News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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 …
This cute little disk will keep your favorite beverage hot on-the-go Read More
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 …
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 …
Conquering the language barrier is simple with the CM Smart Instant Language Translator Read More
NEWS – WaterField Designs has been killing it with all their new crowd collaboration designed bags. The latest bag that was created with ideas from over 1,200 frequent travelers is the Air Duffel carry-on bag. Available in black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas, this bag will hold everything you need for a quick business trip …
WaterField Designs new Air Duffel is the great result of another crowd collaboration Read More
REVIEW – When you’re taking a trip that may include being in various motels/hotels/B&Bs and rental cars, you need to prepare. Even if you’re just flying to a single place, your tech is going to need power replenishment. There are several items you should consider taking along, and our friends at VogDUO have put together …
REVIEW – Our family has several pieces of luggage, but after traveling to Asia and back and all over the east coast, they’re pretty beaten up. Additionally, they are not very flexible, as they have one main compartment for storing everything. It’s time to try something new, preferably something that is both durable and flexible. …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Keep your stuff safe while you travel, and look good doing it! We’re taking a look at the Safy Anti-Theft Travel Bag, a clever little bag that offers hardcore protection for your travel essentials from thieves and the elements. This is a Kickstarter project that ends this week, so you’ll want to …
REVIEW – I travel for work fairly often, and typically outside the US 2 or 3 times per year, and for those trips, it’s essential to carry electrical gadgets that can be used with the electrical outlets in countries. I typically carry a fairly standard travel adapter for my laptop, but when I want to …
REVIEW – Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet has been been on a wallet rampage of late. A few months back they administered their Next Generation Wallet survey, soliciting feedback from customers and wallet fans far and wide. As a result, they have updated several of their classic wallets and created a few new styles, one of …
REVIEW – The Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet has been one of their staple products for many years and has undergone several updates during that time. One of the more dramatic updates was the creation of the Finn Access Wallet, which added an exterior pocket for quick card access to the outside of the wallet. Waterfield …
Waterfield Designs Passport Finn Access Wallet review Read More
REVIEW – I may have mentioned this already, but I travel a LOT for work. Because of that, I am always on the lookout for gadgets which will make my travel easier or which reduce what I have to carry. I’ve tried packing cubes, roll-up bags, and many other clothing compression options but so far …
ARTICLE – When it comes to traveling, gadgetry may not always be the first thing on your mind. But investing in the right gear could be a game-changer for certain situations. Especially when it comes to security. Whether it’s door locks, alarms, slash-proof bags or otherwise, some simple preventative measures could make the difference between …
REVIEW – Airline fees. I hate them. A lot. But, they’re here to stay so we need to deal with them. One of the most annoying is baggage fees since most of us take some sort of bag with us when we travel for more than a day. Yes, you can fly Southwest with two …
Masterspace Pacum multifunction vacuum/pump review Read More
NEWS – Scosche has introduced a new audio gadget today called FlyTunes. FlyTunes is a wireless audio transmitter that pairs with up to two Bluetooth devices at once and comes in a handy travel sized package. The adapter has been designed so it works with any model of aircraft and features two folding 3.5mm prongs …
FlyTunes lets you share audio with your sweetie on your next flight Read More
ARTICLE – On May 7, 2019, Google made available to Pixel devices the long-awaited Google Maps Augmented Reality (AR) feature. I have a Pixel 2 XL and my Google Maps AR states that it is a “Preview” of the feature. I was on a trip to Austin, Texas – a place that was not familiar …