Monday, December 5, 2016

AUKEY 16000mAh PowerBank

                                              Power Banks have become an essential piece of equipment today, used for charging multiple devices such as phones, tablets, Bluetooth speakers and many more devices. Finding a reliable one can be a hit or miss, some will last quite a long time others fail within a few months. The AUKEY 16000 mAh dual port powerbank is well built and very reliable. I fully charged and discharged this powerbank five times in my testing and not one has it over heated or failed in any way. I used it to charge multiple devices at the same time using both ports and it performed like a champ, it never decreased in output, both devices charged quickly and efficiently. The built in light is a nice touch, it will help you find your way in a dark room or plug in a cable in the dark. Coming in at 12 ounces it still is quite portable not too heavy at all. It measures 6.5 inches long by 2.9 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick, still small enough to fit in a pocket, bag, briefcase or back pack.
Having 16000 mAh capacity you can charge your device multiple times before having to charge the power bank, depending on the size of your devices battery you are looking at up to nine charges, that is quite a lot of power to have with you. Port one is your standard 5 volt at 2.4 amp the second port is the Qualcomm quick charge port, 5 volt at 2.4 amp, 9 volt at 1.67 amp and 12 volt at 1.25 amp. There is a chip inside the power bank that will sense what your device needs to charge it quickly that is where the different voltage and amps come in. Also built into the AUKEY 16000 mAh power bank is a safety chip what will protect your devices from over heating, over current, short circuits and over charging. You device will be safe even if it is at full charge.
The power button also serves as the charge indicator, if it is white you have 70-100 % charge, if it is green you have 30-70% charge and if it is red you have 0-30% charge. The light in the power button will slowly flash when charging, the same colors will appear when charging and the color scheme is the same. Quite honestly I cannot think of anything negative to say about the AUKEY 16000 mAh powerbank, it is reliable, well built and affordable, this is one device you need to have in your home.

Monday, November 21, 2016

AUKEY Bluetooth Speaker

There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers on the market, ranging in price from $5 all the way up to $300 or more, some speakers offer fantastic sound and some, well not so much. Choosing a great speaker does depend on a few factors, 1) PRICE, lets face it price is a deciding factor and no one wants to spend a lot of money on an item just to be disappointed, 2)POWER, how long play back time is and how loud it gets, 3) SOUND QUALITY, no one want s a crappy sounding speaker and 4) PURPOSE, where are you planning on using the speaker. The AUKEY Bluetooth speaker is very well priced for what you get, it has a 2600mAh battery that will give you up to 30 hours of playback time, the sound quality is excellent and it can serve you well in many different scenarios. This speaker is most likely the one that you are looking for!
There is an ABS rubber coating that protects the speaker from falls and the coating does have a grippy feel to it so it will not move around from the vibrations of the music, on the top the buttons are pretty big and have a nice tactile feel to them when pressed, you have the volume up and down buttons which double as the track skip, the phone button, power button and menu button. On on side you have a hard plastic loop which you can put a rope or carabiner though to hang it or attach it to whatever you like, the opposite side is where you will find the charging port, AUX port and the reset button, on the bottom you will see a tripod mount, this is nice to have because you can mount it on a tripod to elevate the speaker letting the sound waves travel better for a better overall sound.
Once you turn the AUKEY Bluetooth speaker it goes straight into pairing mode, once you pair the speaker it will automatically connect to that device every time you turn both of them on. In my yard I was able to easily get and keep the Bluetooth connection at 33 feet, in my house I was able to get 30 feet before I noticed that the signal degraded, that is pretty much normal considering the signal has to go through walls and electrical wiring. The bass was solid, delivering a nice thump without sounding "muddy" the mid range was crisp and strong, a tiny bit too strong but most people will never notice and the high end(treble) was crisp and clean, no ear piercing tones at all. At full volume on both the AUKEY Bluetooth speaker and my Lumia 640 I easily heard the music past 40 feet, I even heard it while I went into my house, so this little speaker does push out a lot of power.
There are two 5 watt drivers inside this cool speaker so for small to medium sized parties, BBQ's or yard work this speaker will deliver quality sound at high volumes. Now if you happen to have a tripod then you can mount the speaker to it and elevate the speaker so the sound waves can travel farther this is ideal if you are having a gathering indoors or out, that is why a good DJ has the speakers up off the ground. The only thing that I can suggest is for AUKEY to use a name for this speaker instead of a model number. Since the design of the grill looks like a bone I would suggest "BONE BOX" or "BONE CRUSHER". To close out this review I have to say that out of the 10 Bluetooth speakers I have(JBL, MPow, JLab, Logitech and BOSE) the AUKEY Bluetooth speaker easily matches the build quality, battery life and sound quality of the higher priced speakers.

Monday, October 10, 2016

AUKEY Foldable On-ear headphones

When I first received these headphones I was not expecting much, I have owned headphones with similar designs before and the experience was not pleasant. The AUKEY Foldable On-ear headphones was a different experience, the ear cups were very comfortable, and the band did not cause any pain nor did it rub my head at all. The fit of the ear cups was quite nice, by far the best fitting ear cups of this design. I wore these up to 8 hours a day(some days longer) for just over a week. While wearing them I did some yard work, did some shopping and went for some walks, not once at any time did the earphones cause me any pain or dis-comfort, yes my ears did get a bit sweaty but honestly am a person that does sweat a lot.
The bass response was strong and steady, nice thump with out sounding muddy, the mid-range was clean and crisp, vocals were pronounces very well and the treble(high end) was perfectly balance with the mix, there was no ear piercing or "tinny" sound, the over all mix was very pleasant and did not change when the volume was turned up to the maximum. At full volume, on both the headphones and music player, I did not encounter any distortion, hiss, crackling or static, the AUKEY Foldable On-ear headphones do go pretty loud but not so loud to cause ear damage or ringing in your ears.
These headphones use Bluetooth 4.1 for a quick and solid connection and has a built-in CVC noise canceling microphone. You get a 450mAh rechargeable battery that will play up to 24 hours, now the playback time does rely on how loud you turn the volume up on the headphones, the louder the volume the more energy they take to produce the sound. Standby time, when your headphones are off and not being used, is 300 hours, now I can honestly say that I did get a total of 24 hours of playback time from the AUKEY Foldable On-ear headphones, not all at once but day after day usage. I do like these headphones, they produce a really nice balanced sound, they are comfortable and the fit was pretty good, my only negative is for my head the band is a bit too snug, If AUKEY could put a adjustment on the band, maybe a half inch to an inch, but that is just me being picky, regardless they do fit nicely, they just move a bit when I turn my head, but they do fall back into place when my head is straight. One thing I would suggest to AUKEY is to include a carry pouch, even a mesh bag would be nice. Over all I am pleased with the AUKEY Foldable On-ear headphones and highly recommend them.

