*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 My family loves to go camping! We like to get out there quite a few times a year and rough it in the wild with a tent and minimalist supplies. As much as we like to rough it though, one item we will indulge in is a good sleeping bag! Egoz makes a really nice mummy sleeping bag that is perfect for our next trip!

 The Egoz mummy sleeping bag has a 100% polyester outside and a 100% cotton inside that is built to last. This three season sleeping bag is designed to keep you warm down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. I loved how plush and comfortable this sleeping bag was! A sturdy zipper on the side goes all the way down to the feet and a velcro closure at the top helps it stay in place when closed. The top of the sleeping bag has a hood like top that has a drawstring that you can adjust to snugly fit around your head. The whole sleeping bag snugly fits around you without letting any cold air in or hot air out.
  The whole sleeping bag easily rolls up and fits into a small carrying sack. The sack has a drawstring closure that also doubles as a double backpack type strap. I found the sleeping bag to be very comfortable, yet I do want to warn that it is made only for smaller framed people. My husband was unable to zip it up all the way. Since I'm 6 months pregnant, I was unable to get it zipped up past my belly either. My husband's brother is a bit slimmer and he was able to comfortably fit in it, yet he was a little tall for it. We are not big people! If you're smaller, this is perfect for you. If you're a little taller or slightly heavy, this is definitely not for you. The sleeping bag would be perfect for teens and kids though!
  If you'd like to get one of these mummy sleeping bags for yourself, they're available here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RVIXZDS


​#egoz

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  It is a firm belief of mine that you can't ever have too many bags! Functionality goes a long way over prettiness in my book! However, the Gonex Canvas Drawstring Bag is functional as well as nice looking!

 

 The Gonex Bag is made of high intensity, extremely durable 100% cotton and is rugged enough to withstand trooping through the wilderness. It measures 12x9 inches and can hold up to 20 lbs, making it a perfect hiking or travel bag. A very thick durable rope serves as a drawstring as well as the backpack strap for the bag. It's actually surprisingly comfortable to wear and sits nicely over one shoulder. I got mine in the Dark Green color since I'm intending to give it to my husband. He collects army bags and survival gear and this color actually matches the other army bags pretty well. Overall, this bag is very well put together with nice tight stitching and excellent craftsmanship. I love the neat stitched logo near the bottom of the bag and am very impressed with the high quality of the bag itself!
 If you'd like to get one of these durable bags for yourself, they're available here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014J4L9PC


​#basketballbackpack

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 I'm a bit of an obsessive nut when it comes to water bottles. I'm constantly on the hunt for a good one that won't leak, sweat and has great durability. I think I may have found the answer to all my problems with this nifty double wall insulated water bottle by Speed Hound!

 The Speed Hound water bottle is made of BPA free 18/8 stainless steel that is extremely durable. The powder coated outside looks very flashy and adds extra grip for sweaty hands. Being double walled, it insulates cold beverages for up to 24 hours and hot drinks for up to 12 hours. This water bottle easily fits into 99% of cupholders which is a huge selling point for me! I hate not being able to put a water bottle into my car cupholder! The wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes and is large enough to easily pour in beverages such as coffee or juice without making a mess. The lid screws on very tightly and is absolutely leak-free and sweat proof! The lid also has a very handy carrying loop for easy portability as well as making it easy to loop a lanyard on as well. 
  I absolutely love the look of this water bottle! The sleek design is very attractive and you can just feel the high quality of it while using it. I filled it up with ice water and threw in my bag. It never leaked a single drop and didn't sweat at all! My ice water stayed nice and cold during the whole day and it was easy to drink out of the wide mouth. The carrying loop made it super easy to transport around. I absolutely love this water bottle and have made it my new favorite!
  If you'd like to get this sleek looking, high quality bottle for yourself, they're available here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SNPPMO


​#speedhound

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion! 

