BRENDEN DOBEL

Looking for the best cargo bikes to replace a car trip or two? You’re not alone. After spending three months hauling kids, groceries, lumber, and even a couple of rescued dogs around our neighborhood on ten different electric cargo bikes, we have strong opinions about which ones earn your money. Cargo bikes have gone from … Read more

Yes, RV water filters really work, and they’re one of the smartest upgrades you can make to any motorhome, travel trailer, or campervan. After 60+ nights of testing across campgrounds with sketchy spigots, sulfur-heavy well water, and city hookups with heavy chlorine, I can tell you firsthand that a quality filter changes everything from how … Read more

If you have ever taken a wrong turn in a 30-foot motorhome and felt your stomach drop at the sight of a low bridge, you already understand why a regular car GPS or phone app is not enough. An RV-specific GPS accounts for your rig’s height, weight, length, and even propane restrictions before they become … Read more

After spending three months testing eight different models in our own RV, I can tell you the best RV toilet depends entirely on how you camp. Weekend warriors can save money with a quality plastic model, but full-time RVers need porcelain durability and residential comfort. The best RV toilet is the Dometic 320 Series Ceramic … Read more

Summer RV camping can quickly turn miserable when temperatures climb past 90 degrees and your old air conditioner struggles to keep up. We tested 10 of the best RV air conditioners on the market to find units that actually deliver reliable cooling without draining your battery or keeping you awake with constant noise. Finding the … Read more

We spent three months testing generators on our travel trailer and Class C rigs, running rooftop air conditioners in 95-degree heat and charging battery banks overnight at dry campsites across three states. What we learned is that most RVers buy the wrong generator for one of two reasons: they overbuy wattage they never use, or … Read more

Fresh flour is the reason I bought my first grain mill, and it is also the reason I never went back to bags from the store. The smell of wheat berries the moment they hit the burrs, the warm flour that bakes into a loaf with actual flavor, and the freedom to mill exactly what … Read more

After spending countless hours milling wheat berries, grinding corn, and baking more loaves of bread than I can count, I have narrowed down the five best flour mills for home use. The NutriMill Harvest stands out as the top stone mill for its beautiful bamboo design and consistently fluffy flour. The Kitchen Mill Electric wins … Read more

My family spends most summer weekends on the water, and I have spent three seasons testing vests on lakes, slow rivers, and one memorable day of rough open water. Along the way I learned that most people buy the wrong flotation for how they actually spend their day out there. A vest that is perfect … Read more

Spend a full afternoon on the water with a heavy stock paddle and you will understand why paddlers obsess over this piece of gear. Your board only glides as well as the paddle that pushes it, and the cheap aluminum pole that came bundled with your inflatable is usually the single biggest thing holding you … Read more