MARCH 2016 • NEBRASKAland 47
T
hroughout the year
NEBRASKAland Magazine
tests a number of products so
you don't have to. Here are
a few more from the 2015
holiday season that you might want to
try in 2016. ■
Author Michael Huff's book, Understanding
Coyotes: The Comprehensive Guide for
Hunters, Photographers and Wildlife Observers
accomplishes the goals it sets forth. If you have
any interest in this mysterious predator, this
book's 120 pages are a great starting point.
Amazon.com. –JK
Product Review
A handful of leftover gems from the holiday season.
Reviewed by Robert Gaia, Jeff Kurrus, Terry Mayfield and Dylan McCaugherty
I'm an over-the-top kind of guy. My bar-
b-que grill is the front end of a 57 Chevy,
and I have a drinking fountain in my living
room, so when I first saw the blue flame from
the Air Lighter fire starter, I immediately fell in love. While many would
see a butane charcoal starter this large as, well, over the top, I saw it as both
an effective way to start a fire and perhaps, more importantly, a conversation. For any extremist on your gift list, look no
further. Thebisoncompany.com. –TM
As someone who works behind a desk all day but enjoys getting outside after rush-hour
traffic, I really appreciated the versatility of Ridgemont's complete shoe line. I've worn the
Outback while a colleague of mine has tried their Monty Lo, and these are attractive
and we could wear them both to the office or downtown with friends. We
also wore both models out hiking and found them to be quite durable
and comfortable on both paved and unpaved trails. I would recommend
these shoes for someone who lives in an urban environment but likes to
get out of the city and explore nature. Ridgemontoutfitters.com. –DM
Kudos to this saw for chainsaw work around the house or deer camp. The saw is
lightweight and boasts plenty of power to cut through 10-inch diameter trees. I found this
saw not only great around the house, but also for clearing old logging road/ATV trails in
the woods. It's the perfect saw for outdoor enthusiasts. Blackanddecker.com. –RG
When buying a food dehydrator, be sure you know what your plans are. I recently had
the opportunity to try out two models of Excalibur food dehydrators. The first, a 440-watt
five-tray model, was perfect for anything you wanted to try, from venison jerky to fruit.
Available in multiple colors, it would fit perfectly in just about any kitchen. We also tried
the EZ Dry, a stackable unit that worked well for nonconsumptive users, such as
hikers and bikers, looking for a healthy, dried fruit snack. To view
the complete line of dehydrators, visit Excaliburdehydrator.com.
–JK
