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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Water Gremlin Gremlin Green/Tin Round Split Shot Pouch, 7
Water Gremlin: Environmentally Friendly Weights for Fishing
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Work in shallows and perfect conditions, Easy to put on a line
Cons: Not as durable as leaded ones, feel different, Expensive
Water Gremlin is probably the largest manufacturer, of split shot weights.  For those of you who don't fish, you should be, but these are what's used to bring your line down to various depths. They come in a variety of sizes, and the BB ones ...
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Apr 08 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Reebok Washington Capitals 2012 Face Off White Team Stripe Cuffed Knit - KG76ZWTEHCAPIT
Show Your Washington Capitals Pride in the Knit Cap
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Style, Comfort, Durability, Looks Cool, Materials hold up around skull
Cons: Made in China, Collects dust easily, Not for serious outdoor cold adventures
Being bald sometimes has disadvantages.  While the look isn't as bad as it used to be, since Telly Savalas and other famous folks made it popular years ago, your head does contain a large amount of your body heat. I'm glad that my wife, and other ...
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Apr 08 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Heavy Cover ® U.S. Military Canteen Cup Lid – One More Way to Add Utility
by morilla
Pros: Affordable; Solid seal; Prevents spills
Cons: Should not be used over flame/fire; Not always an easy 'snap fit'
In my 2009 review of the venerable U.S. GI Canteen Cup (see link below), I noted that Heavy Cover ®, Inc. marketed “a lid made of ‘rubber’ intended to keep fluids and food warm, not to mention prevent spillage.”  However, ...
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Apr 07 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Zippo 12 oz. Fuel (24 Per Case)
Zippo® Premium Lighter Fluid Fuel: Cleanest Burning & Best Quality©
by gothicdreams
Pros: Best Qualitly Lighter Fuel.
Cons: None.
Why I Chose This Product by Zippo®      Repairing and replacing parts is not cheap or expensive, but somewhere in between. Having to replace parts frequently is annoying and time consuming when takes money to travel ...
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Apr 06 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Asics Gel Exalt T379N Womens Running Shoe
Asics Gel Exalt - A Praise Worthy Running Shoe
by pestyside
Pros: Motion control, Support, Gel Cushioning, Sole, Design features for Overpronators
Cons: Doesn't come in basic white for those who care
Asics Gel running shoes provide structural integrity and value as good as or better than any other – they’ve been my shoe of choice for decades of running and walking. The Asics Gel Exalt continues to impress with its ability to ...
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Apr 04 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Los Angeles Kings Lightweight Fleece Throw Blanket Size 50" x 60"
Cooler Than a Snuggie!
by criteeker
Pros: very soft fleece, shows my team spirit
Cons: very thin fleece could damage easily
When watching our favorite sport (Hockey), whether at the rink or on the couch on a cold evening, this lightweight fleece blanket/throw is just the ticket. "Snuggies" may be blankets with sleeves, but this blanket is much higher on the cool-factor scale. ...
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Apr 04 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Eagle Claw Jig Ball Double Eye Hook, 10 Piece (Black, 1/16-Ounce)
Eagle Claw Jig Double Eye Hook Black 1/16 Ounce
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Made in USA, Crappie love them, Easy to attach minnows to
Cons: The yellow ones seem a bit more effective
I want to get crappie. If that doesn't sound right to you, then perhaps you need to spend some time fishing. There is no better panfish to eat, then the fish with the worst name possible. What a beautiful species it is as well, from an appearance vantage ...
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Apr 04 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Blackburn Airtower 3 Pump , One - 2016686WHITEONESIZE
Blackburn Airtower 3 Pump: From Zero to 160 PSI
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Efficient, Easy to read gauge, Simple Use, Effective
Cons: Nothing fancy
Other than a good helmet, there's nothing more important, than having a reliable air pump for your bikes tires. My Fuji Mountain bike, along with my previous Specialized Rock Hopper, have been well served by Kenda tires. The current bike has tires that ...
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Apr 03 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Wiffle 32-Inch Bat
Wiffle Ball Bat: Get Your Little One Swinging Away
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Bright Yellow, Decent Enough Plastic, The "Wiffle Swing Sound", Cheap
Cons: Not a professional bat, Won't last for more than a year
My son will be four this summer, but its never too early, to teach him about baseball. He still has a long ways to go, to being the major league player, that I envision him being. That of course, is a joke, but I do hope that he will love the sport I ...
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Apr 03 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Ping G25 Hybrids
Ping G25 Hybrid--Ping's Best Hybrid Yet
by berniez40
Pros: Well balanced, very long, extremely versatile, no balloon shots
Cons: Not as workable as its Sibling Anser Hybrid, nor as easy to hit line-drives with
This is the first year I’ve ever been a real fan of Ping Hybrids. Try as I might to like them, I’ve always found better performance from the likes of Nickent, Adams, and Cobra. Ping hybrids, similar to Nikes, always seemed to be in the midst ...
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Apr 02 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Case Cutlery 35 Case Knife Yellow Handle - C00035
Choose Case for Quality: Made in USA
by George_Chabot
Pros: Made in USA, Chrome vanadium steel, Easy to sharpen, Lasts a lifetime
Cons: None
Case Knife Yellow HandleCase is recognized as one of the makers of premium quality jackknives prized by whittlers and outdoorsmen.  This is a triple-bladed stockman knife with a yellow plastic handle.Case makes many ...
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Apr 02 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area
Camping at Lake Hartwell State Park, A Must Do
by gosomeplace
Pros: location, scenic, affordable, family friendly, pet friendly, fishing, hiking, clean
Cons: The cabin bed mattress were HARD and ranger was not available at times.
Five days of this beautiful place was not enough.  My family has already decided, we will venture there again!Located close off of Highway 85, we found this park with ease, coming from Florida.  Situated right at the South Carolina ...
