Sminiker Outdoor Waterproof Motorcycle Cover

I want to make sure that my husband and my motorcycles were covered in our garage for the winter months. I had previously bought a motorcycle cover sometime ago and wanted to find one for my husbands motorcycle. We both have sport bikes and so we definitely like to take care of them as best we can.  Sport bikes are smaller than cruisers and so the XXL size of this cover would do a nice job of covering all parts.

When received, I was very disappointed in the quality of this particular item from looking at the pictures on the seller's listing.  It appears to be a nice weight of fabric from the pictures and thicker. But when received, that was not the case.  From a manufacturing perspective as I looked over the product (see video), the material was not soft at all and crinkled constantly. The material was not thick and very, very thin with seams easily tearing apart when pulled.  As I looked over the sewing around the edges, although there were two rows of stitching, the spacing of the stitches was very far apart which tends to result in the fabric coming apart/tearing. The elastic used felt strong, but the two straps on the edges that buckle together underneath the bike to keep the cover on, broke from the fabric with barely any pulling.  I feel that the low quality stitching with low quality material, caused this major defect in functionality.

I would not recommend this product as I feel the quality was just not up to what it should have been and what I am used to getting from Amazon.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01EJBZ3FC

Augymer Magic Cube Rubik's Cube 5x5

My little girl absolutely loves puzzles and mazes. In no time flat she figured out the pyramid rubik's puzzle I gave her as a Christmas present. In addition, she also figured out the cool snake like puzzle piece as well!  She has yet to be able to solve a 3 x 3 Rubik's cube, and I purchased this one for her upcoming birthday as I know she'll just love it as an additional challenge!

Overall the construction of the puzzle is very well-done and appears made of a good to high-quality. Each row was extremely easy to move in all directions. This was unlike the original 4 x 4 Rubik's cube which can tend to be a little stiff. Just as the product description says, there were no stickers on this one and the colors appeared well marked on the puzzle.

I think this is a very well-made cube and it's going to create future hours of fun for my girl!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

At the time of this review writing, the 5x5 was unavailable via the regular seller I purchased mine from.  Here is a link to the 4x4.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01AK1ILZE

Vteyes Universal Mobile Phone Telephoto/Fisheye Lens

This was a great little find to keep with me as I'm out and about and want get a different 'look' for my phone pics.  Sometimes, that little extra space on the sides of your pic can make all the difference in how it looks!

I was very impressed with how the lens was packaged in a simple yet well-designed box to ensure that it did not move during transport and did not accidentally scratch the lens. The weight of the lens in the hand was solid and felt heavier than I would have imagined. This speaks to some of the good manufacturing quality that comes with this particular lens. I could find no major manufacturing defects or pieces of metal sticking out from the apparatus that holds the lens. The product comes with two clip adapters, Which is good for me in case I lose one. The clip adapters are not of as high-quality as the lens itself in my opinion.  However, it did provide a very good and tight fit over my phone.  What I definitely wanted to try out with this particular lens was how close I could get to a flower or something very,very close in order to get a macro picture. I learned you cannot get extremely close with this particular fisheye lens. The closest I could get without it un-focusing was about 8 inches from the object. On a side note, I did try to put this on my laptop webcam and it didn't work (I have a MacBook Air). It doesn't let enough light in and so the picture was very dark and it could not be used this way.

I would have liked to have seen something a little smoother go over the fisheye lens piece that goes in front of your cell phone lens. Only because when you remove the clip, it can drag along your cell phone camera's glass and I am worried it will cause scratching.

Overall, I love the quality of the product itself and its ability to bring out a nice high quality perspective when in use.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01EJAQMMG

Best Device - OEM Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger

Replacement cables can be so expensive at your local Target or Walmart. I find that it was much easier and cheaper to do an Amazon search and look for an extra cord and charger for my Samsung Galaxy S5. I found this one which claims to be an adaptive fast charger and so I wanted to try it out.

I did find some differences between my original charging cable/plug to this one I ordered. What was most noticeable is that the end piece which goes into your phone does not have the two piece charging port like the original. It is just a standard insertable piece that is seen on most Micro USB chargers. Therefore, I can only assume that the fast charging must come from the actual Block that goes into the wall plug.  There are some differences in Amps which I talk about in my video.

It appears to work well, despite its difference in look and when used with the wall plug, it did charge quickly. I could find no major manufacturing defects or pieces of plastic sticking out anywhere on the product. Mostly, I got this as an extra cable for my car and it's been working just fine.  However, I have come to realize that it is definitely the wall plug that makes the difference in how fast it charges.

Overall I am very happy with this particular purchase and have found it to work well so far.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01C3AMOW6

Coreal 60L Outdoor Travel Hiking Backpack

What an absolutely fantastic backpack! I've been looking for something that both I and my kids can use when we take weekend camping trips. Although this is not an internal or external frame backpack, it was extremely comfortable and able to hold quite a bit of gear.

Looking over the quality of the back pack, it is extremely well-made with strong straps and a ton of extra storage pockets. No where could I find issues with the stitching and all of the zippers were great and worked very well and smooth. It is great that this particular backpack also has the waist straps that allow for it to sit comfortably on the hips.   The only thing that I would have liked it to have had would have been for the over the shoulder straps and back pad be thicker and a more ventilated back pad.

The adjustability was phenomenal, and the weight was nicely balanced when it was packed completely.  I picked up the orange color and I can safely say that it is a very nice classic hiking orange color.

Overall, I think this is an extremely well-made product and it was very comfortable for me. Although I can see that if you were to go on a very very long trek, the shoulder straps could potentially become uncomfortable after a while due to the padding issue.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B015ON62B8

Young Mugs - Dear Dad Love Your Favorite Mug

This is a simple very nice coffee cup for a gift. I picked this one up for one of my children to give to my husband on Father's Day.  When she saw it she couldn't help but giggle a ton! "Oh mom, this is perfect!".

It is a standard size coffee cup without any extra bells and whistles. The construction is simple and yet it feels solid in the hand, The lettering does not look like it will wear off in the dishwasher which is always a plus for me! I hate it when you have to hand wash things. From a manufacturing standpoint, the quality of the cup is very good and I could find no ceramic pieces sticking out or bad molding.

Overall, I am very happy with the cup, and I think it will be a great big hit with lots of laughs on Father's Day.
I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01FRRQES2

Sago Brothers - Tree Swing/Hammock Straps

A fantastic set of tree straps to go with my new camping hammocks for the summer.  It's time to hit the road camping so I grabbed a set of these straps and have found them to be VERY well made.  They are sturdy, strong, and the stitching if very very good.  The carabiners are what seem to me to be industrial strength without any weak spots.  This was my favorite thing about the set.  They even have a screw on feature!!

The material of the straps is a very nice thickness with no issues in the stitching nor strength.  There is only 1 loop on the end versus others you might find out there that have multiple loop options along the strap.  When tried out on the trees, it worked great with no slippage and morning dew didn't affect the ability to stay in place.

I tested the straps also at my home around square posts and they held up very well.  Please note that you need to do a youtube search for how to best put up straps around square poles.  There was no slipping and no weird 'creaky' sounds like it wouldn't stay put (I'm always scared I don't put them on right and they'll give way).  Overall a fantastic purchase I am very happy with.

To buy on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01FQBPUFM