Friday, October 7, 2016

AUKEY Optic Lens kit

Enhancing your smartphone pictures/videos is quite easy all you have to do is get a clip on lens or lens kit and you are all set. There are many to choose from, some may say too many but the AUKEY Optic Lens kit just might be what you are looking for. Inside the box you get a cleaning cloth to wipe away dust or finger prints on the lens itself or even your phone lens, a cloth carry pouch, two clips to hold the lenses and the lenses themselves. Each lens is snuggled in its own silicone rubber case, this is to protect it from dust and if you happen to drop the lens. One lens is a 160° Fisheye Lens and the other is a 20X Macro Lens. With the Fisheye lens you do get a 160° field of view, but you also get the barrel effect as well(see video) this is a nice effect and does add some creativity to your shots and video, the 20X Macro lens lets you get in real close to the subject and magnifies it 20X, this too can offer a creative view and will help you explore your creativity.
Each lens is made from aluminum alloy, has multi elements(more than one piece of glass) and the glass is coated to minimize glare, lens flare and ghosting. AUKEY also has you covered with a 24 month worry free warranty how cool is that?!? Using the Macro lens is really fun, you get in real close to get your shot and in doing so it does make you think of the shot, lighting, angles etc., the success of your shot using a Macro lens depends on a few things, the first is your phones camera or other device you use. Every camera is different, focus distance, tap to focus(some cameras do not support that) and the sensor, for example in the video I used a Lumia 640, I was able to touch the subject, the plant at the end of the video, and have the lens at an angle, the other shots in the video was 1/2 inch away, any farther and it gets blurry, now with my iPod Touch 5 I could not touch the plant, it was blurry and the focus distance was 3/4 inch to 1 inch away from the subject.
So depending on what smartphone you have your results will differ from mine. One other thing I would like to point out is while using a macro lens it is best to use a mini tripod of some sort, you will get a better shot and since everyone's hands shake the Macro lens will show that shake. Another piece of advice I will offer is this, make sure you clean the lens on your smartphone before attaching any lens to it and please do not blow on it either, you may not see it with your eyes but tiny drops of moisture just might get onto your lens and ruin your shot. The AUKEY Optic Lens kit does offer two distinctive views for you to show your creativity and let you have some fun exploring that creativity. This lens kit will also let you see how you can use your smartphone camera as well, so if you are wanting to know your inner artist then this lens kit is worth having.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

AUKEY 10X Macro Lens

Taking pictures or video with your phone is fun but there are limitations to what your camera can do. Having an add on lens for you phone is not only a plus but a must have. Trying to take macro shots with your phone can be a bit daunting, but if you have the AUKEY Ora 10X Macro lens things get a lot easier. You get two clips, which is an inch and a quarter deep, meaning from the top of your phone to the lens. There is a rubber tip on the clip to prevent damage to your screen, you also get a cloth to wipe away dust and fingerprints, a nice carry pouch, a translucent lens hood and of course the lens itself.
Simply slip on the lens to the clip, no screwing needed, and then slip on the lens hood. With the lens hood on you can now lay your phone on the subject and take a shot, you do not have to sorry about your hands shaking, I love that idea, with a simple lens hood your phone has now gained stability! The lens housing is made from aluminum alloy and had multi elements, not one piece of glass but multiple, the lens is coated to reduce ghosting, reflections and lens flare. The glass is crystal clear, I have not seen any distortion at all. Weighing in at just over four ounces the AUKEY Ora 10X macro lens is light enough to carry around with you all the time. Using a macro lens is not only fun to use but it does get your creativity flowing.
You can get some really clear shots with the AUKEY Ora 10X macro lens, it is not hard to put together and extremely easy to use. Once you start using this lens you will find yourself looking for things to shoot, your creativity will start to flow and you will see a new world of photography. So if you really like taking pictures or video with your phone I highly recommend that you get the AUKEY Ora 10X macro lens and start seeing the world in a different view!!

Monday, September 19, 2016

AUKEY sport earphones with built in pedometer

There are alot of wireless earphones on the market today, some are for casual use and some are intended for sports/exercise. I have found that some of the sport earphones fall short of the expected performance. Some had horrible sound while some were not sweatproof at all. The AUKEY sport earphones with built in pedometer is an example of how a set of sport earphones are supposed to look and perform. You get your standard USB cable and extra eartips ( small med. and large), also the instruction manual, which is really easy to understand especially on how to program the pedometer. I like how the eartips have the ear fin built in, no messing around with separate fins, the ear hook is made from a rigid material, there is some flex but not much.
I liked the rigid ear hooks, for me they provided a really nice tight fit, the earphones did not slip out even when I scratched my ear. The cable is flat and fits snug against the back of my head, if you do not like that feel then these are not for you. It took only two hours to charge the AUKEY sport earphones and I got about five hours fifteen minutes of play back. Taking calls was pleasant, the caller heard me clearly and I heard them with no problems. The Bluetooth connection was quick and strong, I never had signal drop or interruption of any kind, and the distance was 31 feet before I noticed any signal loss. They are light weight coming in at 6.4 ounces, there were times I forgot I was wearing them.
Sound quality was superb, the AUKEY sport earphones has a very well balanced mix to them, the bass was rich and full, the mids had a nice punch to it and the high end was crisp and very well rounded. Even at full volume the mix held its own and performed like a champ. I never encountered any distortion at full volume, no hissing, crackle, static or loss of the mix, just a nice pleasant listening experience. I used a few devices to test the AUKEY sport earphones, the Nexus 7, Lumia 640 and iPod touch 5, each device paired quickly and never dropped the signal. Each device was put at full volume as well and the same results were experienced with all three, excellent sound and strong signal. I would like to mention some of the music I used as well during my testing.
While testing any device for playing back sound I use music from Metallica, George Clinton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kid Rock, Chopin and many more. As you can see I listen to a wide variety of music, the reason is for frequency response and I am proud to say that the AUKEY sport earphones produced an excellent listening performance with all of the genres I listen too. From the complexity of Mozart to the harsh voice of James Hetfield these earphones handles the frequencies superbly.

