News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
ARTICLE – I don’t consider myself a frequent traveller, but we do typically go on at least two trips a year. One of those trips usually requires air travel, while the other is a road trip. Road trips are easier when it comes to packing because your vehicle can hold a lot of stuff compared […]
The gadgets that went with me on my Spring vacation (2025) Read More
REVIEW – Summer vacation is almost here and the Foldie will not leave my social media alone! I am never fully satisfied with my travel stuff, so it seemed like a no-brainer when the Foldie was offered for review. Read on if the constant barrage of social media advertising for the Foldie travel bag has
The Foldie travel bag review – I tried this social media favorite Read More
REVIEW – The three piece Coolife Luggage Set is lightweight, strong and roomy. It includes a carry-on size case, and a medium and a large case, both of which you’d need to check at the ticket counter. Each of the pieces can be rolled upright or tilted and pulled. This three piece set is priced
Coolife Luggage Set review – A compelling case – or three Read More
REVIEW – I absolutely love dual-power, dual-zone portable refrigerators. The concept of keeping food cold—or even frozen—using just 12 VDC car power is undeniably exciting. That’s why I was eager to explore the latest model from BougeRV. This portable refrigerator/freezer has an intriguing feature that I believe will set the standard for future designs in
BougeRV CRX2 31QT Battery Powered Insulated Dual-Zone Portable Fridge review Read More
REVIEW – Unless you have status with an airline, the days of free checked bags on any of the major U.S. carriers have come to an end. Flying with only carry-on luggage can save you time, money, and minimize the risk of your bags showing up in a different city – but means you have
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
Anfier 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