Written by Kimberly Hayes The winter months can be the darkest for us. We may feel down, disconnected, and not understand why. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can affect anyone, especially in climates that have harsher winters. Thankfully, there are ways you can combat its effects and thrive at any time of year, starting with these…
Backpacks have been around for thousands of years so by now you’d imagine we’ve perfected the design of an accessory that holds a load on your back. Then enter players like USWE who think outside the box and introduce new concepts that challenge the status quo… Here’s the USWE Explorer 26L Backpack Review. Spoiler alert:…
Please sir, I want some more… I bought my first pinball machine, and it revealed a passion I didn’t know I had. It started with a visit to the Asheville Pinball Museum. If you haven’t been and plan to visit Asheville, you must go. I’ve played Pinball in the past and enjoyed it; but the…
Netflix has a problem Netflix has a problem. It doesn’t produce content that remains consistent in quality. Nothing comes to mind that has been a blockbuster achievement of television. Taking into consideration popular titles such as Stranger Things and the newly popular Witcher 3, even ST had a bottoming out with Season 2 (though produced…
Is Shenmue 3 the worst game I’ve ever played? A modern day “ET” for Atari, this game is thievery. And not only in the monetary sense – it’s robbing itself blind of all charm and dedication thrown into the original game. Shenmue 3 is a historic failure. For those lucky enough to open a DreamCast on Christmas…
Soft Cooler Showdown – RTIC Soft Pack vs Yeti M30 Review This serves as a standalone review of the Yeti M30 and a comparison of the RTIC Soft Pack series. The RTIC Soft Pack vs Yeti M30 Review. Disclaimer: we were not paid for this post – but if you’d like to buy either cooler,…
A Weight Blanket Review What is a Weight Blanket? A weighted blanket is a comforter designed with weights to increase its mass to a described weight. The purpose is to create a “hugging” sensation and otherwise simulate that “weighted” feeling that most people desire while sleeping. It’s used to cure things like anxiety, insomnia, and…
How entitled and lazy must you be that instead of bagging your own groceries you waddle around like a Goomba until the cashier does it for you? Do you know how much time you save bagging your own shit? You could shave a five-minute process to 60 seconds, but no, you’re too selfish to consider other…
Base layers are a key piece of gear when exploring the world or hiking outdoors. They keep you comfortable by wicking moisture and regulating temperature. Merino wool has spread like wild fire into the industry and is becoming the choice material for most adventurers. It’s comfortable, doesn’t smell, regulates, and there’s a litany of opinion…
It’s 2018 and we’re at the pinnacle of engineering. Cars can drive themselves, buildings scrape the lowest parts of our atmosphere. Phones, a mini super computer in your pocket, convert Night into Day. And despite all this amazing tech a product can still suck you in far exceeding your expectations. The Shark Apex has taken damn…