Monday, September 12, 2016

AUKEY EP-B4 Sport Earphones

Choosing a set of earphones for everyday usage, working out, sports or all the above can be a bit frustrating. First you have to make sure that they fit in your ears without falling out and that they are comfortable, secondly they have to have a great sound. The AUKEY EP-B4 sport earphones definitely have a great sound to them. For me the bass was a bit strong, though it did not muddy up the mix at all, the mid range was really smooth it cut through the mix really well and the vocals were crystal clear finally the treble was sharp and crisp, you can hear the cymbal hits and all the high notes easily. I did not hear any hissing, crackling or static with the AUKEY EP-B4 sport earphones, at maximum volume the earphones performed very well, no distortion, the mix pretty much stayed the same.
Now you do get three sets of ear tips and ear fins, so fitting the earphones may take sometime to get right but once you do you will be pleased. With my ears I used the medium ear tips and the large ear fins(see video), if it were not for the ear fins these earphones would have fallen out all the time. I found that the AUKEY EP-B4 sport earphones were very comfortable to wear. I kept them in for four hours and not once did I feel any discomfort. AUKEY claims 4.5 hours of playback time, I was able to get four hours out of them. The reason for this is because the earphones themselves are a bit quiet so I turned the volume up all the way on the earphones and used my phone(Lumia 640) to control the actual volume of the music. Honestly I have no problem with that, I figure the less time I touch the earphones the less chance of them slipping out or accidentally pushing a button.
The only true negative I can say about the AUKEY EP-B4 sport earphones is the USB cover is a pain to open. There is no tan on it to get your finger nail under to open the port. I used a box cutter with a thin blade to open the charging port. Once you get the port open charging took only two hours, connecting via Bluetooth was easy and I had a strong connection everytime I used the earphones. The distance I got via Bluetooth was 30 feet, then the signal started to degrade or simply cut out completely. When I made a few phone calls the receiver heard me just fine and I was able to hear them easily, so for me I had no problems taking or making calls. Overall the AUKEY EP-B4 sport earphones is an excellent set of earphones, just make sure you fit them properly, as you should with any brand of earphones. Despite the USB flap being a pain to get open I still highly recommend these earphones!

Monday, September 5, 2016

AUKEY Ora 180 Fisheye lens

Everyone has a smartphone now and the cameras in them are actually pretty good, but they are limited, for instance you really cannot zoom in, yes there is a digital zoom but the resolution will suffer and only so much fits into frame. It makes sense to want something to help improve your pictures/videos taken with your phone. The AUKEY Ora 180 Fisheye lens can help improve your pictures/videos, if you like to be creative and artistic then this lens is for you. Made from an aluminum alloy and multi-element coated glass to minimize ghosting, reflections and lens glare, it has a nice premium feel to it. It weighs about six ounces as well so it is not the lightest lens so I suggest using two hands while using this lens. It simply clips onto your phone to give you great shots.
The clip is made from plastic and has a nice soft, tacky rubber on it to protect your phone from scratches. It is only one inch deep, what I mean is from the top of your phone to the camera lens, if your camera lens is farther away from the top of your phone than one inch then this lens will not work for your phone. The glass is really clear I did not see any cloudy spots or distortions, keep in mind that with a fisheye lens you will see some vignetting around the edges, a softening/shadowing, this is normal with a lens like this. In my video I show you how well this lens performs, I really like it, shooting with the AUKEY Ora 180 Fisheye lens made me think of the shot I wanted to take, it made me be a bit more creative. I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone who wants not only a wider field of view but to add some creativity and a different look to their pictures and videos!

Monday, August 29, 2016

AUKEY wireless sport earphones!

Wireless earphones are something that just about everyone owns. Some have more than one set, it is a good thing to have more than one set of wireless earphones, one for physical activities such as jogging, hiking etc., another for work, and maybe another set for just around the house. Finding a good pair can be like finding a needle in the hay stack. I tried many wireless earphones and some were pretty bad, poor connection, really "tinny" sound and some either failed of fell apart after a weeks use. Then I had the opportunity to review the AUKEY wireless sport earphones, at first the design really caught my eye, the simple curved look was very pleasing, I like the bright green contrast as well.
So I put them on and right away they felt comfortable, the cable was snug against my head but it was not constricting or bothersome, the curved hooks fit around my ears perfectly and the buds themselves fit so well I almost could not tell that they were in my ears. Even when I turned my head from side to side, up and down the AUKEY wireless sport earphones stayed put. I wore these for seven and a half hours, not once did they fall out, yes once or twice I had to push them in a little but honestly what set of earphones does not slip a tiny bit. One thing I will say is this, once you have the AUKEY wireless sport earphones paired to your device turn the volume up all the way on the earphones and use your device to control the volume. The earphones are a bit quiet but that is a good thing, that means less power drain on the battery which means longer playback time.
I did get seven and a half hours of playtime from the AUKEY wireless sport earphones and it only takes two hours to charge them up, not bad at all. Phone calls, for me, were flawless, I heard the caller and they heard me, also I never heard any hiss, static or crackle, there was no distortion either when I turned up the volume all the way on my Lumia 640. I played some B.B King, Metallica, Parliament, Chopin and not once was there distortion, the overall sound was perfect, the bass was strong not muddy, giving a nice thump, the mid range was crystal clear, vocals were very well pronounced and you can even hear each cymbal hit, the high end, or treble, was crisp not "tinny" just a nice clean sound that rounded off the balance. In my opinion you get excellent quality and fantastic sound in the AUKEY wireless sport earphones.

