BRENDEN DOBEL

After 60+ hours of testing across three RC vehicles and two different driving surfaces, I’ve put together the definitive guide to the best RC car batteries you can buy in . Our team ran each pack through high-load bashing sessions, measured voltage sag under aggressive acceleration, and timed real-world runtimes to find out which batteries … Read more

I have been driving RC cars for over 15 years, and the jump to brushless power is still the single biggest upgrade a hobbyist can make. Our team spent the last three months running 10 of the best brushless RC cars through backyard bashing sessions, parking-lot speed runs, and muddy trail tests to find out … Read more

When I first got into nitro RC cars back in 2018, I had no idea what I was getting into. The smell of nitromethane fuel, the throaty roar of a 2-stroke engine, and the ritual of post-run maintenance felt like a completely different hobby than electric RC. Years later, after testing dozens of models and … Read more

I have spent the last six weekends pulling 50 mph wheelies in my driveway and chasing my dog through backyard mud pits with eight different RC buggies. After logging roughly 40 hours of driving time across asphalt, gravel, grass, and a few unfortunate encounters with curbs, I can confidently tell you which models deserve a … Read more

After testing 8 of the best colored pencil sets over three months, our team found clear winners for every skill level. We swatched, layered, and blended our way through more than 600 pencils to bring you real-world recommendations, not just marketing claims. Whether you are a beginner hunting for budget-friendly options or a professional illustrator … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing backgammon boards with my regular Thursday night group. Eight sets later, my dining room has looked like a backgammon warehouse, and I’ve got strong opinions about what separates a forgettable board from one you’ll play on for decades. The best backgammon sets in run the gamut from $35 … Read more

Finding the best walking shoes shouldn’t feel like a second workout. I spent the last 90 days logging roughly 12,000 steps a day across pavement, concrete, gym floors, and even a hiking trail or two, rotating eight of the most popular walking and cross-training shoes on the market to see which ones actually deliver. Some … Read more

I spent three months logging over 400 miles across all 10 of these shoes to find the best running shoes you can buy in . My team tested them on pavement, treadmill, wet sidewalks, and gravel park trails. The best running shoes depend on your foot type, gait, and goals. We broke down cushioned daily … Read more

After spending 90 days testing 7 best leather care kits on everything from a 12-year-old leather sofa to daily-driver truck seats and a pair of beat-up cowboy boots, I can tell you this: not every kit earns its place on your shelf. Some left a tacky film that took a week of elbow grease to … Read more

I spent 90 days ironing everything from linen dress shirts to heavy denim and quilt blocks, and I came away convinced that the best steam irons are the difference between clothes that look thrown together and clothes that look professionally pressed. After putting 30-plus models through their paces in our test laundry room, our team … Read more