News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – In the last six months, I’ve had to jump-start 4 or 5 vehicles. When the Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter review offer came along, I thought it could be the answer to making that task much easier. What is it? The Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter is a multi-purpose device whose primary …
Hulkman Alpha 85S Jump Starter review – A smart jump starter for your vehicle Read More
REVIEW – The Gadgeteer and SCOTTeVEST have a relationship that goes back to 2001. We have consistently found their products use innovative materials, are precisely tailored with attention to detail, and of course, are choc-full of pockets. The Revolution 2.0 is a new take on an old favorite. Read on to see what I think! …
SCOTTeVEST Revolution 2.0 jacket review – 25 pockets for all your EDC gear Read More
NEWS – Do you find yourself spending a lot of time at home?  Do you wish you could get away and totally avoid the risk of catching COVID?  Maybe you consider getting your own submarine.  Yes, you can buy your own sub!  The Nemo is personal, 2-man submersible that can dive down to 330 feet. …
Need to get away without getting COVID? Try a submarine Read More
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 …
The Bivy Stick turns your phone into a 2-way global satellite communicator Read More
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 …
Relax on the beach without worrying that your umbrella will fly away and stab someone Read More
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 …
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 …
ARTICLE – Internet access when on a cruise used to be crazy-stupid expensive and not really work. I remember the first time I tried internet access on a cruise and the only thing more frustrating than the cost was waiting for web pages to load. Thankfully, that is beginning to change as cruise lines roll out …
REVIEW – When I travel, one of the criteria that I use to pick a location is that it needs to have some type of internet connectivity. I can’t unplug during vacations because that would stress me out and defeat the purpose of the vacation. Nine times out of ten, I at least have cellphone …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Timekettle WT2 Plus AI Language Translator Earbuds review Read More
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 …
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 …
Finally a portable monitor that meets all of your on-the-go needs!! Read More
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 …