Monday, August 22, 2016

AUKEY WiFi switch

With technology so prevalent in our lives today having the ability to turn on a lamp, Christmas Tree or even a fan remotely is finally here. Yes you buy some cheap remote but those are limited in range. The AUKEY WiFi switch is different, since it is connected by WiFi you can turn on your lights without even being in your home! It is really simple to set up and you use either your Android or IOS device to control the switch. The app is free and simple to use, pairing the switch to the app is just as simple, you can even add multiple switches to the app and give them their own name so you can tell what switches are being used for.
In the box you get the switch, warranty card and an instruction sheet. In the instructions there is a QR code for Android and one for IOS so make sure you have a QR scanner on your device, scanning the QR code will take you right to the app for you to download. Once downloaded open the app, type in your routers password, plug in the switch, rotate the cover plate right to left(as seen in my video) the app pairs to the switch and you are done. Just follow the instructions and you will be fine. Now the two USB ports on the switch have an output of 5 volts at 2 amps plenty of power to charge your devices, even with the switch off power runs though the USB ports so no worries there.
I played with the AUKEY WiFi switch so much I was a bit late posting this review. I tested the switch with a fan, lamp, nightlight, stereo(an older one with a push button power switch), while I was out turned on the switch came home and saw that the switch performed perfectly and I was miles away. Now if I have a touch lamp, for example, the switch will not turn the lamp on, so you may have one or two devices that might not work with the AUKEY WiFi switch, it is not the fault of the switch but just how those devices work. There are many uses for the AUKEY WiFi switch and I am betting that you will have fun finding them. This is a device that everyone should own, either one or multiple it will make things in your home interesting!


Monday, August 15, 2016

AUKEY Windshield/dashboard mount

Looking for a good car mount for your phone can be hard. Either the mounts are too big, not big enough, awkward, cannot get the angle you want, cheaply made and the list goes on. The AUKEY Windshield dashboard car mount is a simple solution. There are no levers to secure the suction cup, a simple twist will do the job. There are not knobs or screws to maneuver the mount into place either, there is a ball joint with a very strong magnet instead. Even though the ball joint has a really smooth motion there is enough tension from the magnet to keep your phone in place. The clip is spring loaded and will hold your phone securely, rubber pads on either side of the clip will not scratch your phone and with my phone(Lumia 640) the pads did not interfere with the buttons.
If your vehicle is like mine a very textured dashboard, AUKEY includes a plastic mounting with a extremely sticky backing. Clean your dash, peel off the protective cover, press the plastic mounting plate onto your dash then mount the car holder to it. Simple and quick. Now if the sticky gel gets dirty simply run in under cold water and let air dry the sticky gel will perform like new. The AUKEY Windshield/dashboard car mount is a low profile mount measuring 3.74 inches high. Having the magnetic ball joint means that you can quickly change the position to the one you like best.
While testing the AUKEY Windshield/dashboard mount I found that I would have to drive over big bumps or potholes for my phone to sag or change positions and I am talking bumps like speed bumps! Now your phone may be different, your phone my weigh more than mine so your results my differ. I like the small design of this phone mount, it does not look ugly or stick out like a sore thumb. It is pleasing to the eye and if you like you can take the clip off and no one will know that it is a phone holder. If you are looking for a low profile, easy to use strong car mount for your phone get the AUKEY Windshield/dashboard mount you will not be dis appointed!

Monday, August 8, 2016

AUKEY 16000 mAh power bank

Power Banks have become an essential piece of equipment today, used for charging multiple devices such as phones, tablets, Bluetooth speakers and many more devices. Finding a reliable one can be a hit or miss, some will last quite a long time others fail within a few months. The AUKEY 16000 mAh dual port powerbank is well built and very reliable. I fully charged and discharged this powerbank five times in my testing and not one has it over heated or failed in any way. I used it to charge multiple devices at the same time using both ports and it performed like a champ, it never decreased in output, both devices charged quickly and efficiently. The built in light is a nice touch, it will help you find your way in a dark room or plug in a cable in the dark. Coming in at 12 ounces it still is quite portable not too heavy at all. It measures 6.5 inches long by 2.9 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick, still small enough to fit in a pocket, bag, briefcase or back pack.
Having 16000 mAh capacity you can charge your device multiple times before having to charge the power bank, depending on the size of your devices battery you are looking at up to nine charges, that is quite a lot of power to have with you. Port one is your standard 5 volt at 2.4 amp the second port is the Qualcomm quick charge port, 5 volt at 2.4 amp, 9 volt at 1.67 amp and 12 volt at 1.25 amp. There is a chip inside the power bank that will sense what your device needs to charge it quickly that is where the different voltage and amps come in. Also built into the AUKEY 16000 mAh power bank is a safety chip what will protect your devices from over heating, over current, short circuits and over charging. You device will be safe even if it is at full charge.
The power button also serves as the charge indicator, if it is white you have 70-100 % charge, if it is green you have 30-70% charge and if it is red you have 0-30% charge. The light in the power button will slowly flash when charging, the same colors will appear when charging and the color scheme is the same. Quite honestly I cannot think of anything negative to say about the AUKEY 16000 mAh powerbank, it is reliable, well built and affordable, this is one device you need to have in your home.

Monday, August 1, 2016

AUKEY Waterproof Bag

Just about everyone now has a smartphone of some kind and we take our phones everywhere. When you go to the beach, on the boat, camping or hiking you want to make sure that your phone stays dry. The AUKEY Waterproof case will do just that. It is made of TPU and made very well. You also get an arm band that is elastic and a lanyard. Using the case is simple just release the two clips, slide in your phone, close the clips and your phone is protected from water and dust. The AUKEY Waterproof case can handle a phone size of 5.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide. In my video I provide a water test to show you that the case is waterproof. I strongly suggest that with any waterproof case you do a test at home first before taking it out in the world.
To test the case open it up and slide in some paper towel or napkin, close the case and submerge the case in water, let it sit there for at least 30 minutes. After your test dry off the outside of the case then open it up to see if the paper towel is wet or dry. Then slide your phone into the bag and submerge it again. There are two reasons for this one is to make sure your phone will fit and no water will get in and the second reason is to see how buoyant the case will be with your phone inside. There is not a lot of air in the case once your phone is in there, so the weight of your phone may be too much for the case to float.
The built in compass does work, it may not be as accurate as the expensive ones but it does give you the general direction of North. While your phone is in the AUKEY Waterproof case you can still use the touch function. I easily scrolled through my phone, watched a video and looked at pictures, the performance is a bit affected underwater but it still works just fine. The AUKEY Waterproof case is definitely worth the money and having you never know when you might need it, keep it in your car, purse, back pack or even in your pocket.

