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The Bivy Stick turns your phone into a 2-way global satellite communicator

By / July 20, 2020 / News / / 1 Comment

NEWS – When you are hiking, camping, or exploring in areas without cellular phone coverage can be a concern in the event of an emergency situation. Traditional satellite phones are expensive pieces of equipment with equally expensive usage charges. Is there a more economical alternative? That’s where the Bivy Stick comes in. This small device …

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Relax on the beach without worrying that your umbrella will fly away and stab someone

By / July 9, 2020 / News / , / 4 Comments

NEWS – One of my favorite places in the world is Sanibel Island Florida. We usually go there once a year (not this year though <sniff>) and our favorite activity is sitting on the beach relaxing under the shade of an umbrella. But each year we deal with the problem of getting our umbrella planted …

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Don’t like sporks? Check out the Silvr Fork

By / June 17, 2020 / News / , / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you prefer not to eat with one-use plastic cutlery when you’re on the move, and a spork feels too awkward, check out this travel fork from Silvr. This fork has stainless steel tines that are sturdy, anti-microbial, dishwasher safe, and TSA-approved. When your meal is finished, you remove the fork from the …

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Pull your kids around on a JetKids suitcase and then use it to “upgrade” their airline seat

By / April 28, 2020 / News / , / Leave a Comment

NEWS – One day, we will get back to traveling again and when we do, this may be the suitcase you need if you happen to have toddlers. The JetKids suitcase by Stokke is a hard plastic carry-on sized suitcase that is rugged enough to pull your kids around the airport so you don’t have …

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Wacaco Pipamoka Nomadic Coffee Maker review

By / February 10, 2020 / Reviews / , , / 11 Comments

REVIEW – I love coffee, more so than my office mates, and am usually looking for ways to brew single cups of coffee without resorting to wasteful Keurig cups. So when I got the chance to review the unique Pipamoka Portable Coffee Maker from Wacaco, I was excited to give it a try! What is …

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Langogo Genesis pocket translator review

By / December 19, 2019 / Reviews / / 6 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve visited countries that speak other languages, and I was very thankful for my limited knowledge in those languages and a guide to help me navigate the cities. What if I didn’t have that luxury, and visited a country I knew very little of the language of? Having something like the Langogo Genesis …

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Timekettle WT2 Plus AI Language Translator Earbuds review

By / December 11, 2019 / Reviews / / 2 Comments

REVIEW – The internet, and more specifically Apps with internet access have done wonders for removing both cultural and language barriers, however face to face conversations continue to primarily rely on learning that specific additional language. There’s options like Google Translate and others, which can help, but may not seamless fit into the scenario. Timekettle …

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Henty Everyday Travel Bag review

By / November 26, 2019 / Reviews / , , / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW: Many Gadgeteers are bagaholics here.  Traditionally while on the move I love my messenger bags. They’re easy to use and give easy access to everything quickly and efficiently.  The situation changes however when you have to move things around from place to place.  This is where backpacks are more convenient because they make …

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Finally a portable monitor that meets all of your on-the-go needs!!

By / November 25, 2019 / News / , , , / 13 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you are like me, and you carry your laptop and/or tablet with you everywhere you go, then just like me, you are always looking for an opportunity to set up where you can and get to working on something. One of the challenges that I always face is having to squeeze …

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AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press review

By / November 26, 2019 / Reviews / , , / 5 Comments

REVIEW – Not long after having reviewed the original Aeropress Coffee Maker, I was provided the opportunity to review a pre-release sample of AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press, a product billed as being more lightweight, compact and portable than its predecessor.  Having been very impressed with the original Aeropress, the idea of Aeropress Go immediately …

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This cute little disk will keep your favorite beverage hot on-the-go

By / November 16, 2019 / News / , / 2 Comments

NEWS – Has this ever happened to you? You just plopped down $6 at your favorite coffee shop, but about halfway through enjoying your hot cup of whatever it gets ice cold, and you end up tossing it into the trash. Now there’s a way to keep it warm, so the only thing you’ll be …

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BESTEK Universal Travel Adapter review

By / November 4, 2019 / Reviews / , , / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do.  Experiencing different cultures and environments is an incredible thing. For those of us that travel with power-hungry tech, powering that, given the differing electrical standards throughout the world can be a challenge. BESTEK has a solution with their travel power adapter. What …

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Conquering the language barrier is simple with the CM Smart Instant Language Translator

By / October 20, 2019 / News / / 2 Comments

NEWS – Learning to speak the native language of the places where you travel is a great prerequisite for a trip, but it’s not exactly an easy task to accomplish. That’s where technology can really make a difference. The CM Smart Instant Language Translator is a battery-powered handheld device that will let you hold a …

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