​   I live in central Texas and mosquitoes are a constant problem in the wetter months. Usually, they're just pesky and I try to stay inside at the peak times. I'm six months pregnant right now though and with the Zika virus going around right now, I'm especially wary of being outside with mosquitoes! I'm not going to stay cooped up every day though! I like to spend my weekends outside with my husband and son doing stuff. Deet spray is alright, I just don't like the smell and somehow always end up getting some on my lips which numbs them. These Mosquitavert Mosquito Repellent Bracelets help give me a little extra protection this mosquito season!

 The Mosquitavert bracelets are Deet-free and made with all natural ingredients. The package comes with five bracelets, perfect for a small group of people! The bracelets are a light green color and feel somewhat soft to the touch, almost velvety. Six holes in the back help you insure the perfect fit for any size of wrists. They do have a slight smell to them, but it's not too strong and definitely better smelling than Deet. As well as being worn on the wrist, you can also wear these on the ankle, belt loop or on any other object kept close to your body. They last for several days and you will notice they start to dry up a little and the smell goes away when they start losing their effectiveness.
   I've been noticing a lot of mosquitoes lately when we're outside.  Me and my six year old son wore these for most of the afternoon, and I didn't notice a single mosquito around us the whole time! The smell was not unpleasant, I just made sure to keep the bracelet away from my face. The bracelet was very comfortable to wear and I even forgot I was wearing it after a little while. I definitely think these bracelets work and they definitely put my mind at ease with West Nile and Zika virus going around right now!
  If you'd like to protect yourself from those pesky bloodsuckers as well, you can get some here:
http://www.bodyharmonic.com/mosquitavert/


​#Mosquitavert

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  Me and my husband absolutely love multitools! They're one of those need-to-have everyday items that we frequently use. I love trying out different multitools with new functions and testing them to see how they hold up in survival situations. I have to say, the Comenzar multitool is one of the coolest ones I've tried out so far!

 The Comanzar multitool is made of high quality stainless steel that is durable as well as lightweight. A very handy nylon carrying case is included with a snap button closure and a belt loop on the back for easy carrying. This multitool is definitely lightweight enough to carry around everyday without dragging down your pants like other multitools I've used. The handles are made of a rubberized plastic material that provides a solid grip even when your hands are sweaty. 
  The coolest function of this multiool is the super-bright LED flashlight! The flashlight is located on the side of the tool and can be activated by pressing the small yellow button below the light. It doesn't use batteries, instead you charge it with an included USB cable! Once you open the multitool, it has spring loaded pliers that come out in the middle. They are ridged to provide a good grip and also have the larger opening near the base to easily grasp stubborn nuts as well as a wire cutter. On one side of the handle, you can fold out a small pocketknife, phillips screwdriver, a bottle opener with a medium flathead screwdriver header, and a small 2 inch ruler with hook remover and fish descaler on it as well. The other side of the handle opens up into a saw,  small flathead screwdriver, can opener and a small file with a large flathead screwdriver head on the tip.  Each separate tool has a small slot on the side that you can easily pull out with your finger. 

 This is a very easy to use, lightweight multitool with a lot of great functions! My favorite is definitely the rechargable LED flashlight! I have over a dozen different multitools, and have never seen that function before!  This is a really awesome tool to carry around for everyday use and can cover pretty much any need you may have with an active tinkering lifestyle!
  If you'd like one of these nifty multitools for yourself, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017309S0W


​#MultitooPockeKnife
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*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 A good first aid kit is a must in every household, especially ones with children! I have a husband that's always working on outdoor stuff and a six year old son that is very adventurous. We live quite a ways out in the country, so it's vital that we have a great first aid kit on hand for quick patching up.  The Patch Up First Aid Kit has everything we can possibly desire to cover our every home emergency needs!

 The Patch up kit comes in a heavy duty, waterproof, stain-resistant zippered nylon bag that only measures 9"x7"x3" and weighs 1.5lbs. It's very compact and lightweight and can easily be stored in a variety of places without taking up much room at all. This compact kit has a whopping 270 pieces of medical grade supplies that are all neatly organized. The kit folds out to 36" for easy access to all the supplies, which are stored in zippered pouches with clear or mesh covers so you can easily find what you need in a hurry.  I love how organized everything is! I hate having to dig for 20 minutes just to find  an antiseptic wipe and a band-aid!

