Charging and Social Networking that Helps the Planet</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/20/changers-system-solar-charging-and-social-networking-that-helps-the-planet/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/20/changers-system-solar-charging-and-social-networking-that-helps-the-planet/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Cohen</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Green Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Power Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=165362</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Changers-Kalhuohfummi-and-Maroshi-Photoshoot.png" alt="Changers Kalhuohfummi and Maroshi Photoshoot" width="600" height="505" border="0" /> Imagine if you could charge your devices without having to add the to the world's pollution. Now imagine if you could charge your devices without having to add the to the world's pollution, AND you could encourage others to follow your lead? Think about the impact you could have by multiplying your green actions through influence? AND it gets better. Because you can do all this and get stuff in return, thanks to the new <a
href="http://www.changers.com">Changers Solar Charging System</a>.
The Changers System is just being announced today, and it has the potential to take solar charging mainstream. The device is simple, easy to use and powerful., and it adds in <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/20/changers-system-solar-charging-and-social-networking-that-helps-the-planet/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/20/changers-system-solar-charging-and-social-networking-that-helps-the-planet/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Keep QuikClot on Hand, and You May Save a Life</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/09/19/keep-quickclot-on-hand-and-you-may-save-a-life/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/09/19/keep-quickclot-on-hand-and-you-may-save-a-life/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:45:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Judie Stanford</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=161116</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-Shot-2011-09-19-at-9.27.05-AM.png"><img
class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-161118" title="Screen Shot 2011-09-19 at 9.27.05 AM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-Shot-2011-09-19-at-9.27.05-AM-700x266.png" alt="" width="700" height="266" /></a></p> <a
href="http://www.quikclot.com/catalog.cfm?dest=index" target="_blank">QuikClot</a> is an emergency wound dressing loaded with blood clotting agents. You can go to YouTube and watch some extremely graphic training videos of QuikClot in action, but I suggest that you not do so if you have a weak stomach. If you are able to handle the graphic images, I'm sure that you'll agree the results are pretty impressive. I had never heard about QuikClot until I stumbled on a recent Lifehacker post, "<a
href="http://lifehacker.com/5841512/how-to-survive-a-gunshot-wound" target="_blank">How to Survive a Gunshot Wound</a>." Yikes. QuikClot is the consumer version of a Z-Medica product that has long been used by the military, law enforcement and emergency medical responders to stop blood loss in what would ordinarily be <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/09/19/keep-quickclot-on-hand-and-you-may-save-a-life/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/09/19/keep-quickclot-on-hand-and-you-may-save-a-life/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The KAMMOK Kometh</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/26/the-kammok-kometh/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/26/the-kammok-kometh/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:30:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Cohen</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=158324</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Safari.png" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Safari69.png" alt="Safari" width="564" height="398" border="0" /> &#160;
Over the past year I have helped fund a number of <a
href="http://www.kickstarter.co">Kickstarter projects</a>. I backed the <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/22/kickstarter-project-focus-the-vere-sandal-company/">Vere Sandal Company</a>, with an iPad stand, and with a <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/24/ipod-nano-accessory-review-hex-vision-metal-watch-band-for-ipod-nano-gen-6/">watchband for the iPod nano</a>. If you are not familiar with Kickstarter, it is<blockquote
style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 5px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: auto; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 20px; width: 784px; font-style: italic; font-size: 13px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: #cccccc; color: #444444;"><p
style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 20px; border: 0px initial initial;">an online threshold pledge system for funding creative projects. Kickstarter has</p></blockquote> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/26/the-kammok-kometh/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/26/the-kammok-kometh/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Living under a Rock? Nope, under a Bubble</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/16/living-under-a-rock-nope-under-a-bubble/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/16/living-under-a-rock-nope-under-a-bubble/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:15:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Cohen</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[GD Quickie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=157160</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Reeder.png" alt="Reeder" width="563" height="431" border="0" /> At times I've been told I live under a rock. Maybe I do sometimes but its nice and quiet there. :) And it sure beats living in a bubble doesn't it? Well maybe not. <img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Reeder1.png" alt="Reeder" width="527" height="406" border="0" /> Check out this bubble hut, the Crystalbubble. Its shape<blockquote>...was voluntarily designed with the goal to offer a dreamy space without disturbing the nature and the environment. The hut and its walls were reduced at their minimum. Cristalbubble hut is both suited to spend an unusual night in the nature and taking advantage of a multifunction life space all year long, even at the bottom of your</blockquote> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/16/living-under-a-rock-nope-under-a-bubble/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/16/living-under-a-rock-nope-under-a-bubble/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Review: ThermaCELL Outdoor Lantern Helps You Take Back the Outdoors</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/01/review-thermacell-outdoor-lantern-helps-you-take-back-the-outdoors/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/01/review-thermacell-outdoor-lantern-helps-you-take-back-the-outdoors/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:30:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>David Goodspeed</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=155551</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/01/review-thermacell-outdoor-lantern-helps-you-take-back-the-outdoors/thermacell-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-155560"><img
class=" size-full wp-image-155560 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/thermacell1.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="480" /></a> Vacation, staycation or no-cation, no matter what your outdoor plans are during the summer months it seems mosquitoes and other flying, biting pests always seem to find us.
