News, reviews and articles about travel gear and accessories.
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 …
Troubadour Embark Duffle Bag review – when ordinary is not good enough Read More
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, …
Calm persistent nausea for nearly 15 continuous days with Reliefband Flex Read More
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 …
Here’s a multi-tool for chowing down when you’re on the go! Read More
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 …
Cambond compression packing cubes review – travel made easier? Read More
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. …
Take the Carsule pop-up cabin on your next road trip – Save $59 now! Read More
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 …
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, …
REVIEW – Since I returned to work after the height of the Covid pandemic, I have spent my days locked in my office working at my computer and attending all meetings virtually. This new way of existing seems to be permanent and in-person meetings and running outside to chat for a few with co-workers seems …
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 …
Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger review – 100W fast charging in the palm of your hand Read More
REVIEW – Snatch-and-grab theft is rampant enough in many places that there are signs to “Watch your valuables” or “Beware of Pickpockets”. I remember being in Barcelona’s old city years ago and sitting my camera on the chair beside me when I stopped for lunch. The waiter rushed over and made me clip the strap …
NEWS – Traveling is an exciting opportunity to connect with people from around the world, but you might miss out on that if you only stick to the touristy parts. It might make it easier to meet people in other countries, especially locals, if you can actually talk to them. Instead of taking months or …
Talk around the world with these CES-featured translation earbuds, now only $119.99 Read More
REVIEW – Security, both physical and cyber, is always top of mind for me when traveling. This is primarily because I am a paranoid New Yorker but also due to the fact that I work for a software company that is laser focused on cybersecurity. At this point in time, it’s no longer a question …
NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table …
Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch! Read More
NEWS – The Jettle is a 15-ounce electric kettle that has been designed to boil water in less than 5 minutes. Use it to make piping hot tea, coffee, or soups. The leak-proof Jettle kettle features an automatic shut-off once the water has boiled and it has a stainless steel construction with a built-in digital …
Jettle is a portable thermos-sized kettle that boils water in less than 5 minutes Read More
NEWS – Are you on TEAM BUY, TRASH, BUY AGAIN, or are you on TEAM BUY ONCE, REUSE AGAIN & AGAIN? I like the idea of buying something once and reusing it multiple times and I try to do that as much as I can. That’s why I was intrigued when I saw the Matador …
Travel size toothpaste tubes that you can use again and again! Read More