News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
REVIEW – Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Experiencing different cultures and environments is an incredible thing. For those of us that travel with power-hungry tech, powering that, given the differing electrical standards throughout the world can be a challenge. BESTEK has a solution with their travel power adapter. What […]
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NEWS – Learning to speak the native language of the places where you travel is a great prerequisite for a trip, but it’s not exactly an easy task to accomplish. That’s where technology can really make a difference. The CM Smart Instant Language Translator is a battery-powered handheld device that will let you hold a
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NEWS – WaterField Designs has been killing it with all their new crowd collaboration designed bags. The latest bag that was created with ideas from over 1,200 frequent travelers is the Air Duffel carry-on bag. Available in black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas, this bag will hold everything you need for a quick business trip
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REVIEW – When you’re taking a trip that may include being in various motels/hotels/B&Bs and rental cars, you need to prepare. Even if you’re just flying to a single place, your tech is going to need power replenishment. There are several items you should consider taking along, and our friends at VogDUO have put together
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REVIEW – Our family has several pieces of luggage, but after traveling to Asia and back and all over the east coast, they’re pretty beaten up. Additionally, they are not very flexible, as they have one main compartment for storing everything. It’s time to try something new, preferably something that is both durable and flexible.
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Keep your stuff safe while you travel, and look good doing it! We’re taking a look at the Safy Anti-Theft Travel Bag, a clever little bag that offers hardcore protection for your travel essentials from thieves and the elements. This is a Kickstarter project that ends this week, so you’ll want to
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REVIEW – I travel for work fairly often, and typically outside the US 2 or 3 times per year, and for those trips, it’s essential to carry electrical gadgets that can be used with the electrical outlets in countries. I typically carry a fairly standard travel adapter for my laptop, but when I want to
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REVIEW – Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet has been been on a wallet rampage of late. A few months back they administered their Next Generation Wallet survey, soliciting feedback from customers and wallet fans far and wide. As a result, they have updated several of their classic wallets and created a few new styles, one of
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REVIEW – The Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet has been one of their staple products for many years and has undergone several updates during that time. One of the more dramatic updates was the creation of the Finn Access Wallet, which added an exterior pocket for quick card access to the outside of the wallet. Waterfield
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REVIEW – I may have mentioned this already, but I travel a LOT for work. Because of that, I am always on the lookout for gadgets which will make my travel easier or which reduce what I have to carry. I’ve tried packing cubes, roll-up bags, and many other clothing compression options but so far
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ARTICLE – When it comes to traveling, gadgetry may not always be the first thing on your mind. But investing in the right gear could be a game-changer for certain situations. Especially when it comes to security. Whether it’s door locks, alarms, slash-proof bags or otherwise, some simple preventative measures could make the difference between
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REVIEW – Airline fees. I hate them. A lot. But, they’re here to stay so we need to deal with them. One of the most annoying is baggage fees since most of us take some sort of bag with us when we travel for more than a day. Yes, you can fly Southwest with two
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NEWS – Scosche has introduced a new audio gadget today called FlyTunes. FlyTunes is a wireless audio transmitter that pairs with up to two Bluetooth devices at once and comes in a handy travel sized package. The adapter has been designed so it works with any model of aircraft and features two folding 3.5mm prongs
FlyTunes lets you share audio with your sweetie on your next flight Read More
ARTICLE – On May 7, 2019, Google made available to Pixel devices the long-awaited Google Maps Augmented Reality (AR) feature. I have a Pixel 2 XL and my Google Maps AR states that it is a “Preview” of the feature. I was on a trip to Austin, Texas – a place that was not familiar
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REVIEW – Zzzzzzzz… huh? Oh! Sorry, friends! I must have dozed off while writing my review! And that’s a good thing in this case. I’m checking out the J-Pillow, a different (and award-winning) take on the travel pillow design. Not only is it comfy, but it’s got some neat tricks up hidden under it’s wings.
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REVIEW – Travel. Just the word can conjure up images of past adventures, or dreams of those events yet to come. These days, however, technology needs to be considered when planning your travels, whether for your daily commute or your global wanderings. I was recently sent the TravelFusion Anti-Theft backpack, and want to show you
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Packing cubes are some of my most vital travel gear—they allow me to pack a lot more than without them. But sometimes I think it would be nice to have a smaller day pack to use once I get to my destination, rather than hauling me travel backpack around. Cubepacks bridge that
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NEWS – Wallets are an essential piece of EDC gear for most of us, and I’ve been on a continuous quest to find the “perfect” wallet (for me). We’re fans of KeySmart here at The Gadgeteeer, but only recently did I stumble upon KeySmart’s line of Urban Wallets, which look cool and appear to have
KeySmart Urban Wallets cover a variety of EDC and travel needs Read More
ARTICLE – The information age has opened new avenues when it comes to travel. You can choose to stay in someone’s home in a foreign country to fully immerse yourself in the culture, or book an inclusive resort vacation, with a few keystrokes from your smartphone or laptop. There are so many travel apps out
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NEWS – We’ve been very blessed to have taken some nice family vacation of varying duration and in different parts of the world. Two aspects of these trips that would have been nice to have a good place to record information are the planning prior to the trip and journaling during the trip itself. I
The wandrd Travel Journal is packed with useful features for travelers Read More