Gadling Gear Review
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Safely and securely carrying all of our gadgets while traveling can be a real chore. Many of us now hit the road with a smartphone, digital camera, tablet, headphones and more. While each of those tech toys has made travel more enjoyable, it isn't always easy to keep them ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
I registered for the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show, a gear extravaganza that takes place twice a year in Salt Lake City. Unfortunately, "day job" stuff got turned on its head such that I can't attend, though fellow Gadling Gear Guy Kraig Becker will be representing and will ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
I own a Nikon D200 with some extra stuff, including a 28-300 telephoto lens that weighs a ton. I have a Panasonic Lumix (that's what I used to shoot this picture of dusk in the Serengeti), and an iPhone. I have a video camera, too (the only thing on my list of gear that I ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
One of the biggest challenges for travel photographers, both amateur and pro, is finding a way to comfortably carry all of our gear while also keeping it well protected. As digital SLR's have become more affordable and ubiquitous, more and more of us find ourselves carrying ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
Been hunting around for the perfect pack to hold your laptop, lunch, water bottle, jacket and spaghetti plate of chords? Yeah, you're not the only one. Good news! I've found one that I really like – and trust me, I've tried a dozen of these things and I'm keen to their ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
I think it is safe to say that we now travel with more gadgets than ever. Between laptops, iPods, smartphones, tablets and digital cameras, we tend to hit the road with more technology at our disposal than James Bond. Keeping the batteries on all those gadgets fully charged ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
A month or so back we posted some suggestions for tech and travel gifts for dads and grads with the Braven 600 portable speaker earning a spot on that list. This small, yet powerful, sound system is so impressive that we thought it was worth a full review as the compact ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
Did anyone else totally screw up their packing for TBEX, the recent travel blogger's conference in Denver? I did, egregiously. Having deferred to the Rocky Mountain location at Keystone Resort, I completely overlooked the fact that it was in the 90s in Denver. I packed as ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Have you ever been away from home and wished that you had the ability to look in just to see what was happening back at the domicile? If so, then Stem Innovation has a product that may be of interest to you. Whether you're in the room next door or halfway around the world, ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
I slide my laptop into the outside pocket of my roll-aboard bag. I can never decide if this is ideal. I want there to be a bit more padding to absorb the crush of knocking up against seats in the aisle – or to protect it from the massive game of overhead bin Tetris. So ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Travelers who prefer to pack light are always on the lookout for ways that they can shed weight without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Occasionally that happens when they discover new gear that is lighter and more versatile than something that was previously ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Once upon a time I was a hardcore bicycle commuter. This means I still know what I like in bike gear because when you do enough time in the saddle, you get opinions about these things. Vaya makes good looking bike bags that will help you get your gear from point A to point B ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Over the years, major outdoor gear companies like North Face and Patagonia have built billion dollar businesses out of selling their various jackets, base layers, packs and other equipment. But these days some of the highest quality and most innovative gear comes from ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
I love it when it's time to put away the winter gear – that's sometime around the end of June in Seattle. You still need a rain shell, though, even in high summer so it's nice to find something that's not styled like all your other GoreTex foul weather gear. REI's La ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
One of the greatest travel innovations of the past two decades is, without a doubt, the digital camera. Not only have they made photography more fun but more accessible as well, allowing us to capture travel memories like never before. Over the years, digital cameras have ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
"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 ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
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