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Alan Truly

Alan Truly is a consumer journalist who enjoys sharing insights and recommendations on fitness, outdoor gear, kitchen tools, life hacks and more. Based in Nova Scotia and raised in the American south-west, he has faced the extremes of hiking blistering Arizona trails and navigating an icy Canadian forest in the winter. Since 2020, Alan has been covering a range of interesting topics and essential products

October 2026

  • photos of Venta Humidifier models

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    Venta review: a humidifier that fixes the worst part of humidifiers

    Venta’s evaporative mechanism add cool moisture without mist, mineral dust or disposable filters

September 2026

  • Sachi Organics Buckwheat Neck Pillow

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    Neither foam nor feathers – the perfect pillow for my neck and back is filled with buckwheat hulls

  • Alan Truly using a Yescool Weighted Blanket

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    My wife swears by weighted blankets to sleep – and now I understand why

July 2026

  • Alvantor Pop-Up Mosquito Screen Tent

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    Buzz off: this pop-up screen shelter provides a safe retreat from bugs and mosquitoes

    I tried repellents, mesh hats and natural remedies, but the Alvantor Pop-Up Screen tent beats them all to keep insects out

June 2026

  • man in hat and sunglasses sits in kayak on river

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    This $380 foldable kayak fits in my Prius and goes from backseat to lake in 10 minutes

    The Tucktec 10 Pro is compact enough for a small car, quick enough for spontaneous trips, and inexpensive enough to open boating to everyone

May 2026

  • Reviewer Alan Truly with the GoSun Sport-E solar oven.

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    No propane, no problem: This solar oven lets me picnic anywhere with sun or my car battery

    The oddly shaped GoSun Sport-E makes veggie and kebabs fit for a beach BBQ – all powered by the sun

October 2025

  • My Jackery battery charges quickly when I connect it to a gas generator

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    Three affordable ways to keep your house running during a power outage

    You don’t need a $10,000 Tesla Powerwall to survive the next storm. These three devices offer peace of mind and a chance to help others

September 2025

  • man doing yoga pose on mat outside

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    This natural rubber yoga mat lasted me a decade of daily practice

    The JadeYoga Harmony helped me unlock a new form of fitness, and stuck with me for the long haul
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