Monday, July 25, 2016

AUKEY 10000mAh power bank

You can never have enough power banks, but finding a good one that is reliable, well built and will last a long time can be tricky. The AUKEY 10000mAh power bank with Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 is an excellent choice. You get two ports, a standard port which is 5 volts at 1 amp the second port, the quick charge port which is orange, is 5 volt at 2.4 amp, 9 volt at 1.6 amp and 12 volt at 1.25 amp, the chip inside will detect your devices power needs and adjust automatically for your device. On the inside AUKEY uses premium Sony brand cells that have an over charge, over current and over heating protection circuitry built in to protect your devices and the battery itself.
Another cool feature is that the AUKEY 10000mAh power bank has is a built in flashlight, just hold the power button down for 2-3 seconds and it comes on, hold the button again for 2-3 seconds and it shuts off. Okay it may not be the best flashlight you can get but in the dark or during a power outage it does come in handy and yes it is pretty bright, you can even read by it, it will illuminate a small room good enough so you can navigate through it. The included cable is short, only six inches long, but I do like having a small cable, it will not tangle, easy to carry and you do not have to wind it up before putting it away or in your pocket. It does have a bit of weight to it, 8.7 ounces to be exact and measures 6 inches long by 2.5 wide and three quarters of an inch thick, still small enough to fit in a pocket or purse.
I charged and drained the AUKEY 10000mAh power bank four times so far and it has not let me down, charge time is long, expect no less than 8 hours when you drain it completely, but with a capacity this large that is to be expected, I started to charge it before I went to sleep. I think that for the money being asked the AUKEY 10000mAh power bank is one heck of a deal. You just cannot go wrong with this power bank, get one today you will thank yourself later.

Monday, July 18, 2016

OUTAD rechargeable waterproof lantern

There are a lot of rechargeable lanterns on the market to day, choosing one can be a bit daunting to do. I hope that my review will help you in that decision. The OUTAD waterproof rechargeable lantern offers more than just a light, you get five modes of light, low(which to me is about 50 lumens), High(200 lumens), a red light, flashing red light and a SOS read light mode. You also get a built in 2600 mAh power bank which you can use to charge up your phone or tablet. You can stand the light up on a table or you can hang the light using the D-ring on the top of the lantern. You do not have to worry about using the lantern in the rain or if you drop it in water, the OUTAD waterproof rechargeable lantern is waterproof up to 23 feet, it also floats.
There is a USB cable and wrist strap included. On the high mode I was able to get 8 full hours of light before the lantern turned off, charge time was six hours. The output of the powerbank is 5 volts at 1.2 amps. At 5.6 inches long and 1.5 inches thick you can carry it in your pocket or purse. The OUTAD waterproof rechargeable lantern is perfect to have in your car, hiking, camping or just to have around in case of a power outage. I honestly cannot find any negatives to say about this lantern, I highly recommend the OUTAD waterproof rechargeable lantern to me it is a must have. Watch my video as I test the lantern in water, get one today you will be glad that you did.



Monday, July 11, 2016

The Aukey Studio Microphone

There are a lot of microphones on the market and trying to choose one that not only sounds good but is easy to use is a hard thing to do. The Aukey Studio Microphone does delivery great quality sound and is pretty easy to use. You get everything you need in the box, table clamp, foam wind screen, pop filter, swing arm, shock mount and the microphone. While testing the Aukey Studio Microphone I found that the swing arm was pretty good, it never sagged under the weight of the microphone, it stayed right where I wanted it. Adjusting the angle of the shock mount was easy as well, when I got it the way I wanted I simply tightened the screws and away I went not one did the swing arm or shock mount slip, sag or move. I even bumped my desk and tapped the swing arm and none of those noises made it into the recording thanks to the excellent shock mount.
As I mentioned in the video the foam wind screen does help quiet down your breathing and room wind noise, honestly though I use it for the simple reason that I do not want my spit getting on the microphone, after all we so spit a little when we talk. The pop filter did its job quite well, it stopped all of the harsh "P and Q" noise that usually comes through, depending on how you speak you might have to play with the distance of the pop filter, if you speak strong then the bigger the distance from the microphone the pop filter will be. Also take in consideration the program you use while recording, I use Audacity, for me it is easy to use and does the job.
Taking the price into consideration the Aukey Studio Microphone is an excellent buy, it is a simple, straight forward microphone that comes with all the hardware you need to do a podcast, narration/voice over, record seminars or what ever you plan on using it for. I gave it four stars because I had to boost the volume up some for the video, despite it being a bit quiet it does have a good clean sound to it. It has a nice clean sound as you can hear in the video, this microphone and kit is perfect for beginners and students, is it worth the money. yes it is.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Aukey Dual port car charger

I have several car chargers like most people do, finding one that you like or that works well can sometimes be frustrating. I have purchased some expensive chargers and some cheap ones, some worked very well and some not so much. That all changed when I got the Aukey Dual port car charger. I love this charger, it is made of plastic, not some cheap dollar store plastic but a high grade plastic and it is built sturdy. The charger does not feel flimsy, it does not move or shift, nor does it creak when being handled or placed into your cigarette lighter port.
You will notice that when you slip in the charger into the cigarettes port the nice and firm pressure of the side springs to keep the charger in place, no accidental drop outs here, also there is no light which I like because that means there is no draw on the electrical system when the charger is not in use. There are two USB ports on the face of the charger, the top one is a Quick Charge 2.0 port + AiPower Adaptive Charging port with dedicated 2.4A output and the bottom one is a Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.
You also get two cables in the box, one is a USB to Micro USB and the other is a USB to USB C cable. Both cables are three feet thee inches long. That should be long enough for any one, both cables are made from a nice rubber feel type plastic, and pretty thick to, that same type of plastic surrounds the USB connections as well, I found that I had a better grip on the cable with this type of material. At no time during my testing did I notice that the charger got hot, warm yes but not hot. I used three different devices to test the Aukey dual port car charger, they are a Lumia 640, Nexus 7(2013) and an iPod touch 5.
Each device charged perfectly, to be honest they charged faster with the Aukey dual port car charger than with the OEM chargers I got with the devices. The faster charge time did vary between each device but the average time was atleast 15% faster than using the OEM chargers that I got with the devices. That was pretty impressive to me. One thing that I love about the Aukey car charger is that it has built-in safeguards protect your devices against excessive current, overheating, and overcharging, and I do feel confident that no damage will occur to my devices that are plugged into it. The Aukey Dual port car charger is now my main charger that I use, all of my other chargers are sitting in a box in my basement. If you want a reliable and safe car charger get this one now you will thank yourself for doing so.




