News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
REVIEW – Security, both physical and cyber, is always top of mind for me when traveling. This is primarily because I am a paranoid New Yorker but also due to the fact that I work for a software company that is laser focused on cybersecurity. At this point in time, it’s no longer a question […]
NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table
Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch! Read More
NEWS – The Jettle is a 15-ounce electric kettle that has been designed to boil water in less than 5 minutes. Use it to make piping hot tea, coffee, or soups. The leak-proof Jettle kettle features an automatic shut-off once the water has boiled and it has a stainless steel construction with a built-in digital
Jettle is a portable thermos-sized kettle that boils water in less than 5 minutes Read More
NEWS – Are you on TEAM BUY, TRASH, BUY AGAIN, or are you on TEAM BUY ONCE, REUSE AGAIN & AGAIN? I like the idea of buying something once and reusing it multiple times and I try to do that as much as I can. That’s why I was intrigued when I saw the Matador
Travel size toothpaste tubes that you can use again and again! Read More
NEWS – I think I am one of many people who desire to one day travel the world. While I am looking forward to seeing new places and experiencing new cultures, I have a real fear of being lost or ordering the wrong food or just being a victim all because I don’t know many
The Fluentalk T1 Translator will help you to talk your way out of anything in any language Read More
NEWS – Did you know that you can bring a homemade hot lunch with you while you are traveling or out on a job site? The COZYEXPERT 60W Electric Lunch Box allows you to do that. This lunch box supports 110V home/office use, 12V car use, and 24V truck use and it can heat up
Bring a hot lunch with you to the job site using the COZYEXPERT Electric Lunch Box Read More
ARTICLE – This year we were very much looking forward to finally getting away for a real vacation by flying to Sanibel Island Florida (our favorite place on the planet). We usually go every fall but we haven’t been there since 2018 because in 2019 we were remodeling our house and had moved into an
The gear I am (was) taking with me on vacation – Julie’s Gadget Diary Read More
REVIEW – I’d ask if this had ever happened to you, but odds are very good it has. You arrive at that great vacation destination – you know, the one with the $50 per day resort fee which includes “free” wifi – only to learn that you are limited to 2 devices connected at a
NEWS – Do you like to include a spork as part of your EDC? Then, here are 7 alternatives to the spork that will level up your away-from-home eating adventures. The first one is the KniSFor. It has a weird name and a slightly scary design. Check out that folding knife blade built into the
7 spork alternatives to add to your EDC! Read More
NEWS – If you prefer not to use plastic cutlery or a spork to eat your food when you’re on the go, take a look at the Cliffset portable cutlery set. What makes Cliffset better than a spork? First of all, you get an individual stainless steel fork, knife, and spoon instead of a dual-ended
Toss the spork because this cutlery set comes with its own dishwasher! Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes you come across a product that just instills the desire to get out and use it. MoonShade from Moon Fabrications is one of those products. All packed up it’s just over 2ft long, 6″ in diameter and 8lbs, it’s small enough to just leave in your car should the urge to drive
Moon Fab MoonShade review – A car camping canopy all cars should carry Read More
SPONSORED ARTICLE – Who has never had trouble getting a good signal on their smartphone? A weak signal can cause problems with 4G navigation, calls, and SMS. It can be difficult to find the network in some areas, or even in the garage, basement, or one of the rooms of your house. One possible solution
5 signal boosters that will keep you connected while you’re home and on the go Read More
REVIEW – I keep hearing in the media how everyone is starting to bust out of their Covid seclusion and starting to travel, and I guess I’m part of that trend since I’ve had trips to Hawaii, Washington and Montreal all in June. The trips have involved a lot of air travel, and like most
SeatDreamzzz airline seatback organizer review Read More
REVIEW – Even before I purchased my home a couple of years ago, I always wanted a really versatile cooler for use at home when hanging out, at barbecues and whenever I would go to the beach. Until now, I used the conventional cooler that typically has to be filled with ice to keep the
BODEGA 37 Qt/35L Dual Zone Portable Car Fridge review Read More
REVIEW – It is definitely pool party time here in South Texas! We hit triple digits already a couple of times in the month of May. Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing beverage when sitting outside at the pool? Who doesn’t want a bunch of wet dripping people traipsing back and forth from your back
BODEGAcooler T50 Dual Zone 53 Quart/50L 12V portable freezer review Read More
REVIEW – When you’re a Gadgeteer like all of us, you need pouches to hold your gear when you travel (even it’s just a quick trip to the office). Bellroy has a great selection of well-made gear pouches and today I want to show you their Classic Pouch and Tech Kit. Let’s take a look.
Bellroy Tech Kit and Classic Pouch review – Perfect pouches for traveling Read More
REVIEW – Do you love using a water flosser to clean your teeth and wish you had a more portable water flosser to take with you when you travel? It’s your lucky day because that’s exactly what the Binicare Flosstra is. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Binicare Flosstra is a water flosser
REVIEW – One instance of realizing that you are now an adult is when you finally find yourself shopping for luggage. What used to be just handed down to you or whatever you could find in your closet to stuff clothes in for spring break suddenly turned into a systematic (spreadsheets may have been involved)
Roam Expedition Expandable luggage review – colorful travel gear Read More
REVIEW – Yeah, yeah… I know what you’re going to say. “Bob, why do you need a fancy pill organizer when you get a cheap one at the dollar store?” That’s fair. But the mbarc 7-Day Pill Organizer promises an elevated experience in several useful and functional ways. I have thoughts. To the review! What
mbarc 7-Day pill organizer review – It levels up your travel game, but is it worth it? Read More
NEWS – A couple of days ago, I told you all about Leatherman’s latest gear which just happens to be t-shirts and hats instead of multi-tools. Now another huge player in the multi-tool/EDC world has rolled out (see what I did there?) new versions of their Spectra line of rolling luggage. The 65% of the
Victorinox Spectra travel gear – is it the swiss army knife of luggage? Read More