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DJI Neo: Accessories

June 15, 2025 // 0 Comments

The DJI Neo comes complete with everything it needs, but there are a few accessories that could make the quadcopter more convenient and/or enjoyable to fly: Extra batteries [...]

DJI Neo : FirstFlight

June 8, 2025 // 0 Comments

We got the DJI Neo when it first came out in October of last year, but we have not had much flying time with it. Our goal is to change that this Summer. To that end, we [...]

YES Watch V7 : Bezel Insert Change

February 9, 2025 // 0 Comments

The purpose of a bezel on a watch is to secure and protect the crystal. A rotatable bezel can also be used to mark/measure time, track directions, and perform calculations.  [...]

Dyson V8 Animal : Vacuum w/o cords

November 3, 2024 // 0 Comments

V8 Animal Someone in the local Buy Nothing group was giving away a Dyson V8 Animal vacuum stick with all the attachments, tools, and bits. Apparently, the vacuum had a [...]

DJI Neo : FirstLook

October 13, 2024 // 0 Comments

We looked at quadcopters—what we all call “drones”—back in 2005 and again in 2012. They were…interesting, but required too much user interaction to be [...]

COFB X-Pak EVO Sling Pack: FirstLook

September 29, 2024 // 0 Comments

A backpack is something everyone is familiar with, has used, and probably owns more than one. We certainly have reviewed many over the years, our favorites being from Tom [...]

NOT Oakley X-Metal Collection: Mars Leather

August 4, 2024 // 0 Comments

We have a couple of pairs of Oakley sunglasses (Juliet, Madman) in our collection. Oakley glasses are instantly recognizable to those who know their X-Metal line. They are [...]

Snailax Neck and Back Massager: FirstLook

June 2, 2024 // 0 Comments

Doing physical work in the RainyDayGarden is hard on the neck and back, which is why we have interns. But working at a desk all day—which is what we do most days—is not [...]

BeaverLAB Microscopes: FirstLook

April 28, 2024 // 0 Comments

RainyDayMagazine has always been deeply interested in various forms of digital microscopy (iPhone, converting old scopes, etc.). We are particularly intrigued and have [...]

Birding Gear : Big lens transport

April 21, 2024 // 0 Comments

When we acquired our Nikkor 200-500mm lens, we had to consider the best way to carry the big lens on outings. Together, the zoom lens and D850 body weigh almost 8 pounds (!), [...]
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