ThermaCELL wants to help you take back the outdoors.
First introduced in 2000, ThermaCELL mosquito repellent works to discourage up to 98 percent of mosquitoes, black flies and “no-see-ums” by providing a 15x15-foot barrier around us in silent, odorless and portable fashion with no sprays, fogs or flames.
Recently ThermaCELL sent me their latest outdoor lantern model to test. We have been busy working on our back deck and spend a lot of time out there in the evenings – that is until those pesky <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/01/review-thermacell-outdoor-lantern-helps-you-take-back-the-outdoors/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/01/review-thermacell-outdoor-lantern-helps-you-take-back-the-outdoors/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gear Diary&#8217;s Back to School Gift Guide and an ARCHOS 70 Android Internet Tablet for You to Win!</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/07/25/gear-diarys-back-to-school-gift-guide-and-an-archos-70-android-internet-tablet-for-you-to-win/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/07/25/gear-diarys-back-to-school-gift-guide-and-an-archos-70-android-internet-tablet-for-you-to-win/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:40:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Judie Stanford</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Contests & Giveaways]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Android Phones and Tablets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPad Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Back to School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Desktop Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gear Bags]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Radios (Including Internet Radio)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ultra Portable Tablets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Watches]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=154629</guid> <description><![CDATA[<strong>Update:</strong> The giveaway is now closed, and the winner is <strong>darktweak</strong>! We appreciate everyone who entered, and we'd like to remind you to keep an eye out for many more great Gear Diary giveaways! =)<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://wp.me/peBTd-Ee1" target="_blank"><img
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-154833" title="backtoschoolgeardiary" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/backtoschoolgeardiary.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="150" /></a></p> It's time to start thinking about the supplies you are going to send your kids back to school with, and we are here to help! We've gathered together a collection of goodies that any student would like, and while there are plenty of practical items, we didn't forget the gear that helps makes time off from studying even better. Whether you are on a limited budget or the sky is the limit, there is something here for everyone ... including an <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/07/25/gear-diarys-back-to-school-gift-guide-and-an-archos-70-android-internet-tablet-for-you-to-win/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/07/25/gear-diarys-back-to-school-gift-guide-and-an-archos-70-android-internet-tablet-for-you-to-win/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>23</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The DRY-ALL Wet Smartphone Emergency Kit Review &amp; Giveaway</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/18/the-dry-all-wet-smartphone-emergency-kit-review-giveaway/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/18/the-dry-all-wet-smartphone-emergency-kit-review-giveaway/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:00:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Judie Stanford</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Contests & Giveaways]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mobile Phone Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ultra Portable Tablet Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=149632</guid> <description><![CDATA[<strong>Update: This giveaway is now closed, and the winners are -- <em> </em>lloydrv (tablet kit), visual360photography (smartphone kit), </strong><strong>chinoy885</strong><strong> (smartphone kit), and bamfhacker (tablet kit). All winners have been contacted. Thank you for entering, and keep your eye out for more Gear Diary Giveaways! =)</strong><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/geardiary-dry-all-wet-smartphone-tablet-emergency-kit.jpg"></a><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/geardiary-dry-all-wet-smartphone-tablet-emergency-kit.jpg"><img
class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-149819" title="geardiary-dry-all-wet-smartphone-tablet-emergency-kit" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/geardiary-dry-all-wet-smartphone-tablet-emergency-kit-700x653.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="653" /></a></p> Last year <a
href="http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/03/fifty_percent_o.html" target="_blank">57% of 5200 people surveyed</a> admitted using their phones in the bathroom, and this year <a
href="http://www.aismedia.com/press/facebook-making-a-splash-in-the-bathroom/" target="_blank">27% of 500 people surveyed</a> admitted to checking Facebook while 'otherwise indisposed'. Another survey this year said that <a