Monday, June 27, 2016

OUTAD Compression Bag

When I first got the Outdad Compression bag I noticed right away how light the bag is, just over 4 ounces, the material used is a plaid Oxford material. The bag does feel well made and sturdy. I got the large bag the dimensions are 17.7 x 10.2 x 10.2 inches, and let me tell you this bag holds a lot. As seen in my video I was able to put 2 pairs of jeans, 4 t-shirts, 4 pairs of socks and 4 pair of under wear in the bag with room for some toiletries. The bag is washable, though I would always recommend using cold water and a gentle cycle for any bag like this. The plaid design looks to be a rip stop stitch, which means if you get a tear or hole the cross stitch will prevent the tear from getting bigger.
The nylon straps are flexible not rigid so putting some torque on the bag is smooth. The buckles are made from plastic and they help up to me putting quite a bit of torque on them, with the bagged filled and compressed I threw it around, sat on it and kicked it and the buckles held up to the punishment. The Outdad Compression bag seems waterproof as well, I poured some water on the side and my clothes remained dry, There is no rain fly to cover the opening of the bag so be careful not to get the top wet or expose it to rain. This bag is excellent for the price and it is versatile, you can use it for hunting, camping, storing winter clothes.... well you get the point. I have no problems in recommending the Outdad Compression bag to anyone.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Kamisafe KM-8014A flashlight

The Kamisafe KM-8014A flashlight is one of the best lights I have owned. It feels comfortable in the hand, and despite the large head of the light it is very well balanced. The power rating is 3 watts and a voltage rating of 3.7 volts. The Kamisafe flashlight uses one 18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery, it is not included but you can get them easily on either Amazon or Ebay, heck you can get them from Sears online as well, just do a search and you will see plenty of places to buy a 18650 battery. The rubber O-ring on the back cap is excellent quality, the light has an IP-X 6 rating, which means it will withstand a mild rain to a down pour, I would not suggest submerging the Kamisafe flashlight for any length of time, if you accidentally drop it in water it should be fine as long as you get it put quickly, that really goes for anything with an IP-X 6 rating.
I found that the tail switch has a nice sturdy click to it when you turn it on and off, there is plenty of travel in the switch to do the half press to switch between modes. There are five modes in the Kamisafe KM-8014A light, High, Medium, Low, Strobe and SOS. Simply turn on the light and half press the switch through the modes until you reach the desired one. The wrist strap is quite comfortable, wide and strong. I have large hands and the loop slipped easily over it, while on my wrist I felt pretty confident that the strap would not slip off my hand. This light projects quite far and is really bright, it also has a halo around the center spot, which is nice because you can see more of the surrounding area without having to move the light off of your subject or direction that you are going to.
I cover more of the light in my video, the specifications and I show you the different modes, all outside and in the dark, well as dark as it gets here in the city. Overall the Kamisafe KM-8014A flashlight is a tough, well built and powerful light, it is great to have in your car, bug out bag, tool box, every day carry(EDC), even just in your house in case the power goes out. The only improvement that I can suggest is that the light have a memory built in to remember what setting you were on when you turned it off, that would be nice but not having that is NOT a deal breaker. I highly recommend you get this light, you will love it.

Monday, June 13, 2016

The AUKEY Super Wide Angle Lens

Having a good camera on your smartphone is fantastic, no longer do you have to lug around another camera, but there are limitations to what a smartphone camera can do. Usually the field of view is not that wide so you stand further back to get what you want in the shot but at the same time whatever you are shooting is smaller. Well the AUKEY Super Wide Angle Cell Phone Lens gets what you want and more into that shot. The lens is a 238 degree field of view lens, basically a fisheye lens, you will notice the barrel affect especially around the edges. What makes this lens great is the fact that you do not get the black barrel affect instead you will get a full frame picture with slight blurring around the edges.
The AUKEY Super Wide Angle Lens is made of a high grade aluminum which feels rock solid and premium made. The glass is crystal clear and has six elements giving you great detail. On the back of the lens where it attaches to your phone there is a nice soft but durable rubber to prevent scratching of your phones lens. The clip is made from a nice flexible plastic with a rubber tip so it will not scratch the screen of your phone. The lens slips right into the clip with ease and is held in place pretty securely. Just do not push too hard or you might break the clip. The clips depth is 1 1/4 inches so it should fit most, if not all, phones.
The lens is big, 1 1/2 inches wide and one inch deep, so you just might need two hands to hold your phone. You also get a cleaning cloth for the lens and a nice soft carry pouch which is nice because some companies do not include those. Taking pictures with this lens will make you take your time and think about the shot, not to mention you have to get used to the 238 degree angle, when first using the lens you most likely see your fingers at the edge of the shot, so before you really use it on your shoot take some practice pictures to get the feel of the lens and how it will feel on the phone. I am impressed on how well this lens performed and how clear and sharp the images are.
None of my devices had any trouble focusing with this lens attached, nor did it slip, slide or fall off of any of the devices. Aukey's attention to detail on this lens is superb, there are no rough edges, no un even angles, just a nice clean professional lens. I have tried other lenses like this in the past and the AUKEY Super Wide Angle Lens blows them all away, incredible sharp images, fantastic point of view and premium components. If you like the extreme fisheye view to capture your surroundings you cannot go wrong with this lens, it is definitely worth the money!







Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Kamisafe KM-9003 Compact LED Tactical Flashlight

Over the years I have had(and still do) many flashlights, all different sizes and shapes, each one has its own merits but the Kamisafe KM-9003 Compact LED Tactical Flashlight stands out. The flash light is 5 1/4 long and at its widest it is 1 1/8 inches and is made out of an aluminum alloy with a premium type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish. The reflector is smooth not the orange peel type, the glass is crystal clear, I did not see any deformations, bubbles, specks or any other imperfections, Kamisafe also coated the glass with an anti- reflective coating which is a nice touch.
The is a bit top heavy without the 18650 battery, but when you put the battery in the light feels quite balanced in the hand. It has a nice solid feel in the hand, does not feel cheap or loose. There is five modes in the Kamisafe KM-9003 Compact LED Tactical Flashlight, High, Medium, Low, Strobe ans SOS. To operate the light simple press the on/off button on the back of the light, to switch between modes just half press the button until you reach the desired mode you want At its brightest the Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight puts out 225 lumens and throws a beam to 300 meters. since I do not have a light meter I am guessing that the medium setting is about 100 lumens and the low looks to be around 25 lumens, the strobe and SOS settings are on full 225 lumens.
The Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight also has a waterporoof rating of IPX-6, while I would not submerge the light I tested it with a garden hose. I sprayed it for a few minutes and it was still working, so if you are out in the rain this flashlight will will work with not problems. Now I dropped this light from three feet to see how rugged it is, the Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight held up, yes there are some dings, dents and scratched paint but the light works just fine. I do not recommend that you drop your light, but if you want to that is totally up to you. The light takes one 18650 Li-ion battery, you can get these on Amazon, Ebay or sporting good stores.
To test if the Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight gets hot, I put in a freshly charged 18650 battery and left the light on for nine hours straight, at no time did the Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight get hot, it really did not get warm either. One thing that I really like about this light is it has a nice focused dot of light in the center but it also has a bit of flood light action surrounding the dot of focused light, which is real nice because it lets you see more of the surrounds around the focus point, some lights like this do not do that. The wrist strap is the perfect length, and the loop is big enough to fit around someone with big hands, it feels comfortable around the wrist without feeling to loose or tight.
The Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight impressed me with its brightness, build quality, performance and feel. This is my new EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlight. I believe that for the price the Kamisafe KM-9003 Flashlight is one heck of a deal, after you try it I believe that you will get another one.






Monday, May 30, 2016

Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit

Taking selfies or just any picture with your phone is normal now and sometimes you wish you could get a wider shot or a close up shot of something really small to show detail, with the Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit you can do just that. I have several lens kits ranging in price from $5 to $40. Each lens kit has its own merits and perform well, the Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit comes with a well built hard shell carry case and a very nice carry pouch, a lens cloth to clean your lens and a small carabiner clip. The clip itself is made of a high grade plastic that has a bit of flex so it will not break easily, there is a rubber feel to it as well and is 2 inches deep which means it will fit many different styles of phones. You get a total of three lenses in this kit a 198 degree Fisheye, a 150 degree wide angle and a 15X macro lens.
Each lens is housed in high quality aluminum, and is very solid the glass does not wiggle or move inside the housing, basically a nice professional build. The glass is high grade not blemishes, no dust, no deformities just crystal clear glass. I tested this lens kit with two devices my Lumia 640 and my iPod Touch 5. The Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit fit easily on each device. I found that both cameras did not have any problems focusing with the lens kit, the focusing was smooth, clear and fast. The pictures that I took were clear and crisp, since I was using two different cameras each one had its own quirks and I labeled each picture with the camera I used.
The fisheye lens has the typical black barrel effect and a real defined curve to it, around the edge of the image you can see a bit of blur but nothing harsh and you do get a really wide field of view in the shot, the wide angle lens is one of the best I have seen, the image is really clean and crisp, the edge of the image has very little blur and the wide angle view is just fantastic you get almost twice the view compared to the same show without the wide angle lens. You will notice that the Macro lens is screwed onto the bottom of the wide angle lens so to use it you will have to un screw the lens from the wide angle. I noticed that I was able to get closer to the subject with my Lumia 640 compared to my iPod Touch 5, with the Lumia I was able to get as close as 1/4 inch but with the iPod I could only get 1/2 inch.
After testing the Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit with both cameras and viewing the photos I noticed that the Lumia 640 took better pictures than the iPod Touch 5 to me that means that your camera of choice has a lot to do with the performance of the lens kit. I still like the results that I got with both cameras. Each camera performed well and the pictures from both were clean and crisp, no distortion at all. I cannot find anything wrong with this lens kit. The Mozeat 3 in 1 Clip-on Cell Phone Lens Kit is definitely with the price and is worth having if you take a lot of pictures with your phone. Everyone should have this kit.











Monday, May 23, 2016

Tenfly Compact Universal Mouse Car Mount Holder

There are a lot of phone holders on the market today and finding one that will fit your needs is not always that easy or economical. I have several phone mounts some are great and some are just horrible. The Tenfly Compact Universal Mouse Car Mount Holder is a good middle of the road phone holder. When I took it out of the package it looked like a computer mouse, a nice and different design that the majority of phone holders, it is pleasing to the eye and when closed takes up very little space. The Tenfly Compact Universal Mouse Car Mount Holder is made of a strong sturdy plastic, has a nice textured feel to it and feels pretty solid. I dropped the mount a few times from 3 feet and besides a few nicks it did not break or crack. I would not recommend that you drop it but I wanted to see how well it would hold up.
I tested this mount in my 2003 Jeep Liberty, the dash is quite textured as you will see in the photos, and I was surprised that the mount did not fall off. I have had the mount installed for just over a week, and it still is on my dash. One tip I will give you now is to wash the area of the dash with a cleaner, I used Windex, then when it dries I used alcohol to make sure there was no residue then I pressed the mount onto the dash with a little pressure then pushed the lock arm down to secure the suction cup to the dash. Once the mount is in place press the button(see picture with green circle) and the mount opens up ready to accept your phone.
I used two devices to test the Tenfly Compact Universal Mouse Car Mount Holder, a iPod Touch 5 and a Lumia 640. The mount held each device securely without any slipping or drops. The spring clamp is strong, you will definitely have to use two hands, the Lumia 640 was a tight fit, what I mean is that was close to the limit on how wide the clamp will open, the Lumia 640 is 3 inches wide and the clamp will open to 3.5 inches, on either side of the clamp is rubber padding to help grip your device and to stop it from slipping, these pads are just stuck onto a flat surface I would have liked to have seen a bit of a indentation into the plastic which the pads would fit into for better grip and less chance of the pads falling off. The clamp is mounted on a ball head so you can swivel your device to a landscape position if you like. Tilting the clamp left or right is a bit limited but good enough to adjust it to a usable position.
For me and the devices that I used for testing I found that once opened I had to turn the clamp upside down for me to get the position that worked best for me, let me explain what I mean by upside down. When you open the holder you will notice a U shaped cut out in the clamp, that is facing down, I simply rotated the clamp until the U shape faced up and that worked best for me. As I drove around I tried to ride over pot holes and bumps to see if the clamp would hold onto each device, if it would stay secured to my dash and if there is any wobble in the mount itself. The clamp never let go of either device, it held only my dash and there was a tiny bit of wobble, so if you are going to vlog your video may show some wobble. So in conclusion for the price you pay the Tenfly Compact Universal Mouse Car Mount Holder is not only a really great deal but a really good phone mount, it works extremely well and looks fantastic. The only negative is the side to side range is a bit limiting but not a deal breaker, that is why I gave it four stars.







