Gear
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (2 months 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) (2 months 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) (2 months 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) (3 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) (3 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) (3 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) (3 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) (3 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 ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Smartphones, tablet, iPods and other devices have certainly made our travel experiences much more enjoyable. Gone are the days of sitting around an airport for hours on end with few ways to pass the time. Keeping those gadgets fully charged for extended use can be a real ...
by Reena Ganga (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
These days, a smartphone is an indispensible item on most travelers' packing lists, but if you're heading abroad you need to make sure your phone will work – and work cheaply at that. One idea we've suggested before is to switch out your phone's SIM cards so you ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
One of the more interesting products currently in development at Google is a high-tech, wearable gadget known as Google Glass. In a nutshell, when worn like a typical pair of glasses, the device suspends a small LCD screen in your peripheral vision. When paired with a ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
According to a new study, mosquitoes are learning to ignore DEET, the BBC reports.
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine tested the responses to DEET by the Aedes aegypti, a type of mosquito that can carry yellow fever and dengue fever and is ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
The advances in touch screen technology over the past few years have had an undeniable impact on how we interact with our gadgets. Touch screens have made our smartphones more responsive and have allowed tablets to become a part of our daily lives. It seems only natural that ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Although iPhone photography may still seem amateur to the professionals, let's face it: more and more of us are documenting the visuals of our lives with our phones. And even while we're traveling and relishing in picture-perfect scenery, many of us are capturing and ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Travelers always appreciate clothing that is versatile, lightweight, easily packable and performs well in a variety of weather conditions. It doesn't hurt if it also happens to look good. That seems a rather apt description for the Radish Mid Layer Jacket from The North ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
One of my biggest concerns when traveling is making sure that my expensive camera gear is well protected from harm. In the hustle and bustle of packing, rushing to the airport and flying to our eventual destination, a lot can happen to our photography equipment, even when it ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Anyone who enjoys cold weather adventures probably already knows that down is the best insulator for keeping us warm when the mercury begins to drop. Lightweight and comfortable, down can be used in a variety of products that help us enjoy the great outdoors, even in extreme ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Advances in photovoltaic cell technology in recent years have helped to make solar chargers a viable option for travelers, particularly those visiting destinations that fall off the grid. Smaller, lighter and more efficient solar panels have made it possible for us to keep ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (5 months ago)
Over the past couple of years the demand for tablet computers has gone from nonexistent to one of the hottest segments of the entire consumer electronics market. At the forefront of that demand is the iPad, which not only launched the tablet revolution but has continued to ...
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