Tools

Ten chassis paints compared for rust protection and finish, with a buying guide on prep, coverage and whether to brush, roll or spray onto a frame.

28 Aug 2026

Thirteen multimeters compared for automotive and DIY electrical work, on accuracy, ranging and build, with a guide to choosing the right meter.

28 Aug 2026

Six backpacking multitools compared on weight, tool count and build, from a kit that carries a Leatherman, with a guide and common questions.

28 Aug 2026

Ten winches for car trailers and haulers compared, with a buying guide on pull rating for loading a vehicle, cable versus synthetic rope, and power draw.

28 Aug 2026

Ten come along winches compared on pull capacity, cable and handle, with a buying guide and the brands worth trusting for a hand puller.

25 Aug 2026

A review of the Polarsteps travel journal app, used extensively on our own trips worldwide, covering tracking, trip logging and what it does well.

25 Aug 2026

Superwinch vs Warn utility winches compared, the kind used on trailers, truck beds and hitch mounts, where they differ and which one to pick.

25 Aug 2026

Warn PullzAll vs the Warn Drill Winch compared, what each tool is actually for, their pulling limits, and a guide to choosing between them.

25 Aug 2026

Six roll-on bedliners compared for protecting a truck bed without paying for a spray-in, with the features that matter and answers to common questions.

28 Jul 2026

Seven pocket chainsaws compared for packing into a recovery kit, with a buying guide on chain length, handles and how they cut in practice.

25 Jul 2026

How to build your own mechanic's creeper: the materials and tools needed, a step-by-step process, and why making one can beat buying one.

25 Jul 2026