BRENDEN DOBEL

I built my first sim racing rig with a $300 wheel, a decent seat, and triple monitors. I thought I had nailed immersion. Then I strapped a bass shaker under the seat and ran a lap of Spa-Francorchamps. The rumble through my spine during the Eau Rouge compression changed how I understood what “immersive” actually … Read more

I spent three months testing sewing machines in my home studio, and I can tell you something most reviews won’t: the machine you start with shapes whether you love sewing or abandon it within a month. Cheap motors skip stitches on knits. Plastic gears strip out under heavy use. A bobbin that jams every five … Read more

I have spent the last three months cutting, embossing, and wrestling with plate sandwiches on eight different die cutting machines to find out which ones deserve a spot on your craft table. The best die cutting machines are the difference between a polished handmade card and one that looks like it came out of a … Read more

Last fall, I drove 1,200 miles to hunt elk in Colorado with my Mathews compound bow strapped into a $39 soft case I’d bought on a whim. By the time I got to camp, the cam had shifted and my sight pin was off by two inches. That trip cost me a weekend of shooting … Read more

I’ve been chasing whitetails and elk with a bow for the past 17 seasons, and the single piece of equipment that decides whether you fill your tag is the broadhead on the front of your arrow. After losing a buck at 40 yards with a dull fixed blade and recovering a doe at 80 with … Read more

After spending the last three seasons running spreads on flooded timber, cornfields, and small marshes across the Mississippi and Central flyways, I have logged serious hours behind every shape and size of duck decoy you can imagine. Our team pulled together nine of the best duck decoys available right now, weighed them against what the … Read more

Knowing the exact distance to the pin changes everything about your club selection. I spent three months testing golf rangefinders on courses across the country, from municipal tracks to private clubs, to find which models deliver reliable yardage when you need it most. The best golf rangefinders combine pinpoint accuracy with fast target acquisition, clear … Read more

I still remember my first clarinet – a beat-up rental with a sticky pad that squeaked on every high note. That experience taught me that finding the right instrument matters more than most beginners realize. After spending three months testing 12 clarinets across every price tier, talking to band directors, and analyzing over 10,000 customer … Read more

After spending three months testing gear across a Club Car Precedent, an EZGO TXT, and a Yamaha Drive, our team put together this roundup of the best golf cart accessories you can buy in . I drove through suburban streets, weekend tournaments, and sandy cart paths to see what actually holds up beyond the Amazon … Read more

I have spent the last three summers on the water testing baitcasting reels. From tournament-grade Shimano SLX DC models to budget-friendly Piscifun Torrent reels, I have cast thousands of lures with each one. My hands have untangled more bird’s nests than I would like to admit, which is exactly why I wrote this guide. Choosing … Read more