Ever find yourself on the trail with a blown bead and no compressor? Or maybe you've experienced a compressor failure and have had to try your odds at getting home with open diffs? We have. And to ...

When shopping for a cooler, be sure to note its tank size and how much water your cooler can hold. Having a larger tank will help it operate effectively for an extended period but will also take up a ...

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. We've sent this story to your inbox. Portable air conditioners are worth buying in many situations. Many models are now designed for ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...

If you don't have a central air conditioning system at home, investing in a portable AC unit can make a notable difference in your comfort level this summer. What you might not realize, however, is ...

Firefighters' portable air tanks don't last forever. The members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department were well aware of that, but the cost of buying new ones proved daunting. The U.S. Department of ...