Buying Guides

I’ve spent the last three months testing the best mini guitar amps on the market with my bandmates and our guitar students, and I can tell you this: the right…

I have spent more weekends than I can count throwing a leg over dirt bikes, and if there is one piece of gear I will never skimp on, it is…

I’ve spent the last two months installing and living with ten of the most popular motorized window shades on the market. My team and I charged batteries, paired hubs, measured…

I spent six weeks testing night vision monoculars in real-world conditions, from a backyard raccoon stakeout in October to a foggy boat dock at midnight. After running 10 different units…

After hauling a 7-piece kit through three apartment moves, two van loads for weekend gigs, and one almost-broken elevator, I finally cracked and went hunting for the best portable drum…

Finding the best food-grade thermometers changed how our team cooks meat, candy, bread, and deep-fried dishes. After burning through 47 steaks, 19 loaves of sourdough, and one tragically overcooked brisket,…