Travel Gear – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:23:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Travel Gear – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 I tried these 7 travel gadgets so you don’t have to! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:23:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407236 ARTICLE – The summer travel season has officially wrapped up and as a gadgeteer, I tried out a lot of travel gear.  I had trips to Ireland, London, Denmark, and Arizona and I’m here to give you the straight dope on which items will accompany me in the future and which will find a new …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/feed/ 0 EKSTER GRID Backpack and power station review – perfect laptop travel bag for me https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/ekster-grid-backpack-and-power-station-review-perfect-laptop-travel-bag-for-me/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/ekster-grid-backpack-and-power-station-review-perfect-laptop-travel-bag-for-me/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:55:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407505 REVIEW – I’ve had a string of reviews come to me lately with serendipitous timing, but the EKSTER GRID Backpack and power station takes the crown of the “perfect review at the perfect time”. I haven’t travelled since the great pandemic of 2020, so to have my first business trip right after the EKSTER bag …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/28/ekster-grid-backpack-and-power-station-review-perfect-laptop-travel-bag-for-me/feed/ 3 Hollywood Racks Safety Light Bar review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:05:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405415 REVIEW – If you haul bikes on the back of your vehicle, you might be interested in improving the visibility of the rig for those behind you, especially when you have bikes in tow. Depending on the bikes and the bike rack, it is highly likely that some or all of a taillight could be …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/27/hollywood-racks-safety-light-bar-review/feed/ 0 Hollywood Racks Light Bar demo nonadult Aer Travel Weekender review – Have duffle, will travel https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405183 REVIEW – Aer got their start by crowdfunding a combination gym/office bag and as they approach a 10 year anniversary next year, they now have quite an exhaustive collection of bags and travel essentials. I still have their first generation Travel Pack and after all this time it’s barely showing any wear. So a chance …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/feed/ 1 WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag review – Tip top tiny tote https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:00:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400923 REVIEW – The first toiletry travel bag I ever had was from the early 1980s. It was a vinyl zip up bag that came with my Remington shaver. It eventually cracked and dissolved from years of use and exposure to DEET bug repellent. I’m not quite as adventurous now but the WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/feed/ 0 Fluentalk T1 Mini by Timekettle review – Don’t speak the language? No problem! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/14/fluentalk-t1-mini-language-translation-device-review-dont-speak-the-language-no-problem/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/14/fluentalk-t1-mini-language-translation-device-review-dont-speak-the-language-no-problem/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:02:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=401363 REVIEW – It was almost with perfect timing that Fluentalk made available their newest translation device, the Fluentalk T1 Mini. This timing would allow for its use on a previously planned trip to Japan. Exactly how useful is a device like this and do you need a separate device to perform routine translation tasks while …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/14/fluentalk-t1-mini-language-translation-device-review-dont-speak-the-language-no-problem/feed/ 0 Fluentalk T1 Mini language translator demo nonadult Zero Breeze Mark 2 Plus Portable AC review – Powerful on-the-go cooling to help you beat the heat! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/zero-breeze-mark-2-plus-portable-ac-review-powerful-on-the-go-cooling-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/zero-breeze-mark-2-plus-portable-ac-review-powerful-on-the-go-cooling-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400490 REVIEW – With deadly heat waves occurring across the U.S. and other countries around the world, many people are desperate to find ways to stay cool. While air conditioners work great at cooling things down, they are large, power-hungry devices that lack portability. Enter the Zero Breeze Mark 2, a portable AC unit that, when …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/07/zero-breeze-mark-2-plus-portable-ac-review-powerful-on-the-go-cooling-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/feed/ 3 Simplify your away game with the Handyman Compact Electric Face Shaver from Manscaped https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/simplify-your-away-game-with-the-handyman-compact-electric-face-shaver-from-manscaped/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/simplify-your-away-game-with-the-handyman-compact-electric-face-shaver-from-manscaped/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400934 NEWS – Manscaped, a company specializing in male grooming, has introduced a new product called The Handyman Compact Electric