href="http://adage.com/article/adagestat/56-mobile-users-admit-potty-talk-texting/149375/" target="_blank">56% of an undisclosed number of people</a> use their mobile device in the bathroom, and of those, 27% of the 56% are playing games, while 70% of that 56% admitted <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/18/the-dry-all-wet-smartphone-emergency-kit-review-giveaway/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/18/the-dry-all-wet-smartphone-emergency-kit-review-giveaway/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>12</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shooting Gear Review: X-Rest by Montie Gear</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Travis Ehrlich</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=146923</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: left;"><a
rel="attachment wp-att-146925" href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/firefox-320/"></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
rel="attachment wp-att-146943" href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/firefox-321/"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-146943" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Firefox18.jpg" alt="" width="614" height="700" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: left;">Here at Gear Diary, we write about a huge variety of products and services. One area that we rarely touch on is the hobby of shooting. Living in South Texas and being a country boy means that I have done my fair share of shooting. I love to hunt, despite rarely getting the chance and I love to shoot targets. To be able to shoot well, you must practice. It just so happens one of my best buddies is a gunsmith and NRA registered 600 and 1000 yard F-Class shooter and 1000 yard bench rest shooter. He has a target range set up next to his shop and</p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/30/shooting-gear-review-x-rest-by-montie-gear/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Geocachers: A Secret Society Stalking Your Streets</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/03/geocachers-a-secret-society-stalking-your-streets/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/03/geocachers-a-secret-society-stalking-your-streets/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gary Bunker</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[About MY Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=142472</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
rel="attachment wp-att-142526" href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/03/geocachers-a-secret-society-stalking-your-streets/geocache_norm/"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-142526" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Geocache_norm.jpg" alt="Gary holding ammo can" width="700" height="518" /></a></p> There's a secret society stalking your streets, peering behind bushes and rummaging through parks. They work in the dead of night, or boldly move at high noon. These stealthy denizens are known to leave suspicious packages around public parks and quiet neighborhoods, and yet nobody tries to stop them. Using the latest in GPS and smartphone technology, they track hundreds of locations in nearly ever county of the USA. Their secret stashes are tracked on cryptic websites, and they've even made inroads into Canada and Europe. Their nefarious websites include listings for thousands of mobile treasures or "hitchhikers" which are shuffled from location to location.
Nobody tries to stop them because they're playing "geek <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/03/geocachers-a-secret-society-stalking-your-streets/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/03/geocachers-a-secret-society-stalking-your-streets/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>ArchPort YogiStash Flip Flops Sport a Light, a Bottle Opener, and It Can Carry More!</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/27/archport-yogistash-flip-flops-sport-a-light-a-bottle-opener-and-it-can-carry-more/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/27/archport-yogistash-flip-flops-sport-a-light-a-bottle-opener-and-it-can-carry-more/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:30:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Judie Stanford</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech Clothing]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=141516</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ArchPortTowell_BusinessOps_Submit_V1.jpg"><img
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-141517" title="ArchPortTowell_BusinessOps_Submit_V1" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ArchPortTowell_BusinessOps_Submit_V1.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="525" /></a></p> When you are at the beach, there are only so many places that you can tuck an ID card or some spare cash; keeping a bottle opener handy can be a chore as well .... but no more! Here to help is the ArchPort YogiStash, a flip-flop with a stash compartment just under the arch. Available in blue or gray and in sizes that will fit most men and women, the YogiStash retails for $54.95 -- about on par with other popular flip-flops without all the extras.
