Gear and Wear
A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $18 (for 12 pack)
Great for: Canning, freezing, meal preparation, dry food storage, etc. The good: There are so many uses for this product, literally anyone can use them (and for a wide range of uses). The bad: This particular size is a bit small, in some cases it is better to use the Pint and Half jars (24 oz instead of 16). Rating Variety/Appearance: 8/10. Their look is pretty iconic. Ball has become the go to brand for all things mason jar. Additionally they come is a huge array of sizes including common sizes like 16 oz, 24 oz, and 32 oz. As for color, they have limited variation (color availability depends on what size jars you buy) coming in clear, blue, green, and purple. Functionality: 10/10. They are great for canning, pickling, or freezing foods but my personal favorite use is to prepare meals in them on my days off and continue to eat healthy through the work week when I'm too tired to cook. Quality/Durability: 9/10. Aside from a few chips on the mouth of a few jars (which admittedly were my own fault) the jars have held up beyond my expectations. Considering they are glass and how they see a fairly consistent use I'm seriously surprised I haven't been able to break one yet, but that's just a testament to their quality. Value: 10/10. You can easily buy other products that do some of the same things Ball jars do, but you can't easily find a product that does everything a Ball jar can do. If you happen to find a product that can, chances are it won't be able to do it as well or for as cheap as Ball. For those reasons Ball is the top of the line. Other: 10/10. The measurements on the side make it easy to count or track caloric intake. Also, they make it very easy to serve consistent meals that take portion size into consideration. Overall: 47/50. Verdict: Every household can and should utilize these mason jars for something. They are a staple in my kitchen because of their high functionality and affordable price. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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