Gear Reviews
Dispatches on dad life, mental health, gear, music, relationships, and staying alive in your forties.
Pedalboard Essentials: The 10 Guitar Pedals Every Rock Dad Needs
The 10 best guitar pedals for rock, picked by a band of dads: tuner, Tube Screamer, RAT, wah, delay, and…
The Best Bluetooth Speakers for Backyard Hangs and Garage Jams
We tested the best Bluetooth speakers for backyard hangs and garage jams, from the JBL Charge 6 to the Sony…
Home Studio on a Budget: Building a Recording Setup Under $500
The full $500 recording setup, every dollar accounted for: the interface, the mic, the headphones, the free DAW, and the…
Guitar Amps for Apartment Dads: Playing Loud Without Getting Evicted
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The Best Multi-Tools Every Dad Should Carry
Finding the best multi-tool everyday carry option is one of those decisions that sounds trivial until the third time in…
Garage Gym Essentials: Building a Home Gym for Under $1,000
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Best Podcast Microphones Under $200 for Dads Starting a Show
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Turntables for Beginners: How to Start a Vinyl Collection in 2026
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The Best Family Camping Gear for Families Who Want to Actually Enjoy It
Finding the best family camping gear is one of those research spirals that can eat an entire weekend if you…
Best Entry-Level Electric Guitars for Dads Getting Back Into Music
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