News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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
6 gadgets that make traveling more secure Read More
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
I love using Google Maps AR! Read More
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
CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes That Transform Into Packs – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
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
6 Awesome travel apps to use for your Spring Break trip Read More
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
NEWS – One of the biggest challenges that I face when I am traveling on a plane and need to carry photography equipment and other personal items, is how to do so with the least amount of luggage and luggage that I do not have to struggle with. My carry-on bag usually has mostly photography
The G-RO Check-In Classic bag might just check all the boxes when you travel Read More
REVIEW – Meet your new favorite travel buddy! The Steam Clip was initially designed to enable you to hang your clothes while you shower, using the steam to get out those nasty wrinkles from your suitcase. But it has a bunch of other features that make it an essential multipurpose tool for life on the
REVIEW – If you’re an avid traveler who likes to keep the task of packing for trips as simple and as organized as possible, I have a bag that you’ll want to consider for your next one-bag travel trip. It’s the Pakt One carry-on travel bag and it is as feature packed (see what I
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NEWS – The Stitch Travel Notebook from Chasing Threads is an A5 leather notebook cover with a 120 page lined insert. What makes this leather notebook cover special? The cover has an outline of the Earth’s continents. The cover also has tiny perforations where you can sew little X’s like needlepoint/cross stitch to mark locations where
You’ll never forget where you’ve been with this notebook Read More
REVIEW – It’s 2018, and most of us haul gadgets around with us these days, ranging from a just what we can stuff into our pants pockets to a treasure trove of EDC or travel items. To meet the demand for organizing and protecting all of these items while on the go, Bond Travel Gear
NEWS – Dwayne Caruth spent 10 years as a firefighter/EMT, and he saw far too many dogs injured or killed because they were improperly restrained during a car accident. He was inspired to find a better way to protect dogs in the car after an accident he responded to where the driver was alive and in
Restrain your big dog properly in the car with the Big Dog Seat Belt Read More
NEWS – You take your nice, crisply-ironed dress shirt, carefully place it in your suitcase for a trip, and pull out a wrinkled mess when you get to the hotel. You’ll have to iron that shirt again before your meeting tomorrow – unless you’ve packed your shirt in a PackTidy Shirt and Tie Commuter Travel
PackTidy keeps your shirts from getting crushed and wrinkled in your luggage Read More
NEWS – Where do you keep your keys and wallet while you’re on the beach? Under your towel or stuffed up under your chair isn’t safe, because they could be quickly grabbed by someone walking by if you’re distracted. It’s better to put your stuff in a FlexSafe portable travel safe. Attach the FlexSafe to
Protect your personal items in a portable travel safe Read More
REVIEW – Finding the correct travel bag has always been difficult for me. I have found out over time that a one size fits all type bag will usually not work. They are either all way too big or too small for the trip and what I need to bring along. Too many bags would
Peak Design 45 Liter Travel Backpack Review Read More