These look like the pair to bring when you are trekking around on vacation; the stash compartment is supposed to help with arch support, and inside your flip-flops is <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/27/archport-yogistash-flip-flops-sport-a-light-a-bottle-opener-and-it-can-carry-more/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/27/archport-yogistash-flip-flops-sport-a-light-a-bottle-opener-and-it-can-carry-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/22/photon-climbing-carabiners-and-quickdraws-recalled/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/22/photon-climbing-carabiners-and-quickdraws-recalled/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:45:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Judie Stanford</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=140765</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Screen-shot-2011-04-22-at-8.22.14-AM.png"></a><a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Screen-shot-2011-04-22-at-8.22.14-AM.png"><img
class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-140766" title="Screen shot 2011-04-22 at 8.22.14 AM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Screen-shot-2011-04-22-at-8.22.14-AM-604x700.png" alt="" width="604" height="700" /></a></p> &#160;
I saw this in an email from CPSC Recalls this morning, and all I could think of was some random climber hanging upside down when one of these carabiners decided to fail -- not a happy thought!
So if you're a climber, check your gear and make sure that you don't have any recently purchased Photon carabiners or quickdraws in your pack. If you have some, give CAMP USA a toll-free call at <a
href="tel:%28877%29%20421-2267">(877) 421-2267</a> between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at <a
href="http://www.camp-usa.com/" target="_blank">www.camp-usa.com</a>. No injuries or deaths have been reported yet, so let's keep it that way! <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/22/photon-climbing-carabiners-and-quickdraws-recalled/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/22/photon-climbing-carabiners-and-quickdraws-recalled/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Emergency Triage Lights, Because Paper Tags Are So Old School</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:15:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=127105</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-medium wp-image-127107 aligncenter" title="Screen shot 2011-01-11 at 2.10.05 PM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Screen-shot-2011-01-11-at-2.10.05-PM-700x196.png" mce_src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Screen-shot-2011-01-11-at-2.10.05-PM-700x196.png" alt="" height="196" width="700"/></p><p><span
class="mceItemHidden">I'm sure you've seen them on a hospital related television show before.&#160; Triage tags are used by emergency responders in the field, during mass casualties.&#160; These tags help responders to quickly identify who needs care right away and who can wait.&#160; This is extremely important when there are more patients than responders.</span></p><p>Most places use some sort of paper tag like the one seen below.</p><p
style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-127110 aligncenter" title="triagetagNEW" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/triagetagNEW.jpg" mce_src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/triagetagNEW.jpg" alt="" height="284" width="300"/></p><p
style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align: left;"><span
class="mceItemHidden">But in the modern world we live in even the triage tag is getting its update.&#160; These triage lights come in four colors (red, amber, green</span></p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>TouchTec Gloves Take Winter MultiTouch to the Extreme</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/24/touchtec-gloves-take-winter-multitouch-to-the-extreme/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/24/touchtec-gloves-take-winter-multitouch-to-the-extreme/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:30:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Android Phone and Tablet Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPad]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone and Touch Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPod and Touch Devices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hanukkah]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=123139</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-medium wp-image-123140 aligncenter" title="3004TTCH" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/3004TTCH-700x466.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></p> In case you haven't noticed, it's winter time and that means it's cold!  Here today in the Philadelphia area the temperatures are in the low 20s and the wind is whirling around like a scene out of the Wizard of Oz.<p
style="text-align: justify;">We've <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/?s=gloves&#38;=Search" target="_blank">covered our fair share of gloves</a> that work with touch-screen devices.  I've tried some myself with somewhat limited success.  The nice thing about trying out several different pairs is that they are usually inexpensive.</p> These TouchTec gloves however are not.
Here's what the company has to say about their gloves:<blockquote>TouchTec is a patented nano-technology that gives new functionality to a variety of textiles and leather. It enables the wearer of</blockquote> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/24/touchtec-gloves-take-winter-multitouch-to-the-extreme/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/24/touchtec-gloves-take-winter-multitouch-to-the-extreme/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Don&#8217;t Have What It Takes To Grow A Beard? Beard Head Does.</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/06/beard-head-dont-have-what-it-takes-to-grow-a-beard-beard-head-does/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/06/beard-head-dont-have-what-it-takes-to-grow-a-beard-beard-head-does/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:30:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=120401</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-120402 aligncenter" title="Screen shot 2010-12-06 at 7.48.31 AM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Screen-shot-2010-12-06-at-7.48.31-AM.png" alt="" width="502" height="501" /></p> Just because "<strong><a
href="http://us.movember.com/" target="_blank">Movember</a></strong>" has ended doesn't mean all of us are ready to give up our beards.  After a month's worth of growth, I for one have grown just a little attached to my new friend, my beard. ;-)
However, with winter coming on fast here in the north-east it's time to start thinking about how I'll be protecting myself when I venture out in the cold.  And if you live in a cold weather area you should be doing the same.
