All Entries in the "Sports" Category
New Baby Trend Convertible Car Seat
By Valerie Baldowski Parents shopping for child safety seats at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us are probably just now noticing another brand of seat on the shelves. Baby Trend, Inc. has launched its new trendz FastBack 3-in-1 car seat nationwide. The seats were scheduled to hit the stores on Jan. 9. The two […]
10 Best Children’s eBooks
By Brittany Rowland Children have always loved storybooks, and today’s e-readers and tablets take advantage of children’s natural affinity for technology. You and your kids will enjoy reading stories together on an iPad or Kindle Fire with all the brilliantly colored illustrations intact. Here are 10 of the most popular eBooks available for children ages […]
5 Benefits of Play for Children
By Brittany Rowland Children learn about the world around them and develop mentally and physically through play. Researchers have found that unstructured play not only keeps kids occupied and entertained, but it’s key to a children’s natural development. It’s so important, in fact, that in 1989 the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights designated […]
Best Holiday Gifts
Top 10 Rated Holiday Gifts By Brittany Rowland A lot of us go into the holiday season with no idea of what gifts to get for our family and friends. Take one look at a Wal-mart or Best Buy flyer and the confusion will take a turn for the worse. We put together a short […]
Best Christmas Gifts
Top 10 Rated Christmas Gifts By Brittany Rowland Christmas will be here in no time at all. So be prepared with plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts for your loved ones and friends. We compiled this list based on some of the best rated products on 10rate. Hopefully this will make Christmas shopping a little […]
Best Golf Bags
Top 10 Rated Golf Bags By S. Dee Davis Following are our top 10 Golf Bag choices based on the following criteria: 1. Durability 2. Price 3. Stability of Stand 4. Access and Organization 5. Extra Pockets for Accessories 6. Comfort of Harness strap Ogio Golf Stand Bag 9/10 10 inch, 6-way top $189 Four […]
Best Women’s Backpacks
Top 10 Rated Backpacks for Women By S. Dee Davis Following are some of the primary factors we considered when selecting our top 10 backpacks for women list. Please see our complete backpack buying guide for more information on how we chose, and you should choose the right backpack for your hiking or camping adventure. […]
What to Take on a Backpacking Trip
By S. Dee Davis As stated already in the buying guide, how much gear you’re carrying will have a huge impact on what kind of bag you use. Here is a rough list of essential things you’ll want with you on a backpacking trip. Depending on how many people you’re in a group with, you […]
Understanding a Tennis Racquet’s Sweet Spot
By S. Dee Davis A tennis racquet with a large, stiff head provides an expanded sweet spot, as you’ve probably heard several racquet manufacturers say. If you’re new to tennis, you’re probably wondering what exactly is the sweet spot, and how does it affect how the ball hits the racquet? Where exactly on the strings […]
The North Face Terra 65
Beginner’s Backpack 7.5/10 By S. Dee Davis This is another good one if you’re a first-time backpacker. The Terra 65 is a little smaller, and it can be found relatively cheap. The downside is it uses polyester, which isn’t quite as durable, instead of nylon. However, if you’re not quite ready to rumble on the […]
Deuter Aircontact 65+10
Lightweight Backpack 7/10 By S. Dee Davis It’s not technically an ultralight pack – that’s a different top-ten list for a different time – but this pack sure does feel that way. Checking in at less than four pounds, it still can pack nearly 4,000 cubic inches worth of gear in its two compartments. The […]
GoLite Terrono 90
Environmentally Friendly Backpack 8/10 By S. Dee Davis Wondering how you can help preserve the environment that you’re enjoying so much on your backpacking trip? Terrono helps with its line of packs. The company engineered the 90 and others with recycled materials so you get extra warm and fuzzies knowing that your gear is stashed […]
High Peak Everest
6,500 Cubic Inch Backpack 9/10 By S. Dee Davis With this pack, you’ll be able to stay out long enough that they’ll send search and rescue teams after you. When the teams get there, you’ll see that they use the same pack. Loaded with features and sleekly designed, the High Peak Everest has a detachable […]
Gregory Denali Pro
7,000 Cubic Inch Backpack 8/10 By S. Dee Davis When you need to get away for a really long time, this is the pack you want on your back. The Denali Pro was also designed for professional guides, and with its whopping 7,000 cubic inches of cargo space, you can easily stash two weeks’ worth […]
How to Choose the Right Golf Club
By S. Dee Davis Confidence, feel, contact, consistency, spin control – our iron game can pretty much be summed up by those words. If we make good contact, distance takes care of itself as high quality steel on cast urethane produces the crushing blow that launches the ball. The heavy blade makes a punishing descending […]
Gregory Baltoro 75
Three Season Backpack 9.5/10 By S. Dee Davis At the intersection of performance and cost lies this pack. A large one (based on torso size) carries enough gear for a full week of three-season trekking, and it’s as comfortable as anything on the market with its trademarked Response AFS suspension system and thermo-molded back padding […]
