Gear
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
Nyne N-230
Over the past couple of years, the number of choices for consumers looking to buy a portable Bluetooth speaker has exploded. It wasn't all that long ago that our options were limited to just a few underpowered speakers that provided low-quality wireless audio, but ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (11 days ago)
One of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics market over the past couple of years has been in the action camera category. These small, super-durable video cameras are used to capture footage of everything from family vacations to the latest crazy extreme ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (18 days ago)
Let's face it; in the modern era of travel most of us rarely hit the road without a slew of gadgets in tow. Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and a host of other devices have all made travel simpler and more enjoyable than ever before. But keeping the batteries on all of ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (25 days ago)
Over the past few years our expectations of what our laptops are capable of have changed dramatically. Not all that long ago we were content with simply having a reasonably fast portable computer that could help us get our work done and stay in contact with friends, family ...
by Rob Annis (RSS feed) (26 days ago)
In June, I'll be traveling to California for nearly a week of bike riding around Lake Tahoe and the California wine country. As much as I'd love to ride to the Sunshine State from my Hoosier home, my wife would be so angry after so many weeks away, I probably wouldn't have a ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (29 days ago)
One of the fastest growing segments in adventure travel over the past few years has been in the area of cycling tours. Many active travelers have discovered that rolling along on the back of a bike provides a unique and personal perspective to the places they visit. A ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Over the past couple of years there has been a movement in the outdoor community towards lightweight, minimalist footwear. Much of the movement stems from the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall, which kicked off the barefoot running craze and created a whole new ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
One of the best things about the rise of the smartphone over the past few years is the incredible number of creative ways that companies have come up with to utilize them. We've seen thousands of innovative and interesting apps, and more recently some cool secondary gadgets ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
The tent we're all familiar with from camping trips may soon be old tech thanks to a new material designed by a team of Harvard scientists.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have announced in a press release that they've developed a ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Last week we reviewed an excellent backpack from Tumi that featured a pocket that is specially designed to protect against the theft of data via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RFID chips are now being incorporated in our credit cards, smartphones, ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the inexpensive technology finding its way into everything from our credit cards and cellphones to passports. The chips allow for the sharing of information over a short range ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
After you've been traveling for a long period of time, there invariably comes the day when your suitcase starts to ... well, it starts to stink.
That's where a new generation of breathable, odor-free clothing comes in. Brands like Ibex, Patagonia, PrAna, Icebreaker ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
This past holiday season we reviewed two pairs of earphones from a U.K. company called RHA, giving them high marks for excellent sound quality at an affordable price. We were quite impressed with how well both products performed as they presented listeners with clear, crisp ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
If a tax refund is headed your way, common recommendations include paying off debt; making a major purchase and paying cash, rather than putting it on a credit card and other assorted common sense moves. Travelers can benefit too by using some of the same thinking about ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Now that spring is officially here warmer weather can't be far behind. That means it's time to head back outside to enjoy our favorite activities. Few things reconnect us to the outdoors better than a spring camping trip and just in time for the start of the season, ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
There is no doubt that tablet computers have had a dramatic impact on travel over the past few years. These lightweight and versatile devices provide us with all kinds of entertainment options while keeping us in contact with friends and family back home. Of course, the iPad ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Nothing ruins a great travel experience more quickly than getting sick while visiting some remote region the world. One of the best ways to avoid those kinds of hazards is to be very careful about what you eat and avoid drinking water that isn't clean. But such water sources ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
March 20 is the first day of spring and for those in the northern plains of the United States, the day just can't get here fast enough. Battered by late winter storms, spring road trip thoughts were put on hold as attention was drawn to record snowfalls. Spring will ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Thanks to a new kiosk distribution system, online company 3Floz is bringing their line of designer toiletries in TSA-approved sizes to an airport near you. Appearing in 25 major airports starting in the third quarter of this year, travelers will now be able to get their fix ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Audiophiles are a tough group to please and traveling audiophiles even more so. They demand the absolute best sound out of their equipment and they seem to always be on a quest for better music quality. That's a challenging enough prospect when they're at home with a ...
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