 One of the large clear pouches included:
4 surgical masks
4 pairs of Large disposable gloves
1 roll waterproof tape
1 roll paper tape
1 blue tourniquet
1 Quicksaver mouth-to-mouth resuscitation device
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Another pouch includes:
1 instant ice pack
​1 foil emergency blanket

Another pouch includes:
10 Large square band-aids
10 medium square band-aids
20 small round band-aids
10 small butterfly closures
30 tiny rectangle band-aids
20 jumbo butterfly band-aids
10 jumbo I-shaped band-aids
30 standard tan band-aids
​30 standard fun-design band-aids

A mesh pouch includes:
2 large triangular bandages (good for slings)
2 small PBT bandages
1 large PBT bandage
2 standard size crepe bandage

In a separate flap, there's a section with a bunch of little compartments that include:
4 Tongue Depressors
20 Q-tips
2 Feverscan temperature strips
1 pair large tweezers
1 pair scissors
10 safety pins
10 alcohol pads
4 sting relief medicated pads
​4 packs triple antibiotic ointment

The last zippered pouch includes:
1 large pad of moleskin
2 jumbo wound pads
1 sterile abdominal pad
2 sterile eye pads
2 medium non-adherent pads
4 medium sterile gauze pads
2 small sterile gauze pads

 Everything fits into this neat, extremely compact little bag that is perfect for throwing in a backpack, storing on a shelf or even storing under a car seat. I love how many different items this first aid kit has! It can definitely cover just about any emergency my boys might possibly come up with! 
  If you'd like a first-aid kit that covers everything while still being compact, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AA5MUDE


​#PatchUpKit

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 Me and my husband are constantly working outside doing projects on the weekend and we just have to have music while we do stuff. We live in a small town and the local radio stations only play country music from the 60's. I mean seriously, who even listens to some of that stuff anymore? It can be horrible and we end up just turning off the radio and working in silence rather than listen to some of that stuff. Don't get me wrong, we love country music- just not the slow big band opera song type they always play. Sometimes we just need to jam out to get the job done if you know what I mean. Krazilla makes a portable speaker that easily connects to our phones with Bluetooth and we can finally jam out!

 The Krazilla Lux speaker has a high-tech modern look with a perforated and concave grill design and a bright, vibrant eye-catching color. I got the green color, but they also have them available in blue, red and yellow as well. It has four different inputs- Bluetooth, USB, micro-USB or TF card, making it one of the most versatile speakers on the market. The bluetooth easily works with any bluetooth compatible device and effortlessly connects in just a few seconds. On the top is a Play button, connect button, and volume/track buttons. It easily charges with a USB cable so you don't have to worry about batteries. However, you can remove the battery and swap it out if you have another one and don't have a USB port to charge it with. 
  The speaker was very easy to connect to and has a range of up to 33 feet away. That makes it completely awesome to me since I can carry my phone with me instead of having to leave it right next to the speaker. It easily stays connected with me while I'm out in my backyard. The sound quality is really great and gets extremely loud! The bass isn't the best, but hey, it's a small portable speaker, not a sub in the back of my car! It was very easy to transport wherever I needed to and the vibrant color helped it stand out so I could easily spot it in my yard. It also has a spot on it that you can connect a lanyard to if you'd like to hang it somewhere. I love the design and color of this speaker and the sound quality sounds really good! I'll definitely be getting a lot of use out of this speaker in my yard!
  If you'd like one of these awesome speakers for yourself, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167MNWP4


​#Krazilla

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

 I'm an avid coffee drinker and can't go a morning without having my starter cup at least. I like to slow sip my coffee and enjoy it throughout the morning. One thing I've had a lot of trouble with is trying to brew coffee when we are camping! I've had some pretty disastrous attempts with paper filters and funnels that just never had a happy ending. My desire for coffee while camping is easily fixed with this Dolce Caffe Stainless Steel Coffee Dripper! Genius!

