Travel Gear

News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.

Soarigami is a portable folding armrest extender for frequent flyers

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It might look like a weirdly shaped paper airplane, but it’s actually something that will make your next airplane flight more comfortable. And if you’ve flown lately, you know that comfort is hard to come by on a commercial flight with the way they cram people into planes these days.

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For in-flight convenience, Walter + Ray TAB bags fit in the seatback in front of you

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I only fly once or twice a year, but when I do, it’s a hassle to get to my gear when my bag is either in an overhead bin or under the seat in front of me. These bags from Walter + Ray solve that problem by putting your gear in a much better location,

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Organize your daily medications into individual packets with the PillSuite

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Have you ever gone on a trip and had to pack all your bottles of medications and supplements only to find they take up too much space? The PillSuite helps eliminate that problem. This system allows you to organize your daily pills into a pill organizer which has a spout on the lid so that

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SleepX Neckrest for travel sleep comfort

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Even as a frequent business traveler, I have not mastered the art of sleeping on long flights.  I’ve used a variety of horseshoe shaped neck pillows, but have not found a satisfactory product.  These days, I reserve window seats and lean against the fuselage for some shuteye. The main issue I’ve had with current neck support

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ec-bc Sparrow II Wheeled Garment Bag review

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Even though I’ve reviewed a few backpacks to hold my gadgets and stuff, this is the first bonafide suitcase I’ve reviewed. I don’t travel much for my job, but when my wife and I travel, our cheap carryons are nothing but a pain—and kinda embarrassing when seen at an airport. So when the very attractive ec-bc

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The Travel Wrap Skirt by Clothing Arts lets women ditch their purses

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There are quite a few tech clothing options for men that include jackets, pants, caps and more. And now women are finally getting some choices too with the new Travel Wrap Skirt from Clothing Arts. The Travel Wrap Skirt has five hidden zippered pockets and an adjustable waist built into a lightweight, quick-drying, water &

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ecbc Sparrow II garment bag can make flying less stressful

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When it comes to backpacks and luggage, ecbc is a name that people trust because of their quality and airport/TSA friendly design. Even though the ecbc Sparrow Garment bag has been a favorite among travelers, ecbc has decided to improve it by introducing the Sparrow II. The Sparrow II kicks off ecbc’s next generation of stylish,

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stojo Collapsible Pocket Cup saves space and prevents waste

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Are you a beverage drinker? Gotta have your java in the morning (like yours truly)? The travel container in which I carry my daily coffee works fine, but it does take up a lot of space in my EDC. That’s one reason why stojo caught my eye. It’s a 12-ounce (355 mL) beverage cup that collapses

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AVEX FreeFlow and ReCharge thermal bottle review

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I’ve got a water bottle I’ve carried for about 5 years. I don’t think I’ve biked anywhere without it since I bought my current bike. It’s steel, has one of those pull-up spouts, and sweats worse than I do in our Southern humidity. So when the opportunity to test the AVEX thermal water bottle with

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The KA-BAR Tactical Spork is field practical

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Over the years of reading and writing for The Gadgeteer, I have seen a fair amount of combo eating utensils. While most of these have a spork like configuration, only a few have had a knife or cutting blade. KA-BAR (known worldwide for their Marine fighting knife) has come up with their version of a

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