Camping & Outdoor Tips
Field-tested tips, gear comparisons, and how-to guides from the GENX team.
How to Choose a Fire Starter That Works in Wind and Rain
Ferro rods, windproof lighters, torch lighters, arc lighters and air-assisted starters compared for wind, rain and cold, plus what to look for.
Rechargeable vs 12 V vs Hand Air Pumps for Camping
Hand, 12 V and rechargeable air pumps compared for air mattresses, pads, kayaks and paddle boards, plus where a cordless blower-inflator fits.
Mini Jet Blowers: Uses, and What RPM vs CFM Really Means
What a mini jet blower is good for, why a big RPM number says little about airflow, and how CFM, air speed and nozzles tell you what it can do.
Chimney Starter vs Torch vs Electric Starter: Which Fits You?
A neutral guide to lighting charcoal with a chimney, a butane torch or an electric starter: time, cost, mess and safety, and who each one suits.
