News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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
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