Gear – Live Like Pete

Redodo 100aH LiFeP04 Battery Review – Power For Days!

Pete — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:58:01 +0000

When the adventure calls for reliable, deep-cycle power, LiFeP04 batteries are 100% the way to go. There are so many advantages that lead acid or AGM batteries are simply not even valid options anymore. That is why I teamed up with Redodo to test one of their most popular LiFeP04 batteries in our boat as an auxiliary power source. We never like to run our accessories off our main batteries. If we’...

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Bodega Portable Dual-Zone Refrigerator/ Freezer Review

Pete — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:56:44 +0000

Our camping trips and adventures consist of many different setups these days. Whether in our Sprinter van, toyhauler, or boat; we’re always stretching our trips out as long as possible. With this comes the need to store our drinks and food. Portability is probably the most essential factor in this. This is why I was interested in trying out a dual-zone refrigerator/ freezer. In this blog post, I’...

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Adventure Gear Review: Kemimoto Heated Jacket

Pete — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:21:45 +0000

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I spend quite a bit of time outdoors. I’m always on adventures, riding my dirtbike, or driving around the dunes in my sandcar. Although I live in the desert and it gets extremely hot in the summer, the winters can still get extremely cold. For the last month, I’ve had the chance to test out some new Kemimoto heated gear. Heated gear isn’t something new...

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The Perfect Portable Fridge / Freezer for Adventures: BougeRV Review

Pete — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:03:24 +0000

Although the built-in refrigerator in our van has been a very useful tool on our camping trips lugging plenty of meals, snacks, and drinks across the country, it has its drawbacks. What it hasn’t done is kept our food cold in extremely high temperatures, had enough room for ice, or had the convenience of being portable. This is where the BougeRV 30-quart portable fridge/freezer comes in!

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Skydio 2 Motorcycle Setup + 5 Tips For Flying

Pete — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:28:25 +0000

I’ve owned my Skydio for almost a year now and I’ve learned a couple of things on how to dial in my setup and fly it from my dirtbike. Even though the Skydio is easy to fly (flies itself), you have to be able to carry everything on your bike. Being able to quickly get the drone out and in the air makes all the difference in the world for me. The same goes for landing it and putting it away so I...

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Best Camping Hammock Setup For No Bugs!

Pete — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:21:17 +0000

Hammock time is usually a big part of our camping and adventures, so much that I have started calling it hammock life. I thought I had found the perfect hammock, but then I came across the One Wind Double Hammock with a built-in mosquito net! A lot of times I find myself wanting to put up a hammock near a lake or some sort of majestic river or creek, but the only problem is bugs!

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The Best Follow Me Drone For Beginners & Adventurers: Skydio 2 First Flight Review

Pete — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 02:16:03 +0000

I have always wanted a drone to stunning capture aerial views of me riding my dirtbike, exploring in our Sprinter van, or just getting a bird’s eye view of some awesome landscapes while on adventures. The only problem was I didn’t have someone to fly it for me! Although many of the drones on the market today have some sort of “follow-me” mode, they still aren’t foolproof and can crash into things.

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Propane Firebowl: We May Never Go Back to Using Firewood!

Pete — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:32:47 +0000

Over the years of camping out in our Sprinter van, we’ve often faced the challenge of having a campfire each night. Finding firewood can often be difficult, not to mention it gets pretty expensive at some gas stations or grocery stores that carry it. Then if we do find and buy some firewood, where the heck are we gonna put it? We definitely don’t want it inside our van and we have no way of...

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Quick & Easy Van Coffee: CHULUX Coffee Brewer Review

Pete — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:57:03 +0000

Coffee is an important part of my mornings. Many times when camping I don’t mind using our JetBoil & French Press to brew up some great coffee. This method uses no power from our batteries and is usually produces the best coffee. The only drawbacks are the mess it makes when disposing of the grounds and the time/ counter space required to brew a single cup. When we just want to get up and hit the...

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Cooking Gear Review: Gas One Butane Stove

Pete — Thu, 30 May 2019 01:54:24 +0000

We don’t cook very often inside our van, but there are times we want a hot meal and don’t feel like blowing money in a restaurant. Many people install an induction cooktop or burner built into their countertop taking up valuable space. Those units require a lot of battery power to run and although there are propane burners available, then you need to plumb propane into your van plus worry about...

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