Bottom Line: The [easyazon_link identifier=”B01DTLR8TW” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]WooHoo Inflatable Lounger[/easyazon_link] is not as easy to fill as they might let on, these are comfortable, portable lounging options that fall short of the fantasy. You have seen them on Kickstarter, you have seen them on Groupon, on Facebook….etc. I am talking about the brightly colored inflatable air … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The low cost, light weight, small storage footprint, and huge screen make the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00DH5FS3Y” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]Gemmy Deluxe Outdoor Inflatable Screen[/easyazon_link] one of the best outdoor movie screens on the market. Don’t hesitate to buy one. The fantastic year round weather of Hawaii caused me to rapidly improve the quality of my … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: These are reasonably priced 3D glasses that offer superior quality, capability and fit for children and adults with narrow faces. If you have read this blog before, you know that one of my favorite things to do is to watch 3D movies in my backyard. One of the requirements beyond a 3D capable … [Read more…]
UFC 200 is scheduled to kick-off on 9 July and Dana White has lined up an all-star fight card. I have been of the UFC for about 20 years and they have always been more fun to watch in a crowd. When I was a kid, my parents would buy the fight and my friends … [Read more…]
BLUF: This lightweight portable speaker packs a lot of features in a small package. This speaker is perfect for those who need a mobile package and will be hosting small groups. You may recall that my first projector was the Brookstone pocket projector. Even though it has an internal speaker the sound was a bit tinny and … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The Tiki Island King tiki torch is the perfect affordable reusable torch. I live in Hawaii, I have a backyard, I am pretty sure that it is a law that if you want to entertain outside (and we do everything outside here) you need to own tiki torches. Tiki torches are great for … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: I bought this projector for the reasonable cost, it has met all my expectations and more. I loved my Brookstone Pocket Projector, but it didn’t produce enough lumens to give me the size of picture that I wanted. After sufficiently pestering my wife with my plans for our backyard theater, she finally relented … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of 3D movies. I had a 3D capable TV before I got my projector and while it was neat, at just 42” it was a novelty. When I got the projector, I knew I wanted to watch some dumb summer blockbusters in full 3D in my own backyard. I will … [Read more…]
If you want to host a backyard movie event there are a few basic elements that you need to have lined up. Projector, Media Source, Screen, and Sound (PMSS). Projector: There are a ton of projectors out there that will fill this bill and it is easy to get overwhelmed. Remember, the novelty of watching … [Read more…]