Like the hair on the top of your head, a beard does a great job of keeping your face warm while you brave the outdoor elements.  If <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/06/beard-head-dont-have-what-it-takes-to-grow-a-beard-beard-head-does/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/06/beard-head-dont-have-what-it-takes-to-grow-a-beard-beard-head-does/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Misc. Gear Review:  GloveTips, Make Any Pair Of Gloves Touch Screen Comptabile</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/04/misc-gear-review-glovetips-make-any-pair-of-gloves-touch-screen-comptabile/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/04/misc-gear-review-glovetips-make-any-pair-of-gloves-touch-screen-comptabile/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:00:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Android Phone and Tablet Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple iPod and Touch Devices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech Clothing]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=120213</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_00014.jpg" border="0" alt="DSC_0001.jpg" width="363" height="600" /> In the North East, during winter, using our touchscreen enabled devices outside becomes difficult. No, not because the screens don't function well in cold temperatures. Because we are often times wearing gloves! Imagine the situation. Your iPhone is buried deep in your pocket. A call comes in. You fumble for your phone and try to "slide to unlock" with your gloved hand but the screen doesn't recognize your finger's movement. Sure you could take your glove off but do you really want to do that when it's 20 degrees out? There's got to be a better way right?
We've all seen gloves that claim to be touch screen compatible. We've even reviewed a few pairs <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/04/misc-gear-review-glovetips-make-any-pair-of-gloves-touch-screen-comptabile/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/04/misc-gear-review-glovetips-make-any-pair-of-gloves-touch-screen-comptabile/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Review: Cgear Sand-Free Multimat for Camping</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/13/review-cgear-sand-free-multimat-for-camping/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/13/review-cgear-sand-free-multimat-for-camping/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:00:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Joel McLaughlin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=117251</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center"><img
class="size-full wp-image-117336 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CgearMultimat.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="525" /></p> Let's face it: The outdoors can be dirty and dusty. &#160;You go to the beach and try to lay a towel out and end up getting sand all over it. &#160;You go for a swim and then get sand in your eyes when you dry off. &#160;Not fun. &#160;How do you cure this? &#160;Cgear's Sand-Free Multimat! &#160;That's how!<p
style="text-align: center"><img
class="size-full wp-image-117341 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CgearMultimat-5.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="525" /></p> The Multimat is made from a special technological material similar to what the military uses a to keep dust down when landing helicopters in dusty environments. &#160;This also works wonderfully to keep the sand and dust on the ground where it belongs and away from you.<p
style="text-align: center"></p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/13/review-cgear-sand-free-multimat-for-camping/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/13/review-cgear-sand-free-multimat-for-camping/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Watch Review:  Edifice by Casio.  Yep, I Said Casio</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/10/watch-review-edifice-by-casio-yep-i-said-casio/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/10/watch-review-edifice-by-casio-yep-i-said-casio/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:00:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Watches]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=117019</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 2px solid black;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/efa132_series_xlarge.jpg" border="0" alt="efa132_series_xlarge.jpg" width="700" height="740" /> I have a pretty extensive watch collection which includes time pieces that range in price from very low to very high. While I do posses several "high-end" watches I find that I wear a digital watch most often. Part of the reason is my line of work - I just am too hard on anything I wear to worry about a pricey wrist accessory and part of it is the functionality a digital watch offers. A few weeks ago I took off my trusty Casio G-Shock while at the mall and gave it to my wife to hold. When we arrived home somehow she'd managed to "conveniently" throw out the watch in <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/10/watch-review-edifice-by-casio-yep-i-said-casio/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/10/watch-review-edifice-by-casio-yep-i-said-casio/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>ThermaJock:  Because Even Your Manhood Needs Protecting from the Cold</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/08/thermajock-because-even-your-manhood-needs-protecting-from-the-cold/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/08/thermajock-because-even-your-manhood-needs-protecting-from-the-cold/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:20:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=116892</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-medium wp-image-116893 aligncenter" style="border: 2px solid black;" title="Screen shot 2010-11-08 at 6.45.09 PM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Screen-shot-2010-11-08-at-6.45.09-PM-700x514.png" alt="" width="700" height="514" /></p><p
