News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
REVIEW – I reviewed the BLUETTI Swapsolar Multicooler last year, but when we took it on a weekend trip, we realized it was much larger than we needed for a short trip. I’ve been on the hunt for a good smaller cooler ever since, and the offer to review the BODEGACOOLER 12 volt Car Refrigerator […]
BODEGACOOLER 12 volt Car Refrigerator and Freezer review – easy compact cooling on the go Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I love traveling and always chat about the places we would like to visit. One of the considerations is always the language barrier some of the destinations would present. Since we would not have the benefit of a native tour guide, the next best solution would be a device that
Anifier A8 AI language translator earbuds review Read More
NEWS – I found some new Kickstarter campaigns to share with you for gear that looks pretty awesome. This week, we have something for engineers and artists, something for travelers, and something for people who wear pants! MakerPi ruler The MakerPi is shown above. What is it? The MakerPi is a multi-function ruler multi-tool that
New Kickstarter gear that you’ll want for travel and every day! Read More
REVIEW – The price of food being what it is these days has had our family of four re-thinking how we plan for road trips. Planning meals in advance and packing healthy food can be a challenge without proper cold storage, so I was excited for this opportunity to review Anker’s latest portable, iceless cooler
Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 electric cooler review – cooler than cool, on the go Read More
REVIEW – I take road trips on the weekend to play disc golf, so when something comes across the review desk that I can use, I jump on it. The Iceco JP50 Pro 50L portable freezer is great for longer trips and when I stay at a hotel which may not have a fridge. For shorter
Titan PRO 25Q Roto Hard Cooler review – I see the light! Read More
REVIEW – In a world of look-alike bags, you may need to get creative to keep track of your bag. Tie a ribbon around a handle? Child’s play. How about luggage that’s traffic-cone orange? That’s what caught my eye with the Aer Carry-On bag. But there’s way more to this bag than searing your retinas.
The Aer Carry-On is a smarter way to travel Read More
NEWS – When I travel, I like to bring a shoulder bag with me so I can carry all my regular EDC gear when we’re out sightseeing and doing other activities. But packing a bag takes up room in my luggage and I’m all about efficient packing. WaterField Designs must have felt my pain because
This new bag from WaterField Designs looks like a perfect travel EDC bag! Read More
NEWS – The Cadence Travel Containers, Hair Care Set are a clever way to keep your shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. together when you travel. The three containers have magnets on the tops, bottoms, and sides so you can stack them vertically or horizontally. They also come with magnetic labels that include “Shampoo”, “Conditioner”, and a
Keep it together with the magnetic Cadence Travel Containers Read More
NEWS – The Take A Roll may look like a large insulated mug for your favorite beverage, but it’s not. Made in the USA, it is a holder designed to keep a roll of paper towels clean and dry. Available in five colors, this heavy-duty plastic container features a lid, a slot to dispense the
Keep your paper towels clean and dry for your next picnic or camping adventure Read More
REVIEW – Magnets are awesome, right? Well, I’ve been using MagSafe on my iPhone, and it’s led me to discover some really cool accessories that make using my phone a breeze. One of my favorites is the JOYROOM MagSafe Airplane Phone Holder. It’s a great example of how magnets can make a big difference in
JOYROOM MagSafe Airplane Phone Holder review – Make air travel more convenient Read More
REVIEW – When I travel, I like to bring along my iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. What I don’t like is having to bring along individual chargers for each device. The KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station has been designed as a solution to that problem. Let’s see if it succeeds. What is
KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station review – My new favorite travel charger Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Europe. We brought along our iPhones, a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple Watch, and a small curling iron. If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ll know that plug types and socket shapes are different around the world, so we brought along a new travel adapter
Arsmel VisaPro Travel Adapter review Read More
NEWS – Collapsible cups aren’t a new invention. I can remember having a little plastic one when I was a kid. More recently, we’ve seen the Hydaway silicone collapsible cups. But the Zylch cup improves upon those designs because it is made of double-walled stainless steel for insulation. The 15-ounce Zylch also has a twist
Collapsible EDC cup that puts a new twist on a classic design Read More
REVIEW – I travel a lot. I carry a lot of stuff. Chargers, battery packs, cables – all the junk I need to be able to power all the doo-dads I travel with. Being able to power an electron-hungry laptop is critical for me as I regularly do some battery-consuming laptop work while I sit
Flash Pro Plus USB-C 25000mAh Graphene Power Bank review – My new travel battery Read More
NEWS – I just returned from a week’s vacation on Manasota Key, Florida. With every trip, I struggle with the gear I want to bring. It’s a juggling act of having everything I need without feeling like a pack mule shlepping through the airport. This year, I took my iPad and a Logitech MX Anywhere
From flat to functional – Discover the travel-friendly OriMouse Read More
REVIEW – Keeping food from spoiling has been the bane of human existence since the cavemen. Smoking and dehydration were the only ways to preserve anything for longer than a few days until the 1800’s when refrigeration was invented. This new fangled technology caught on quickly and allowed for meat and drinks to be stored
ACOPOWER LiONCooler Pro Portable Solar Fridge Freezer review Read More
REVIEW – Those of you who have read some of my previous reviews, will know that I’m building out my truck as an adventure vehicle. Nothing crazy, but I want to include things that would make my weekend adventures a little more comfortable. An ice chest has always been the go-to for storing cold items
BougeRV 12V 23QT colorful portable fridge review Read More
REVIEW – Traveling internationally can present packing challenges. The more you have to carry, the more of a pain it is. As someone who travels internationally a lot while bringing a laptop, phone, digital camera, 360-degree camera, action camera, headphones, and a few more electronic odds and ends, it usually means I have to bring
REVIEW – Traveling can be fun. It can also be a chore. Finding the right bag, especially for carrying on a plane, can make your experience better. It needs to be big but not too big. It needs to be strong, but not too heavy. It needs to have places to put things but not
Gonex 60L Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment review – is this the perfect travel duffle? Read More
REVIEW – Spending any significant amount of time living outdoors requires a lot of equipment, planning, and special considerations. One of the most important things to plan for is what’s known as “the bathroom situation.” Every time I invite someone along on an outdoor adventure lasting more than a day, the question I’m most asked