BALEAF Men's UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Shirts I almost never wear short sleeve shirts when I'm working outside. Long sleeve shirts prevent sunburn as well as contact with poison ivy and other noxious plants that can cause an allergic reaction on your skin. They also provide a modicum of protection against thorns from the wild black raspberries that like to snag my … [Read more...] about BALEAF Men’s UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Shirts
Fishing
Zebco 33 Rhino Tough Spincast Reel Combo
Zebco 33 Rhino Tough Spincast Reel Combo This rod/reel combo is right in the sweet spot in which a casual fisherman can get great performance without spending too much money. This is the reel to put in the hands of a novice-level fisherman, young or old. Most serious fishermen move up to open-face reels for their increased line capacity and smoother operation, but … [Read more...] about Zebco 33 Rhino Tough Spincast Reel Combo
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent
Sawyer 20% Picardin Insect Repellant I love the outdoors, but sometimes the outdoors doesn't love me back. When I'm lying in bed and thinking about all the progress I made on my outdoor projects, I want to think about how much my family and I enjoy our trails and our woods, not how many bug bites I received. DEET-based insect repellents don't work particularly well on … [Read more...] about Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent
Coleman Cooler Stainless Steel Hinges and Screws
Coleman Cooler Stainless Steel Hinges and Screws Coleman has made great coolers for many years, but their Achilles heel is the cheap plastic hinges that they use. My family still uses a Coleman Extreme 100-quart cooler that I bought while I was in college. It's great for cookouts, fishing trips, and bringing my produce to the farmer's market. It was relatively inexpensive, … [Read more...] about Coleman Cooler Stainless Steel Hinges and Screws