style="text-align: left;">As a runner I know what it's like to be out early in the morning on a cold winter day.  You do your best to keep each part of your body warm and protected from the elements.  Gloves, hat, wool socks, these are but some of the tools I use to keep myself warm when out and about.  The ThermaJock though hasn't yet found a place in my running wardrobe - and I'm not sure it will.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">The Thermajock is specifically designed to protect you male private parts from cold and chafing during cold weather activities because, well you know, you don't want anything freezing</p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/08/thermajock-because-even-your-manhood-needs-protecting-from-the-cold/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/11/08/thermajock-because-even-your-manhood-needs-protecting-from-the-cold/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Pro-Tech 8: Fusion Structural Firefighting Glove</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/09/24/pro-tech-8-fusion-structural-firefighting-glove/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/09/24/pro-tech-8-fusion-structural-firefighting-glove/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[About MY Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=111165</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-111171 aligncenter" style="border: 4px solid black;" title="Screen shot 2010-09-24 at 7.10.52 AM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Screen-shot-2010-09-24-at-7.10.52-AM.jpg" alt="" width="653" height="507" /></p><p
style="text-align: left;">Back when the very first firefighters were on the job battling blazes they were often times asked to supply their own gear.  This included their gloves, which were, at that time, made from leather.  Protective clothing sure has changed and although they might not look all that exciting the newly released Pro-Tech Fusion 8 Structural Firefighting Glove represents the latest and greatest when it comes to keeping firefighters safe and allowing them to perform at a high level of dexterity.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">You've often times heard me mention my love for "convergence devices" here on Gear Diary.  Well the Fusion represent just that.  This glove is meant</p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/09/24/pro-tech-8-fusion-structural-firefighting-glove/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/09/24/pro-tech-8-fusion-structural-firefighting-glove/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hops Holster 12 Can Ammo Pack:  Good Drinking Not Hunting</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/30/hops-holster-12-can-ammo-pack-good-drinking-not-hunting/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/30/hops-holster-12-can-ammo-pack-good-drinking-not-hunting/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:20:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=107691</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-107692 aligncenter" title="AMMOPAC-canHolster-b2" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/AMMOPAC-canHolster-b2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></p><p
style="text-align: left;">I've come across a lot of different methods to transport beer.  Backpacks, tubes, coolers of all shapes and sizes etc. but this might be the first time I've seen a beer can ammo belt.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">The Hops Holster has slots for up to a 12-pack and each individual slot is insulated so your "ammo" is sure to stay refreshingly cold.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">The adjustable waist belt fits waists from 28” to 42”.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">Next time you're at an outdoor event where there's some tailgating going on, strap this bad-boy on and I'll bet you make some new best friends fast.</p><p
style="text-align: left;">The Hops Holster is available for $29.95 <a
href="http://www.kegworks.com/product.php?productid=174760&#38;cat=725&#38;page=2" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/30/hops-holster-12-can-ammo-pack-good-drinking-not-hunting/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/30/hops-holster-12-can-ammo-pack-good-drinking-not-hunting/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Chaco Flips, Sandals and Shoes: Get Your BioCentric On</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/20/chaco-flips-sandals-and-shoes-get-your-biocentric-on/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/20/chaco-flips-sandals-and-shoes-get-your-biocentric-on/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:37:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements & News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offbeat and Off Topic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports and Fitness]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=106241</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-medium wp-image-106243 aligncenter" style="border: 2px solid black;" title="CHA-W100085-050409" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/CHA-W100085-050409-700x525.tif" alt="" width="700" height="525" /></p> <strong><a
href="http://www.chacousa.com" target="_blank">Chaco</a></strong> makes a line of shoes, sandals and flip flops with the assistance of a certified pedorthist.  They designed the contours of their footbed to control pronation and maximize performance. Their BioCentric footbed ensures a supported, comfortable stride in any activity and as a result, has been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Basically, to absorb shock, the foot naturally pronates (flexes and rolls). Over pronation occurs when the foot rolls too far inward, resulting in stress on the muscles and tendons of the foot. This stress can travel through the body causing injuries.  Chaco says that nearly 80% of the population over pronates.  Chaco BioCentric <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/20/chaco-flips-sandals-and-shoes-get-your-biocentric-on/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/20/chaco-flips-sandals-and-shoes-get-your-biocentric-on/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gear Diary Deal or Dud #5:  The Grill Daddy Pro</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/04/gear-diary-deal-or-dud-5-the-grill-daddy-pro/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/04/gear-diary-deal-or-dud-5-the-grill-daddy-pro/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=104258</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-104259 aligncenter" title="Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 7.09.23 AM" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-7.09.23-AM.png" alt="" width="483" height="529" /></p> Is you grill always dirty?  Covered with food and grime?  Regular steel wool bristled brushes don't do a great job of cleaning.  The Grill Daddy claims to be the ultimate grill brush.  Using the heat of the grill combined with steam the brush says it'll get your tired old grill grates looking like a new again.