The coffee dripper is made of a durable, ultra fine steel mesh that sits on a stainless steel base tht is attached. The base  easily fits over even the largest of mugs and stays cool to the touch, so you don't have to worry about burning yourself while brewing your coffee. It's super simple and fast to get a perfect cup of coffee in less than a minute! Simply set the filter on top of your favorite mug. Put in two to three tablespoons of coffee grounds. Pour hot water over the top and just let it drain through. It took less than a minute and filled the room with the delicious smell of fresh coffee. To clean up, I simply rinsed it out in the sink and let it dry. The filter didn't let a single ground leak through, yet allowed the coffee to flow fast through the bottom. The coffee was absolutely delicious and tasted better than my regular coffee machine makes! It's so quick, so easy and so delicious! This is absolutely perfect for our camping trips!
  If you'd like to get one of these easy to use coffee brewers too, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B569AA8


#coffeedripper​

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

  My family loves camping! We also love to have small fires on the weekends just for the fun of it. My six year old son is fascinated with roasting marshmallows and other things over the fires lately. Usually we just find a good twig that's long enough and use that. However, the marshmallows tend to stick to them pretty bad and the tips of the sticks may catch on fire sometimes. These roasting sticks are the perfect for our campfire needs!

 The Marshmallow Pro roasting sticks come in a neat compact zippered nylon bag which is perfect for throwing in a backpack or camping bag for easy transportation. The set of five sticks come in the vibrant colors of purple, blue, yellow, red and green. We love picking out who gets which color! Each stick is  10" long when folded up and extends all the way to 34". They're telescopic so you can easily adjust it to whatever length you may desire at the time. The sticks are made of non-toxic stainless steel and are extremely durable and can withstand any heat without scorching. The tips are pointed but not sharp and can easily skewer a hot dog as well as marshmallows or any other food you might think of to roast. Handy little rubber caps are included to cover the tips when not in use for safety reasons.  The colored grips are very comfortable and actually have a little rotation device located at the base of the handle you can easily operate with just your thumb! 

 These are extremely fun and easy to use! My six year old had fun picking out which one e wanted to use and we roasted hot dogs over my propane grill since it was very windy and didn't want to start a ground fire. The best part about the sticks is how you can easily adjust the length! I was able to get close to the fire, and was able to keep my son at a safe distance away from it. We had a lot of fun and I can't wait to take these camping and try them out for real!These are a million times better than a random stick off the ground!
  If you'd like to get some of the best marshmallow sticks ever, they're available here:
http://www.amztk.com/mmp


#MarshmallowPro
    

I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion.

  I'm an avid coffee drinker, I can rarely go a morning without my morning cup of joe. Something I've never tried before  is a cold brewer!

 This cold brew coffee set comes with a 2 quart mason jar, a full length stainless steel filter, a lid and a silicone seal. The mason jar and the lid are made wit4h BPA free mat4erials and t4he mason jar is actual glass,yet a lot more durable than other more fragile glasses. The silicone seal enables you to shake the jar while brewing to get better results. 
  It is very simple to use, simply fill the jug with cold water. Add a few tablespoons of coffee to the filter, shake and let sit for about 12 hours or overnight. In the morning, you'll have some delicious cold brew coffee. To clean, simply rinse the filter out with water and let dry. These are also perfect to brew cold tea and juice infused water in as well. 

 I tried it out using cold brew iced tea. I simply put a few scoops in the filter, dropped it in the jar and shook it. I then let it steep for about 5 minutes and it was done.None of the grounds leaked out and the tea was extra delicious. It was so simple and easy to use, an will be absolutely perfect for camping!
 If you'd like to get one for yourself, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Coffee-Infuser-Stainless-Filter/dp/B01ATJ6AJG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1455298367&sr=8-5&keywords=cold+brew+coffee+maker+mason+jar



​#countylinekitchen