Face Shaver. This waterproof dual-action foil shaver is designed for grooming on the go. It is a compact device that can easily fit into a travel bag or backpack, making it convenient for men who are …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/simplify-your-away-game-with-the-handyman-compact-electric-face-shaver-from-manscaped/feed/ 1 DAYLODGE AirHaven 40 is an inflatable awning for the side of your vehicle to protect you from the sun and elements https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/daylodge-airhaven-40-is-an-inflatable-awning-for-the-side-of-your-vehicle-to-protect-you-from-the-sun-and-elements/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/daylodge-airhaven-40-is-an-inflatable-awning-for-the-side-of-your-vehicle-to-protect-you-from-the-sun-and-elements/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:08:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400801 NEWS – My husband enjoys rocketry. In the past, we would head out to a remote area where the Dallas Area Rocketry Society (DARS) would be launching rockets. Once there, we would pitch a pop-up canopy to protect us from the blazing Texas sun while my husband prepped his rockets for launch. The drawback to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/daylodge-airhaven-40-is-an-inflatable-awning-for-the-side-of-your-vehicle-to-protect-you-from-the-sun-and-elements/feed/ 0 Incredibly Durable Inflatable Awning by Daylodge at the Overland Expo PNW 2022 nonadult PROPS Luggage review – this carry-on bag has legs! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:00:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399290 REVIEW – When it comes to luggage, bags are pretty much all the same, right? That’s what I thought until I saw these carry-on bags from PROPS Luggage. They look like regular rolling bags, but they hide a feature that makes them way more convenient to use than all the other bags in my closet! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/feed/ 11 Make your next trip less wrinkly with Fold-n-Pack hangers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/make-your-next-trip-less-wrinkly-with-fold-n-pack-hangers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/make-your-next-trip-less-wrinkly-with-fold-n-pack-hangers/#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:30:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399092 NEWS – Traveling is fun, but it can also be stressful for a myriad of reasons. Take one of those reasons off your stress list with Fold-n-Pack hangers. With these full-size folding hangers, you can make sure that your favorite clothes won’t be a wrinkled mess during your vacation or business trip adventures. Instead of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/make-your-next-trip-less-wrinkly-with-fold-n-pack-hangers/feed/ 1 EcoFlow Glacier 3-in-1 portable refrigerator review – Keep things ice-cold on the go! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/09/ecoflow-glacier-3-in-1-portable-refrigerator-review-keep-things-ice-cold-on-the-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/09/ecoflow-glacier-3-in-1-portable-refrigerator-review-keep-things-ice-cold-on-the-go/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:34:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393769 REVIEW – As camping season approaches, I’ve been looking for ways to stay out in the wilderness a bit longer. So, I’m dipping my toes into yet another expensive hobby, overlanding. Overlanding is all about exploring remote and rugged areas using off-road vehicles for extended periods of time. To that end, I’ve been researching portable …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/09/ecoflow-glacier-3-in-1-portable-refrigerator-review-keep-things-ice-cold-on-the-go/feed/ 0 Iceco JP50 Pro 50L Wheeled Portable Freezer review – my new road trip essential https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/iceco-jp50-pro-50l-wheeled-portable-freezer-review-my-new-road-trip-essential/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/iceco-jp50-pro-50l-wheeled-portable-freezer-review-my-new-road-trip-essential/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:11:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393268 REVIEW – I’ve been on some camping and long road trips where a portable fridge would have been very useful so when Iceco offered their Iceco JP50 Pro 50L freezer for review I couldn’t say no. Let’s see what the Iceco JP Pro 50L portable freezer has to offer. What is it? The Iceco JP50 Pro …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/iceco-jp50-pro-50l-wheeled-portable-freezer-review-my-new-road-trip-essential/feed/ 1 ONLU Car Topper Luggage Carrier review – carries all the things on all the cars! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/08/onlu-car-topper-luggage-carrier-review-carries-all-the-things-on-all-the-cars/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/08/onlu-car-topper-luggage-carrier-review-carries-all-the-things-on-all-the-cars/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=392621 REVIEW – Sometimes your vacation plans require room for more stuff! The ONLU Car Topper Luggage Carrier is designed to extend that cargo capacity for your car, truck or SUV with a waterproof, durable, rooftop-mounted bag to hold all the things. How does it handle the goods? To the review! What is it? The ONLU …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/08/onlu-car-topper-luggage-carrier-review-carries-all-the-things-on-all-the-cars/feed/ 0 Aobosi Portable Car Fridge review – A big cooler, without the ice! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/aobosi-portable-car-fridge-review-a-big-cooler-without-the-ice/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/aobosi-portable-car-fridge-review-a-big-cooler-without-the-ice/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391699 REVIEW – Wouldn’t it be nice to always have a cooler available, without having to worry about adding ice?  Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra fridge or freezer around, just when you need it?  The Aobosi Portable Car Fridge is all that, and a little more.  It plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/30/aobosi-portable-car-fridge-review-a-big-cooler-without-the-ice/feed/ 0 Troubadour Embark Duffle Bag review – when ordinary is not good enough https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 14:30:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389980 REVIEW – When I travel, I already have a couple good suitcases to carry what I need.  Sometimes, however, they are too much space—think overnight trip—and at other times they are not quite enough, like when I travel to a conference for the week.  For times like these, a good duffle bag is exactly what …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/feed/ 0 Calm persistent nausea for nearly 15 continuous days with Reliefband Flex https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 18:07:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391169 NEWS – Let’s face it, nausea sucks.  The feeling in your stomach where you feel like you’re on the verge of vomiting can be debilitating.  According to a recent Reliefband study, nausea in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions.  73% of respondents reported that they experience nausea regularly and for 75% of those people, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/feed/ 0 Here’s a multi-tool for chowing down when you’re on the go! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391315 NEWS – For some weird reason, I have a thing for unique cutlery sets. The ROXON C1 3 in 1 set caught my eye because it immediately reminded me of a Swiss Army Knife multi-tool. But this tool is designed for one purpose only and that’s eating. While some travel cutlery can be awkward to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/heres-a-multi-tool-for-chowing-down-when-youre-on-the-go/feed/ 3 Cambond compression packing cubes review – travel made easier? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/#comments Sun, 07 May 2023 15:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388982 REVIEW – I’ve got a kind of divisive review for this week, at least for frequent travelers: packing cubes. You see, you’re either a packing cube person or you’re not, I find. I have mixed feelings about them, but lately, I’ve seen packing cubes like the Cambond compression packing cubes all over the internet. They …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/feed/ 5 Take the Carsule pop-up cabin on your next road trip – Save $59 now! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/take-the-carsule-pop-up-cabin-on-your-next-road-trip-save-59-now/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/take-the-carsule-pop-up-cabin-on-your-next-road-trip-save-59-now/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389603 NEWS – TL;DR: Give yourself some living space while enjoying the great outdoors with the Carsule Pop-Up Cabin for Your Car, now $59 off for a limited time. Everybody looks forward to relaxing in the great outdoors. But nobody looks forward to getting all the stuff out there that you need to do so comfortably. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/take-the-carsule-pop-up-cabin-on-your-next-road-trip-save-59-now/feed/ 3 Travel Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Luggage review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:29:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386159 REVIEW – We do a lot of short trips and are always looking for a durable and more importantly functional way to pack.  So, I was excited to try out a new option.  Find out what I thought of the Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase. What is it? The Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/feed/ 1 Flextail Tiny Pump 2x review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/05/flextail-tiny-pump-2x-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/05/flextail-tiny-pump-2x-review/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386020 REVIEW – Getting a good night’s rest after a day of hiking or biking to your campsite is critical to recovering for the next day.  Sleeping pads and air mattresses help keep us comfortable, but inflating and deflating them can be a chore.  The Tiny Pump 2x by Flextail is purpose-built to be a small, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/astroai-mini-fridge-2-0-review/feed/ 4 Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger review – 100W fast charging in the palm of your hand https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/01/polarries-e-cube-100-travel-charger-review-100w-fast-charging-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/01/polarries-e-cube-100-travel-charger-review-100w-fast-charging-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:15:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=380339 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’m already planning my summer vacation in Europe and from previous experience, you can never have too many power and plug adapters, so I can’t wait to bring the Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger with me this summer! It can charge five devices at the same time, which should help in older …

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