The Grill Daddy Pro is available for $24.95 at <strong><a
href="http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/gdp402.html" target="_blank">As Seen On Tv</a></strong>.
This month we put the Grill Daddy Pro to the test in another episode of Gear Diary, Deal or Dud?  How did it perform?  Watch the video below to find out if this one's worth adding to your outdoor arsenal <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/04/gear-diary-deal-or-dud-5-the-grill-daddy-pro/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/04/gear-diary-deal-or-dud-5-the-grill-daddy-pro/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gear Review:  Icon&#8217;s Solo and Link LED Flashlights</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/27/gear-review-icons-solo-and-link-led-flashlights/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/27/gear-review-icons-solo-and-link-led-flashlights/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Joel McLaughlin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hanukkah]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LED Flashlights]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mother's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=102518</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-102960 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IconLinkandSolo-1.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="525" /></p> I loved <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2009/09/22/review-icon-rogue-2-led-flashlight/" target="_blank">Icon's Rogue 2 Flashlight</a>.  It was the most durable flashlight I have ever had the opportunity to use. It was bright and well designed and will last many years. <a
href="http://www.myiconlight.com/myiconlight/content/templates/main/main/designer.html" target="_blank">Paul Kim</a>, the designer of the Icon line of flashlights is a genius at designing flashlights that are not only very good-looking, but very functional. That's why I jumped at the chance to review flashlights of another shape and size. <a
href="http://www.myiconlight.com/myiconlight/content/templates/main/main/products.html" target="_blank">Icon</a> sent me a Link and a Solo LED Flashlight and they are the smallest lights that Icon makes.<p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="size-full wp-image-102961 aligncenter" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IconLinkandSolo.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="611" /></p> First up is the rugged and handy Link. The Link is made <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/27/gear-review-icons-solo-and-link-led-flashlights/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/27/gear-review-icons-solo-and-link-led-flashlights/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>RadTech I-Sight:  Let There Be Light, Review</title><link>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/13/radtech-i-sight-let-there-be-light-review/</link> <comments>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/13/radtech-i-sight-let-there-be-light-review/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LarryGreenberg</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eReaders]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Father's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LED Flashlights]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LED Lights]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.geardiary.com/?p=100867</guid> <description><![CDATA[<img
style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_0708.jpg" border="0" alt="IMG_0708.jpg" width="800" height="520" /> If you have significant other and you sleep in the same bed chances are it's happened to you at least once. It's nearing bedtime but one of you just isn't ready to go to sleep yet. Do you like to read in bed? A lot of us do, it's probably where I do most of my reading. But does your partner get frustrated when your bedtime reading because it means leaving lights on so you can see?
Enter the RadTech I-Sight. When I do early morning running in the winter/fall it's sometimes still dark outside. What do I do to make sure not only I can see where I'm going but that others can see <a
href="http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/13/radtech-i-sight-let-there-be-light-review/"> Continue reading on Gear Diary ...</a>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/13/radtech-i-sight-let-there-be-light-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