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Apr 02 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Pearl Izumi Men's Cyclone Gel Glove, Black, Large - 14141208021
Cold Fingers Suck: Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gel Gloves Extend Your Riding Season
by scmrak
Pros: water-resistant, windproof, well-padded, well-thought-out design
Cons: fingers need to be longer
To be honest, cold fingers suck. Those first (and last) rides of the season are way more fun if your digits aren’t too stiff to twiddle the shift levers and caress the brakes. Even the most perfectly-designed half-finger cycling gloves come up ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Brooks-range Backcountry Toolkit
Don't forget to bring your plastic
by glen22
Pros: Lightweight
Versatile
Made in USA
Cons: Expensive
Whenever I travel to remote areas, whether on an extended wilderness expedition or an overnight backpacking hike, one of my first priorities is making sure I have a reliable means of navigation, which includes knowing where I am at any given time. ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Rh taylormade rbz stage 2 10.5 graph l - 01TM1074105DGRL
RocketBallz Stage 2 Driver Review
by berniez40
Pros: It's Long and Feel is Okay
Cons: Balance is middling, No sense of cling at impact, and forgiveness is lacking.
More Than Just A Little History  It’s not that I am actually biased against TaylorMade products, but I failed to see the justification to the hype that this driver seems to be getting. I bagged a Spider Vicino Putter for years, and ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Water Gremlin Round Split Shot Pouch, BB
Water Gremlin: Split Shot BB Weights
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Made in the USA, Durable, Cheap, Hold on to line
Cons: Limited in Use at this weight, Bad habit of using teeth
Fishing season has arrived. Okay, maybe not the best part of it, but the fish are starting to bite. So far this year, I've caught some bluegill, crappie, and a rather large Catfish. I'm still looking forward to meeting my dear friend, the Large mouth ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Reebok NHL Men's Washington Capitals Neutral Zone Full Zip Hood (Red, Large) - 703289
Reebok Washington Capitals NHL Zip Hood: Go Caps!
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Comfortable, Appearance, Washington Capitals
Cons: Made in China
The Washington Capitals have been frustrating this season. I was excited about the hiring of Adam Oates as the coach, and while they've shown some improvement, this is not the team that I thought they would be. Then again, I'm just happy ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Eagle Claw Jig Ball Double Eye Hook, 10 Piece (Chartreuse, 1/16-Ounce)
Its Crappie Season and I'm Quite Pleased
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Crappie love them, Made in the USA, Quality, Hook is Sharp
Cons: None
Having spent this past weekend fishing, I must say that it wasn't as good as expected at this time of year. In a few weeks this won't probably be the case, because right now should be "Crappie Season." Due to a rather late spring, the calendar has been ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Fort Hunt Park. VA
Fort Hunt Park: Close to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Family Frisbee, Free, Parking, Views of Potomac/Foliage
Cons: Not as exciting for fort/history buffs
The past couple of weeks, I've been exploring old army forts on the Potomac River. Some of these were around since the War of 1812, while others served a later purpose. Fort Hunt was used for a multitude of conflicts, but it is most famous ...
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Apr 01 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Saris Bike Bunk 2-Bike Gravity Storage Stand - 6007
Bike Storage Stand That Could Stand Some Improvement
by glen22
Pros: Made in USA
Holds bikes securely
Cons: Design largely limited to diamond-type frames
Heavy bikes may overstress mounting arms.
After acquiring more bicycles I needed a place to store them safely indoors. Without a garage, this left me looking for some kind of wall storage stand where two bicycles could be stored against a wall and out of the way.  I purchased the Saris Bike ...
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Mar 31 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Bergamot Syracuse Orangemen Square Shot Set of 4 SQS4
Final Four, Baby! Bring out the Bergamot Syracuse Orangemen Square Shot Set!
by PattyTherre
Pros: Well made, heavy glass, decorative and functional, dishwasher safe
Cons: If you don't like Syracuse University, that would be a con to owning this set!
My alma mater is Syracuse University and I am thrilled to see that the men's basketball team is in the final four of the 2013 NCAA Basketball tournament. Although neither my husband nor I drink alcohol (He may have a drink or two a year.), we pulled ...
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Mar 31 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Fitness Quest Perfect Fitness Rotating Pushup Basic Push Up Exercise Martial Arts Training - PPPRBS
Find out how wussy you are for less than $25!
by anastacya
Pros: Inexpensive and compact, easy to transport for travel, and above all else, VERY EFFECTIVE!
Cons: That really loud crack when you assemble them
Much to my horror I realized that my weight gain due to my stressors resulted in a vicious cycle that I knew I would never break unless I committed myself to a rigid exercise routine. After talking with my doctor, I decided that to begin my routine I ...
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Mar 30 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Mercer's TB Glint Nymph Fishing Fly
Mercer’s TB Glint Nymph – A Variation on Several Themes
by morilla
Pros: Flexibility of design; Readily available materials; Simple tie
Cons: Spotty availability of size/color variations; Still relatively new
When it comes to fly tying, one of the principle problems, especially for commercial tyers, is something Solomon, reputed to be a pretty bright guy, once penned: The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is ...
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Mar 29 '13 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Eagle Claw Jig Ball Double Eye Hook, 10 Piece (Black, 1/32-Ounce)
Eagle Claw Jig Ball Double Eye Hook Black 1/32 Ounce
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Good hook for live bait, Durable, Easy to Use
Cons: Too light, Only the most aggressive/hungry panfish will hit without sinkers
Its time for the Crappie to be biting. That would be if it wasn't this years weather pattern. While I do believe this will be the case in about two weeks, today we just got another two inches of snow. That is odd in Virginia, as March is when "nature's ...
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Mar 25 '13 Overall Rating:
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