News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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
Pakt One carry-on travel bag review Read More
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
REVIEW – I would say that I am an occasional traveler, getting on a plane maybe 4 to 6 times a year to go somewhere. But even though I am not a heavy traveler, I am always on the lookout for travel gear that can make my life a little easier during the trip. For
KYZA Travel Wallet review Read More
NEWS – Do you ever wake up with a stiff, sore neck if you doze off while commuting by planes, trains, or automobiles? The Trtl Support Travel Pillow is designed to appear you have a soft, hypoallergenic polyester fleece scarf wrapped around your neck, but a “neck brace effect is created by the internal support
The secret to a comfy travel pillow lies with a turtle Read More
NEWS – If one-bag travel is your thing, Topo Designs has some new stuff to show you! Topo Designs has upgraded their travel bag, with new 30-liter and 40-liter designs. Both bags feature separate compartments for your laptop, quick access travel essentials, tech gear, and small stuff, and a main compartment that opens flat with
Where’s my passport? Topo Designs is introducing their new & redesigned travel bag lineup! Read More
REVIEW – For near 30 years, I traveled the world for work. I’ve had cause to stay in some less desirable places, sometimes losing sleep worrying if someone might gain access to my lodging while I slept. On one occasion, one of my coworkers woke to find a hotel employee in his room in the
Masterbolt Travel Door Lock review Read More
NEWS – Need a new backpack? Check out the Game Theory before settling for a regular bag. The Game Theory bag, like many you’ve seen on the market, is quality-made with a water-resistant exterior, reinforced stitching, padded interior, and an ergonomic design with breathable back support. But Game Theory ups their… well, game… with both anti-theft and travel-friendly
Is the Game Theory bag the perfect anti-theft travel bag? Read More
NEWS – If you like the act of making your tea as much as you enjoy drinking it, then you may like these little travel OMyTea Portable Travel Tea Sets. There are two styles. The porcelain set, like the image above, has a small pot, two mugs, a tea mat, and a bamboo tray, which
Travel in style with your own tea service set Read More
I recently returned from an epic vacation to California where Jeanne and I explored 3 different locations over the course of 7 days. As with most trips, I always struggle with the gear that I want to take with me. I am a minimalist at heart, so I like to pack the least amount
Julie’s gadget diary – 5 lessons I learned from my last vacation Read More
Traveling is always better when you have all your gear with you and have it organized so you can always find what you need. It doesn’t matter if you’re commuting to work with your EDC kit or if you’re traveling with your grooming kit, things are easier when you are organized. The folks at Supply
Organized travel with the Everyday Dopp kit Read More