Monday, May 16, 2016

Tenfly LED Glow in Dark Micro USB Cable

When it comes to USB cables I usually do not get excited or even give them too much thought, then I had a chance to review the Tenfly LED Glow in Dark Micro USB Cable and honestly I love this cable. The cable is encased in a clear soft plastic, like the food grade plastic tubing. The inner shell looks to be a white soft plastic wrapped with a silver mylar stripping for decorative look. On the Micro USB end is the Tenfly logo. The cable length is 3 feet, pretty standard length and the build quality feels solid, no weak spots, no flimsy ends it just feels good in the hand.
I tested the cable with four devices, my Lumia 640, Nexus 7, laptop and my APC power bank. When I plugged the cable into the laptop right away the blue light came on, it is a nice soft but bright glow. On both ends, the USB and Micro USB, the light is the brightest and through the cable you can see little dots of blue light, which makes me believe that there are micro LED lights in there. While testing I took notice how long each device charged then I imported and exported data, pictures and videos to see how well the Tenfly LED Glow in Dark Micro USB cable would perform. The data transfer was smooth, fast and had no problems either exporting or importing, charging was a little different. When the Tenfly LED Glow in Dark Micro USB cable was plugged into my laptop I experienced no problems at all, charging was pretty fast, but when I plugged the cable into my APC power bank my Lumia 640 popped up a notice that said the phone was charging slowly and the cable was plugged into the 2.4 amp port.
At first I thought that maybe there was something wrong with the cable but then I realized that since it was plugged into a power bank the LED lights is using the power as well and since the power being delivered is different from a constant feed of electricity from a laptop this would be normal. So if you are using this cable with a power bank your device will still charge but at a lower pace, the cable is working just fine. I can find no real negatives about this cable the only suggestion I would make to Tenfly is to offer them in different colors! For the price the Tenfly LED Glow in Dark Micro USB Cable is a bargain, you get excellent quality, fast data transfer, great charging capability and an awesome blue glow.





Monday, May 9, 2016

Blutle USB Smart Charging Socket

There are certain devices that are made to make our lives a bit easier and the Blutle USB Smart Charging Socket does that. This simple device is easy to use and very useful. The device has two electrical outlets on the top, which is nice because you gain an extra outlet to plug something else in and you get four USB ports. The max. rated power for the sockets are 2500 watts and the USB ports deliver 5Volts at 5 amps each. To test this device I plugged in a fan, lamp(with a 100 watt incandescent bulb), Lumia 640, Lumia 520, Nexus 7 and a iPod Touch 5. I kept everything plugged in and running for 4 hours, at times I checked my e-mail and even played a game and the Blutle USB Smart Charging Socket never gave me a problem, it did not even get warm.
The device is housed in plastic and feels sturdy in the hand, I dropped it from 3 feet onto a hard wood floor and nothing happened, no cracks not even a ding. YOu will notice that there is two switches on the device. Both are power switches, you can turn on the power to just the USB ports or the sockets or have them both powered up, I like that feature a lot, to me that is a nice safety feature to have not to mention a power saver as well. The cord is detachable, which I like, because if the cord gets damaged you can buy another cord. I should mention that the cord is your typical computer power cord, you can buy them on Ebay, Amazon, Best Buy etc. Cord length is about 72 inches or 6 feet and 18 awg pretty typical power cord, if the length is too short you can get a longer one online for a low price.
The Blutle USB Smart Charging Socket does have lightning and surge protection, 3500 joules max, which is more than enough to protect your devices that are plugged into it. There is a smart chip built into the USB section to identify your devices power requirements so you do not have to worry about it damaging your devices. To let you know power is going to the USB ports there is a small green light(see picture) right in the middle of the ports, it is small but it is there. I have the Blutle USB Smart Charging Socket on my desk next to my computer and it serves me quite well, I can plug in any device without any hassle. The only negative I can say is the light for the USB ports is a bit small, I would have liked to have a bigger light other than that I have no complaints, I really like this device!!





Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Dpower Ultralight Foldable Camping Stove

  I was a bit skeptical when I ordered this camp stove, I thought how good can it be for $10. When it arrived I took a real good look at it. When in the orange plastic case it measures 2 inches wide by 3 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches thick, upon pulling the stove out of the case the gas adjust lever springs open which is nice. Sliding the arms open was really easy with no resistance at all, the tips flip open or closed, again no problems at all. When the stove is fully open(tips flipped out) you have a surface of 3 1/2 inches when the tips are flipped in(closed) the surface is about 2 3/4 inches, a nice sized surface to boil water and do some cooking of small foods, I was able to cook a burger.
  The build quality is quite good, everything was sturdy and tight, no loose parts or rattling. The piezoelectric starter worked every time without fail, a one time click and I got fire. With the Dpower stove fully open you will notice a lot of heat being given off, which is nice if it is chilly, you can get the flame pretty darn low as well, great for a simmer. The ignitor wire does heat up and get red, but after going through four bottle of fuel the wire is holding up and looks like new. The ignitor button is made of plastic and has not melted or even gotten soft, pushing the button feels strong with a satisfying click. the rubber seal does not look or feel cheap in anyway, I always had a tight seal, the threads are smooth, I never experienced a hang up or rough feel when mounting to a fuel bottle.
   I am very impressed by the Dpower camp stove, it performed better than I expected and is a great value for the money. Just make sure that when using this stove(or any other stove of this type) make sure that you are using it on a flat surface, you will get the best fuel burn that way, also on the bottom of the case there is a drain hole, the orange case is a nice bright color which aids in finding it and it does its job well in storing and protecting the stove. I like this stove so much I not only recommend it but I think I am going to buy another one. This stove is not only great for camping/hiking, but as an emergency stove or for a prepper, either way you cannot go wrong with the Dpower ultralight foldable camping stove