News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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
I am a gadget guy, so I am always in need of a power source. I have gadgets of all shapes and sizes which of course need to be charged. So my eyes are always peeled for a portable power source. So when I spotted the Iron Man Power Pack (hereafter referred to as the
Iron Man Power Pack review Read More
If Dad’s an international traveler, he could probably use a travel documents organizer to make navigating customs easier. This organizer from Travelon has the added bonus of protecting his passport from unauthorized RF scanning. The RFID-blocking Safe ID Ripstop Boarding Pass Neck Wallet measures just 5.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.5″ when folded, and it comes with a
Father’s Day gift idea – RFID-blocking passport case Read More
I shave my face daily and the top of my head weekly. That is about it when it comes to personal grooming (although my wife might argue that my ear hair should be attended to more often). Add in the fact that occasionally I have to be away on travel for extended periods of time,
Philips Norelco Multigroom Pro review Read More
I know there will be some folks out there who, like me, still remember when leisure suits were cool, disco was the rage, and Pan Am ruled the air. And like me, we long for the simpler times when flying was a pleasant adventure and not a mundane task. Those days may never be back,
Relive that golden age of air travel with the Pan Am 70’s Original Vintage-Style Tote Bag Read More
A new entrant into the crowded field of portable power supplies has recently arrived from a trusted mobile vendor – Just Mobile. It sports some unique features without missing any of the standard items. The Gum Max Duo (GMD) is Just Mobile’s top-of-the-line USB charger, and it packs quite a wallop: 11.2 Amp/hours of power! Let’s
Just Mobile Gum Max Duo review Read More
When you need to travel with a clean shirt or suit – whether it be by bike, walking or airplane – the big problem is keeping your clothes neat and pressed. Whether I’ve folded them into a carry bag or put them into a traditional suit bag, my first job when I get to my
Henty Wingman review Read More
Need a versatile bag to carry your odds and ends to work or even on an outdoor adventure? The Daypack from Heimplanet might provide the solution you are looking for. The Daypack can be converted from a backpack to messenger-style bag by stowing the backpack strap inside a zippered compartment on the back of the
The Daypack from Heimplanet is a convertible carrier Read More
When planning a vacation, one of the key features I look for in a hotel is whether or not they have WiFi internet access. In Europe, I once had to resort to a McDonald’s to send an email to my family. Nowadays, while there are different mobile hotspots you can use in the USA, you
Globalgig mobile hotspot review Read More
RichardSolo has a great addition to your travel gear. Their Wall and Car Combo Charger Pro looks like a regular USB wall charger. It has a single USB port that provides up to 2.1A for fast charging of tablets as well as phones. It takes 100/240V input, which means you’ll be able to use it internationally
Travel light with the RichardSolo Wall and Car Combo Charger Pro Read More
Unless I’m in the car, I don’t listen to terrestrial, broadcast radio anymore. At work I have satellite radio, and at home it’s an iPod in a dock. I haven’t had a dedicated “AM/FM” radio in ages, but since I live in earthquake country (San Francisco Bay Area), I’m overdue. Thank goodness the Eton FRX3
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Ever wish you had a backup cell phone, or wish you had a spare laying around “just in case”? The SpareOne Emergency Phone by XPAL Power just might be the thing for you. The SpareOne Emergency Phone is a lightweight GSM phone that is powered by a single AA battery with a staggering 15 year
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In a world of careless baggage handlers, damage to your luggage is not uncommon. Crash Baggage has introduced a line of luggage that takes the worry out of dings and dents by pre-molding them into the their luggage line. Crash Baggage markets this unique feature as a way to easily identify your luggage as well
Worried about dents in your new luggage? Don’t with Crash Baggage Read More
Though you still can’t carry your complete Zombie Apocalypse toolkit with you on a plane (my personal favorite, the Dead On Annihilator Superhammer is shown), as of April 25th, 2013, the TSA is changing the rules on small pocketknives, toy bats, ski poles, hockey and lacross sticks, pool cues, and golf clubs. Now, if I
TSA relaxes ban on knives and sharp sticks on planes Read More
Last July, Julie told us about a crowd-funding project for a charging cable that could be carried in a credit-card slot in your wallet. That project was very successfully funded at more than 3 times the goal, and now the ChargeCard is ready for shipping to the general public. BiteMyApple, a website that sells only
Wallet-sized ChargeCard cable now available. Read More
(Cue the Mission Impossible theme) You never know when you’ll find yourself in some third-world nation, taking the wrong turn down a dark alley only to find yourself gagged, bagged, and cuffed in an old abandoned warehouse… these things happen. Scenario aside, there are manufacturers who create hidden tools engineered to get you out of
Titanium Escape Ring review Read More
I may be the only one, but I love gadgets and gear that look like they could have been used in my favorite “Sci Fi” movies. The Solid Gray Backpack is one of those products, and I’m thinking of Star Wars. Made from polypropene block copolymer, the backpack measures 19.7 X 12.6 X 7.9 inches
The Solid Gray Backpack – A backpack even a Storm Trooper would wear Read More
Out camping and need that espresso fix, but can’t find a coffee shop? Nomad, The Go Everywhere Espresso Machine, a Kickstarter project from UniTerra, can solve that problem. Nomad is a portable hand-pumped espresso machine that is small and sturdy enough to carry almost anywhere. To use the Nomad, you add hot water to the water
Get your mobile java on with Nomad, The Go Everywhere Espresso Machine Read More
Carrying cash and worried about pickpockets? Need to smuggle that micro-fiche past those foreign border guards? (oops micro-fiche… am I showing my age?) The Smuggler’s Belt from Barrett Alley may be your friend. It’s made of 10 oz (4 mm) US vegetable-tanned cowhide, 1.25″ (3 cm) wide and hand-cut and sewn in Texas and has an individually
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