News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
REVIEW – Magnets are awesome, right? Well, I’ve been using MagSafe on my iPhone, and it’s led me to discover some really cool accessories that make using my phone a breeze. One of my favorites is the JOYROOM MagSafe Airplane Phone Holder. It’s a great example of how magnets can make a big difference in […]
JOYROOM MagSafe Airplane Phone Holder review – Make air travel more convenient Read More
REVIEW – When I travel, I like to bring along my iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. What I don’t like is having to bring along individual chargers for each device. The KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station has been designed as a solution to that problem. Let’s see if it succeeds. What is
KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station review – My new favorite travel charger Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Europe. We brought along our iPhones, a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple Watch, and a small curling iron. If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ll know that plug types and socket shapes are different around the world, so we brought along a new travel adapter
Arsmel VisaPro Travel Adapter review Read More
NEWS – Collapsible cups aren’t a new invention. I can remember having a little plastic one when I was a kid. More recently, we’ve seen the Hydaway silicone collapsible cups. But the Zylch cup improves upon those designs because it is made of double-walled stainless steel for insulation. The 15-ounce Zylch also has a twist
Collapsible EDC cup that puts a new twist on a classic design Read More
REVIEW – I travel a lot. I carry a lot of stuff. Chargers, battery packs, cables – all the junk I need to be able to power all the doo-dads I travel with. Being able to power an electron-hungry laptop is critical for me as I regularly do some battery-consuming laptop work while I sit
Flash Pro Plus USB-C 25000mAh Graphene Power Bank review – My new travel battery Read More
NEWS – I just returned from a week’s vacation on Manasota Key, Florida. With every trip, I struggle with the gear I want to bring. It’s a juggling act of having everything I need without feeling like a pack mule shlepping through the airport. This year, I took my iPad and a Logitech MX Anywhere
From flat to functional – Discover the travel-friendly OriMouse Read More
REVIEW – Keeping food from spoiling has been the bane of human existence since the cavemen. Smoking and dehydration were the only ways to preserve anything for longer than a few days until the 1800’s when refrigeration was invented. This new fangled technology caught on quickly and allowed for meat and drinks to be stored
ACOPOWER LiONCooler Pro Portable Solar Fridge Freezer review Read More
REVIEW – Those of you who have read some of my previous reviews, will know that I’m building out my truck as an adventure vehicle. Nothing crazy, but I want to include things that would make my weekend adventures a little more comfortable. An ice chest has always been the go-to for storing cold items
BougeRV 12V 23QT colorful portable fridge review Read More
REVIEW – Traveling internationally can present packing challenges. The more you have to carry, the more of a pain it is. As someone who travels internationally a lot while bringing a laptop, phone, digital camera, 360-degree camera, action camera, headphones, and a few more electronic odds and ends, it usually means I have to bring
REVIEW – Traveling can be fun. It can also be a chore. Finding the right bag, especially for carrying on a plane, can make your experience better. It needs to be big but not too big. It needs to be strong, but not too heavy. It needs to have places to put things but not
Gonex 60L Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment review – is this the perfect travel duffle? Read More
REVIEW – Spending any significant amount of time living outdoors requires a lot of equipment, planning, and special considerations. One of the most important things to plan for is what’s known as “the bathroom situation.” Every time I invite someone along on an outdoor adventure lasting more than a day, the question I’m most asked
REVIEW – I love a good accessory organizer! Meet the Cable Kit 3, from AER’s 2024 Tech Collection of bags. This is AER’s latest iteration of the Cable Kit, designed to wrangle all your cords and plugs and doodads while you’re hauling your tech from here to there. Let’s learn more. To the review! What
REVIEW – I tend to “overdo it” when packing for things like beach outings, photoshoots, camping, etc. Can the Elegear Folding Wagon Cart come to the rescue and make things easier for me? Or will it just be another thing that I need to bring along? Read on to find out! What is it? The
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REVIEW – In this global economy, it is fairly commonplace to have meetings that involve players across geographies. That comes with communication challenges as everyone doesn’t necessarily speak the same language. Even within a single language, there can be a variety of dialects that can complicate communication. Google Translate and other language apps can help
REVIEW – Can a travel backpack replace your traditional wheeled luggage? Read on to see how the Inatek Travel Backpack can fit in your travel plans. What is it? The Inatek Travel Backpack is a 38L backpack that is approved as an airline carry-on. Compared to the normal wheeled luggage that most people use, this
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REVIEW – I want to start bike camping this summer and using my bike more for errands, so when Earth+Kin asked me to review their MULE all-terrain wagon, I couldn’t say yes quick enough. Let’s see what the Earth+Kin MULE has to offer. What is it? The Earth+Kin MULE is way more than just a
Earth+Kin MULE all terrain wagon with tow bar review Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Spring is finally here. Whether you’re planning some spring camping, a long-term road trip, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, you don’t have to sacrifice modern comforts for the call of the wild. With the right portable power generator, all of your electronics and appliances can stay fully charged and running to
Spring into endless outdoor fun with BLUETTI solar generators Read More
REVIEW – So many little bits and bobs are involved with being a True Gadgeteer. Dongles for your laptops and displays. Chargers. (So. Many. Chargers!) Data cards for drones, cameras, phones, tablets and your great-aunt Sophie’s digital picture frame. A tech pouch to gather similar-but-separate bits and pieces for your devices is a good thing.
STEP 22 Tenkile tech pouch review – Keep all your gear in one place Read More
NEWS – This small but mighty 4G WiFi hotspot can host up to 10 devices and packs a battery life of eight hours. Purchase the Suncomm 4G WiFi Hotspot for $16.99 (reg. $39.99). Gone are the days of relying solely on a capable home internet setup. With so much of one’s everyday life being on
This 4G WiFi hotspot is ideal for on the go – and it’s just $17 Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a smattering of different portable coolers with a variety of sizes and capacities, but this marks the first “drawer style” car cooler I’ve gotten my hands on so far. Why would you want a drawer style cooler, you might ask? Drawer style coolers are popular for RV and custom camping vans,
BODEGA COOLER model D31A drawer fridge review – compact yet cavernous car-based cooler Read More