PRODUCTS I’M USING RIGHT NOW124Everything is a work
in progress.Test DirectorLOU MAZZANTE
Onewheel Pint
Neat self-balancing
technology and a
powerful motor
make this a blast
to rip around the
neighborhood.Dometic CFX3 75DZ
This electric cooler has
separate compartments
for cooling and freezing.
It can even charge
with an optional solar-
powered battery.Maglite ML300L x PM
This limited-edition
flashlight—a product of
a Pop Mech and Maglite
partnership—kicks out
1,002 lumens and holds
a charge for five years.Solo Stove Bonfire
A stylish fire pit that
uses smart venting and
air circulation to nearly
eliminate smoke. And
it’s light enough to take
on the road.Quarantine
Boredom Hack
Making a basic rack for your
kids’ bikes is a simple project
that the little ones can help
with and that requires only
a few pieces of lumber and
screws. (I used some scrap
2x4s and 1x1s.) A few hours’
work has given years of much-
needed garage organization.Coolest Thing on My Desk
Plans for a 2-mile-long mountain bike trail
with jumps and other cool features. From
developing erosion and sedimentation
controls to bidding out contractors, it’s
fascinating how much work goes into
building sustainable recreational trails.
Current Passion Project
Updating and repairing
a 2001 Forest River 176
LTD Pop Up trailer. So
far, I’ve spent more time
working on it than
actually camping in it.
I just finished the cab-
inets—installing new
f looring is next.The Best Thing POP
Ever Taught Me
For a convenient fire starter,
roll cotton balls in petro-
leum jelly and store them in
a mason jar or Ziploc bag.
They’ll burn for minutes—
long enough to ignite most
kindling—even when the
wind howls.My
Favorite
App
OnX has detailed maps
of the U.S. with property
lines. The app was
developed for hunters,
but I use it for building
approved recreational
trails on public lands
to avoid straying onto
private property.Alexander George
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