News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
Several years ago, I reviewed Saddleback Leather Company’s Waterbag, an excellent piece of hardy luggage I use to this day. While I do not use it everyday, my wife and I often use it when going on weekend or overnight trips together. It is perfectly sized for a couple of days worth of clothes for […]
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The Smart Travel Router from Satechi works with the electrical prong layout used in about 150 countries, and it allows you to charge one device in an AC outlet and one in a 2.1A USB outlet. Be aware that only the prongs are converted; you’ll need to make sure your device can handle the local
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iPhone car chargers, cannot live without them, good quality reliable well made ones are often hard to come by. And, when you do find a good one to use you have to supply your own cable to use with it. And, what happens if you need to charge another device while charging your iPhone? The
Just Mobile Highway Duo car charger review Read More
I have become a huge fan of the portable battery backup solutions. I have reviewed numerous ones here on the Gadgeteer and purchased numerous ones for family members. In fact I have 3 backup battery solutions right now among the items in my daily gear, so I am a fan. But all those solutions only
Roving Power Professional Power Pack review Read More
Do you find that you never have a pen handy when you need one? Do you find that when you do carry a pen it is either too big to fit in your pocket or too small to use comfortably? The D180 Folding Pen, a Kickstater project from 3D Printed Concepts, hopes to change that.
Your friends may flip-out when they see the D180 Folding Pen Read More
A couple of years ago, I reviewed the Aviiq Portable Charging Station (see related posts). This was an $80 gadget that kept your charging cables organized in the same pouch that carried a powered USB hub that let you charge multiple devices simultaneously from a single wall outlet. This was nice, but it lacked an
This portable USB charging hub includes a battery Read More
Do you love to sleep during the long hours of a flight, but hate that you have to keep one eye open for the drink cart? With the Whiteboard sleep mask from Total Eclipse, you can jot down a quick message to the flight attendant and make sure you get that drink you desire. The
I’m still researching home security and door locks, and I stumbled upon the Addalock at Amazon. The Addalock fits between the door and jamb and prevents the door from opening easily. It’s made of chrome-plated carbon steel, and it’s for use with any door that is hinged and opens inwards. It’s designed to increase the
Addalock increases your security when you travel Read More
The BigFoot Triple Insulated Bottle from Colorado based Eco Vessel is a water bottle that will allow you to stay hydrated all day. It holds 45 oz (1300 ml) of liquid and will keep that liquid cold for a crazy long time. We’re talking up to a day and a half – 36 hours. If hot drinks
Eco Vessel BigFoot Triple Insulated 45 oz. Bottle review Read More
The worst thing about traveling is packing your bags before you leave and the worst thing about getting back from a trip is unpacking and storing your luggage. We’ve been using the same set of crappy luggage that we bought from JC Penneys 20 years ago. Since we only travel a couple times a year,
Biaggi Contempo 28″ Expandable 4 Wheel Spinner Upright folding luggage review Read More
It never fails when I am on a trip or out shooting pictures or videos, I run into a need for a screw driver. But not just any size screwdriver, I always need one to fit small screws. I do carry a few loose mini type screwdrivers in my camera bag, ones that I think
If Tiny Tim needed a screwdriver he would choose the Teeny Turner Read More
A laptop backpack is a laptop backpack is a laptop backpack, right? So, how do you distinguish yourself from the pack? I mean simple design and materials do not cut it anymore; you need to have useful features and things that make folks say “that’s a great idea” or “why didn’t someone think of that
Altego 17″ Polygon Sunfire Backpack review Read More
Whether you want to have a nice spread for your tailgate party before the big game or travel in an RV, you’ll appreciate these Max Burton appliances. They plug into a car’s 12V power outlet and prepare a meal as you travel. The Digital Stove to Go (top, left) has a 1.5-qt capacity and reaches
Tailgate in style with these cooking appliances Read More
Do you want to expand the accessible storage of your tablet or smartphone but can’t because they don’t have an SD/microSD slot or USB port to do so? The RAVPower FileHub RP-WD01 3000 mAh power bank is a portable, self-powered WiFi file hub that doesn’t require any physical connection to your device. The FileHub can transfer files via 802.11b/g/n or
RAVPower FileHub RP-WD01 WiFi file hub, SD card reader, and power bank review Read More
Several times over the last couple of years, I’ve been left high and dry because my smartphone battery was so drained I wanted to “save” it in case of an emergency. There were still calls/texts/photos/global positioning I needed to do, but with no convenient place to recharge my phone, I was out of luck. That
Eagle Tech Neptor 5600mAh portable battery pack review Read More
Luggage is a necessary part of travel, but you might as well have it doing something beneficial for you while you lug it around. These new bags in EBCB‘s High Tech Rolling Luggage Collection all feature ECBC’s “FastPass system, a ‘TSA compliant’ front zippered flap that keeps all your electronic gear secured in a high-density
ECBC luggage charges your tech gear as you travel Read More
Are you a regular flyer? Do you like to carry your coffee or drink onto your flight? Do you struggle with a place to put that coffee or drink during boarding or take off? If so, the Inflight Cup Holder by Hallere Design may be the solution you are looking for. The Inflight Cup Holder
Make the friendly skies friendlier with the Inflight Cup Holder Read More
The NapAnywhere pillow is a Kickstarter project developed by Ravi Shamaiengar, a medical doctor who was tired of the stiff, painful neck that resulted when he slept during travel. He found those U-shaped pillows just didn’t offer the neck and head support that was needed for sleeping upright, so he says: “Using my knowledge of
Nap comfortably anywhere with this pillow Read More
During my tenure here at The Gadgeteer, I have had the good fortune to review many high-quality bags and accessories from around the world, many of them leather and handmade by artisans from Italy to Argentina. I have taken a critical look at so many bags, I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of
LederMann Extra Large Bridle Leather Travel Bag review Read More
We always take our dog, Teddy, along when we travel. He’s an anxious little guy, and his car seat is next to a window (won’t fit anywhere else in the car) so he’s always in the sun. Those two things, combined with his heavy coat, keep him a little overheated as we ride along. We
Keep your dog hydrated when you travel Read More