Travel Gear – The Gadgeteer

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

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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WaterField Designs new Air Duffel is the great result of another crowd collaboration

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 19, 2019 October 19, 2019 / News / Bags, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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 …

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VogDUO Travel kit review

By Smythe Richbourg / October 9, 2019 October 9, 2019 / Reviews / Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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 …

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OGIO Alpha Convoy Travel Bag review

By James Garriss / October 4, 2019 October 4, 2019 / Reviews / luggage, Travel Gear / 4 Comments

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. …

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Safy Anti Theft Travel Bag review

By Bob Patterson / September 5, 2019 September 5, 2019 / Reviews / Bags, Crowdfunded, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

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 …

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Evo Global Travel Adapter review

By Andy Jacobs / July 24, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

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 …

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Waterfield Designs Travel Wallet review

By Andy Jacobs / July 22, 2019 July 22, 2019 / Reviews / Travel Gear, Wallets / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Waterfield Designs Passport Finn Access Wallet review

By Andy Jacobs / July 20, 2019 July 20, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Travel Gear, Wallets / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Atmos Portable Vacuum Pump review

By David Ferreira / July 18, 2019 July 18, 2019 / Reviews / Storage, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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 …

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6 gadgets that make traveling more secure

By Guest / July 14, 2019 July 14, 2019 / Articles / Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Masterspace Pacum multifunction vacuum/pump review

By Garry Kolb / July 4, 2019 July 4, 2019 / Reviews / Travel Gear / 5 Comments

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 …

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FlyTunes lets you share audio with your sweetie on your next flight

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 10, 2019 June 10, 2019 / News / Adapter, Audio gear, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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 …

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I love using Google Maps AR!

By Kathleen Chapman / May 29, 2019 May 29, 2019 / Articles / Google, Travel Gear / 6 Comments

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 …

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J-Pillow Travel Pillow review

By Bob Patterson / May 26, 2019 May 23, 2019 / Reviews / Pillow, Sleep, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Zzzzzzzz… huh? Oh! Sorry, friends! I must have dozed off while writing my review! And that’s a good thing in this case. I’m checking out the J-Pillow, a different (and award-winning) take on the travel pillow design. Not only is it comfy, but it’s got some neat tricks up hidden under it’s wings. …

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TravelFusion Anti-Theft backpack review

By Smythe Richbourg / May 3, 2019 May 3, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Travel. Just the word can conjure up images of past adventures, or dreams of those events yet to come. These days, however, technology needs to be considered when planning your travels, whether for your daily commute or your global wanderings. I was recently sent the TravelFusion Anti-Theft backpack, and want to show you …

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