Outdoor & Recreation Editor

Tyler Brooks

Tyler covers portable power for camping, overlanding, hunting, and backcountry use. His articles focus on weight versus capacity tradeoffs, weather resistance, charging from small solar panels, and pairing power stations with 12V fridges, lights, and outdoor gear. Built for the reader who measures gear in pounds, not pounds sterling.
11 articles

EcoFlow Wave 2 vs Wave 3: Which Portable AC Should You Buy? (2026)

Modern editorial split design with dark gradients, VS text in electric blue, comparing EcoFlow Wave 2 and Wave 3

Choosing between the EcoFlow WAVE 2 and WAVE 3 feels straightforward on the surface, yet the $400 price gap between them tells a more nuanced story. Both units cool, both heat, and both run wirelessly with the right add-on battery. But the chemistry underneath each unit is fundamentally different, and that difference matters depending on … Read more

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Review: 512Wh Camping & Travel Tested

Bold power-tech editorial hero image with deep black to dark blue gradient background and dynamic electric blue power surge lines representing EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 512Wh portable power station review for camping and travel

Looking for a portable power station that’s light enough for weekend camping but powerful enough to keep your essential devices running? The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max has been one of the most popular mid-range units since its launch, offering 512Wh of LiFePO4 capacity and a remarkably fast 60-minute full recharge. But with the newer RIVER … Read more