Billy Brown
Billy Brown is the Gear Editor at Fatherly, where he oversees all of Fatherly’s gear news, reviews, and roundups. He has over a decade of editorial experience in print and online publications, with work appearing in Wired Magazine, Outside, Men’s Journal, and Esquire.
Before Fatherly, Billy served as Managing Editor at Gearjunkie.com, Footwear Editor at Backpacker Magazine, and as US Cellular’s Resident Adventurer. He lives in Sacramento, California.
Stock Up On Outdoor Gear With These Great Black Friday Deals
From a foldable electric bike to collapsible drinkware, here are the best deals on gear that you’ll find this week.
8 Great LEGO Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
LEGOs are fun, but pricey. Now's the time to pick up your favorite sets for less.
The LEGO Razor Crest Set Is Fantastic. Here Are 10 Amazing Details
Din Djarin’s iconic ship from The Mandalorian series is a 6,187-piece marvel of LEGO engineering, full of great details and fun nods to the show.
9 Amazing Fire Pits To Level Up Your Backyard
Looking to make an impression? These fire pits will set the stage.
These Are The 14 Best Family Cars Of 2022
This year’s best rides blend safety, fuel efficiency, and, yes, fun.
10 Effective Moves To Get Ripped With A Gorilla Bow
This unorthodox piece of fitness gear is a surprisingly effective mobile gym. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
8 Of The Scariest Funko Pop Figures On The Market
Funko Pops are adorable. But they can also be creepy as hell.
The Best Video Games That Busy Dads Can Play In 10-15 Minute Bursts
Short on time? These video games are perfect for quick sessions.
9 Over-The-Top Halloween Decorations You Can Buy Right Now
From a 14-foot-tall inflatable Oogie Boogie to a life-sized zombie kid, these decorations will make a spooky statement.
These Are The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals On Camping Gear
Looking to take advantage of the cooler weather? Amazon has some great deals on camping gear this week.
These Are The Best Of The Best Amazon Prime Day Toy Deals
It’s never too early to early to get your Christmas shopping started. Luckily, Amazon’s got killer deals on toys rolling out this week.
The New Lego 'The Office' Set's 8 Best Easter Eggs
Lego’s new build of The Office is loaded with great details and inside jokes. Here are a few of our favorites.
The Coolest Features In Lego's New Lion Knight's Castle Build
From trapdoors and hidden passages to a hefty 22 minifigures, here's what makes this set stand out from its predecessors.
25 Helpful Items To Ease You & The Kids Into The School Year
The end of summer vacation is a stressful time for everyone. Here’s some gear that’ll take the sting out of the transition.
8 Strange But Surprisingly Effective Pieces Of Home Fitness Equipment
A medieval weapon repurposed for fitness is way more interesting (and fun) than plain old dumbbells.
The Coolest Minifigures From Lego's Daily Bugle Set
One of the tallest Lego sets also has 25 amazing minifigures, including some never-before-seen ones. Here are our favorites.
The Coolest Minor League Baseball Hats You Can Buy
Minor league baseball mascots are baseball's hidden gem. Here are the sweetest caps on the market.
The 8 Most Painful Kids’ Toys To Step On In Bare Feet
A useful guide for commiserating parents and kids looking to stop robbers.
Nerf's Wild New Blaster Fires Paintball-Like Pellets of H20
Instead of foam projectiles, the latest gun from NERF fires a series of water pellets that it holds in a paintball gun-like hopper.
LEGO Optimus Prime Set Is 1,508 Pieces Of Autobot Majesty
Two childhood favorites pair up for one incredible set.
