Ryder Calloway

Two years ago, my neighbor Pat retired and sold her car to save on insurance. The first month she hated it. The second month she bought an adult tricycle with a basket. Now she rides to the corner store three times a week for fresh bread, hauls a week’s worth of groceries on Saturdays, and … Read more

I will never forget the day my 72-year-old neighbor, Frank, told me he had given up cycling. His back could not handle a traditional bike anymore, and his balance was not what it used to be. That conversation sent me down a rabbit hole researching the best recumbent tricycles for seniors. After three months of … Read more

Pedal boats for fishing have completely changed how I spend my weekends on the water. After testing 12 different models over the past two summers and helping my brother-in-law pick his first setup, I can tell you that hands-free fishing is a genuine game-changer. You cast, reel, and fight fish while your legs quietly propel … Read more

Nothing brings a family together quite like a weekend badminton match in the backyard. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue, planning a camping trip, or just want to get the kids off their screens, having the right equipment makes all the difference between a fun afternoon and a frustrating one. The best badminton sets … Read more

Last summer, my team hosted a 60-person backyard party and watched the same thing happen every time: the music was loud, the grill was hot, but guests stood around with drinks in hand, unsure how to break the ice. We dragged out a giant tumbling tower and a cornhole set, and within 20 minutes the … Read more

Kan Jam is the flying disc game our team has recommended to friends more than any other backyard activity over the last five years. After testing 12 different sets on beaches, in backyards, and at tailgates, I can tell you the best Kan Jam sets for backyards deliver fast-paced 4-player fun that gets everyone moving. … Read more

I still remember my first tailgate washer toss game like it was yesterday. My uncle pulled two beat-up wooden boxes out of his truck bed, tossed me a handful of metal washers, and said, “Twenty feet, kid.” Within ten minutes, my entire family was hooked on what locals call hillbilly horseshoes. Washer toss (also called … Read more

A shuffleboard table is one of those game room additions that instantly makes a space feel more inviting. Whether you are building a basement hangout spot or upgrading your rec room, finding the best shuffleboard sets for game rooms can completely change how friends and family gather. Our team spent weeks comparing tabletop options, mid-range … Read more

I have spent the last three summers hauling volleyball gear to beaches across Florida, California, and North Carolina. Our team set up more than 40 portable nets on actual sand, testing wind resistance, setup time, and how the poles handle a hard spike from my brother-in-law who still thinks he plays college ball. After all … Read more

Last summer, my family went through three different outdoor games before landing on Spikeball. My kids were bored with the backyard sprinkler, my partner wanted something more active than cornhole, and I needed a game that didn’t require seven grown-ups to play. Within ten minutes of unboxing our first Spikeball set, our entire family of … Read more