One of the best things about carrying smartphones, tablets and laptops with us when we travel, is that we are also generally carrying our entire music libraries with us as well. The problem is, the speakers on those devices aren't usually the best for enjoying that music and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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One of the best things about carrying smartphones, tablets and laptops with us when we travel, is that we are also generally carrying our entire music libraries with us as well. The problem is, the speakers on those devices aren't usually the best for enjoying that music and ...Nat Geo Announces 2012 Gear Of The Year
Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for the best new gear for their summer adventurers will want to check out National Geographic's Adventure Blog. Earlier this week the site announced its selections for Gear of the Year, with the best new tents, boots, gadgets and ...Gadling Gear Review: REI Kimtah Rain Jacket And Pants
Whether you're hiking a local trail or trekking through the Andes, nothing can ruin your day more quickly than a sudden and unexpected rainstorm. Worse yet, being wet and cold on a trail, hours from shelter can be a recipe for disaster. That's why it is so important to have ...'Scratcher' Travel Map For Visual Boasting
"A map of the world begins with all the land masses having a brassy sheen, but that metallic surface scratches off like a lottery ticket to keep track of your travel destinations."
Like you don't want one. I want one and I'm neither a compulsive list maker nor one of ...Gadling Gear Review: Western Digital My Book Live
The biggest buzz word in technology over the past year or two has been "cloud services" with a number of companies, including Apple, Microsoft and Google, all announcing options that allow us to store files onto a virtual drive that is available whenever and where ever we ...It's That Time Of Year: Neova Sunscreen
We had a run of spectacular weather recently, and some of it even fell on the weekend. I hung the hammock in the backyard for the first time in over a year and then, fell asleep in the blazing sunshine. My face wasn't completely tomato red, but I was pinked up. I had ...Gadling Gear Review: Keen Turia Sandals
Shoe manufacturer Keen is well known for making comfortable and sturdy footwear for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Their catalog includes shoes for hiking, trail running and even cycling, all of which manage to remain both durable and stylish at the same time. ...Gadling Gear Review: G-Form Extreme Portfolio And Extremed Sleeve 2 For iPad
Last fall we favorably reviewed the G-Form Extreme Sleeve for the iPad, lauding it for its ability to protect our expensive devices while traveling. In developing that product, G-Form created new materials that are designed to stiffen on impact and absorb up to 90 percent of ...Gadling Gear Review: Eureka Warrior 230 IR Lantern
One of the great things about spring camping is that the warm days are perfect for being outside and the cool nights make for wonderful sleeping. There are few things better in life than hiking all day with friends only to return to the campsite to cook a wonderful meal and ...The Sardine Can Camera from Lomography
When I first started taking photos, I used this stuff called "film." You loaded it into your camera, fiddled with a bunch of settings and then pressed the shutter and prayed. You didn't get to look at your pictures right away or tweet them to your friends or post them to ...Gadling Gear Reveiw: Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack
I'm one of those people who almost exclusively uses a backpack when traveling. I simply prefer carrying my gear on my back rather than dragging it behind me in a piece of luggage, particularly when navigating through a busy airport. Over the years I've managed to collect a ...Gadling Gear Review: Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom
The advent of inexpensive point-and-shoot and SLR cameras had turned us all into travel photographers and has made documenting our journeys easier than ever. Capturing just the right shot still takes plenty of practice and skill, however, and occasionally it is nice to have ...Gadling Gear Review: Cushe Wildrun Shoes For Women
Aching dogs are my biggest complaint after a long day out exploring. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have the right pair of shoes when you're traveling. I will not (I don't care what anyone says) sacrifice comfort for fashion when it comes to footwear -- ...Gadling gear review: V-Moda Crossfade M-80 headphones
In the age of MP3 players, smartphones and iPads we now travel with more technology than ever before. Those gadgets can come in very handy when we're trying to pass the time on a long flight or when spending hours waiting at the airport. But one piece of gear that is often ...How Siri can help you travel smarter in 2012
Even if you own the iPhone 4S, you may not know 'Siri'. And if you don't already have the 4S, you might only know about Siri, if you do at all, through hearsay, abundant resources online introducing you to Siri, or a phone belonging to someone else. You may, on the other ...Travel Smarter 2012: The best gear for your 2012 travels
Bad gear is dead weight, you might as well toss it right into that bin with the stuff that the TSA says you can't take on the plane. A bag that has cheap zippers, clothing that doesn't dry quickly when you've washed it in the hotel room sink, refillable bottles that ...Gadling gear review: the new iPad
In what has become an annual rite of spring, Apple has released an updated iPad to much critical and financial success. The third-generation iPad, which hit stores last Friday, brings some excellent updates to the device, which has managed to become a true favorite with ...Gadling gear review: Supertooth HD Bluetooth car speakerphone
One of the best accessories for any road trip these days is a good handsfree Bluetooth device that allows drivers to take and make phone calls while keeping their hands firmly on the wheel. An increasing number of new cars come equipped with these systems, but for those of ...Gadling gear review: Camelbak All Clear water purification system
Finding safe and clean drinking water while traveling can often be a real challenge, particularly if you're visiting some of the more remote destinations on the planet. Wandering off the beaten path may be one of the more rewarding elements of travel, but it can also be ...Gadling gear review: Keen Harrison 15 messenger bag
When setting out on any trip these days, a good carry-on bag is one of the best items that you can have at your disposal. Considering we rarely leave home without our laptops, tablets, iPods, and various other gadgets, the ability to carry all of that gear comfortably and ...
