Apr 2nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: 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 making it possible to make purchases with just the tab of a card or to pass through a security checkpoint more quickly. But ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling Gear Review: Tumi Ticon Leather Backpack
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: 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 making it possible to make purchases with just the tab of a card or to pass through a security checkpoint more quickly. But ...Gadling Gear Review: Pelican Elite Tablet Backpack
Jan 6th, 2013 at 11:00AM: When you see the baggage handlers hurling your suitcase on the car or you watch a fellow passenger trying to crush their carry-on to the already packed overhead bin, you start to ask yourself: is it time to switch to hard-sided luggage? Pelican makes super rugged packs that are something of a compromise. Your heart won't lurch in your throat as you remember that you left your tablet in your pack ...Gadling Gear Review: ECBC Javelin Daypack
Dec 10th, 2012 at 8:00AM: It is amazing how much stuff we carry with us when we hit the road these days. Between laptops, tablets, smartphones, books, work files and various other items, our carry-on bags are often close to bursting. Lugging all of that gear around can be a real challenge unless you have a good daypack to help lighten the load and keep everything organized. The Javelin pack from ECBC is just such a bag, ...Gadling Gear Review: This Year's Favorite Gear
Nov 26th, 2012 at 9:00AM: I've been reviewing gear for a few years now. I wrote for a snowshoeing magazine and a site focused on gear for travelers before I joined the Gadling crew. That means I'm kind of a tough sell when it comes to new outdoor and travel clothing, bags and accessories. And I test everything, I ride my bike in the rain to see if that jacket is really waterproof, I wrangle that roller bag into the ...Gadling Gear Review: Cannondale Quick Backpack
Oct 15th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Finding the perfect carry-on bag can be a never-ending quest for some travelers. It has to be capable of carrying all of your gear, while still keeping its contents safe from harm. It should also be comfortable enough to lug around all day, but also durable enough to survive the rigors of the road. It also doesn't hurt if it happens to be attractive and affordable.
That description fits the new ...Gadling Gear Review: Gregory Border Laptop Day Pack
Jul 22nd, 2012 at 10:00AM: 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 flaws. The Gregory Border, a new TSA friendly laptop bag, has got it all figured out – really.
This pack is airport ...Gadling Gear Review: Brooklyn Outfitters Wolfjaw 16L Backpack
Jun 11th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 smaller, lesser known companies who mix a passion for adventure into their designs. Many of these boutique gear companies are the ...Photo Of The Day: Tibetan Travelers
May 31st, 2012 at 6:30PM:
One of the travel world's more annoying debates is backpacker vs. rolling suitcase. Those with backpacks scoff at travelers wheeling suitcases along cobblestones, while the roll-aboard lovers might want to avoid the connotation that "backpacker" implies. Even backpackers are being criticized now for taking too much. In the end, it's just a place for one's stuff. We can all agree that seeing ...Gadling Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger 250 and Flipside 500 AW
May 29th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 gotten smaller and lighter, increased their megapixels, added new features and greatly reduced their prices. As a result, it is ...Do You Need A Backpack To Be A Backpacker?
Apr 26th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Backpacking. We call traveling from city to city for a long period of time "backpacking" because we usually carry very few possessions with us in – wait for it – a backpack. But, what about the travelers who are doing the same exact thing, staying in hostels, eating street food, wearing the same clothes everyday and trying desperately to get off the beaten path, but with a suitcase? ...Gadling Gear Reveiw: Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack
Apr 9th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 number of packs in a variety of sizes, which makes each of them useful depending on the length of the trip. Whether it's a ...Travel Smarter 2012: The best gear for your 2012 travels
Mar 19th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
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 don't stay shut and ooze shampoo all over the shirt you packed especially for that client meeting... Packing smart is just, well, ...Budget travel tips from the girls of Sixpenny Globe
Feb 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Last year, recent college graduates Kelsey Ogden and Kristen Refermat set off on the adventure of their lives -- a four-month, 12-country backpacking trip -- armed with two packs, four cameras, and a desire to document the ups and downs of traveling on $30 per day.
The result is Sixpenny Globe, a Kickstarter-crowdfunded travel documentary series following Kelsey and Kristen on their budget ...Powerbag - part bag, part portable power source
Dec 31st, 2011 at 1:00PM:
The Holiday season may be over, but that shouldn't stop you from paying attention to gift ideas (for yourself). If one of your New Years resolutions is to travel without landing at your destination with an empty iPad or phone, then we recommend checking out the assortment of bags from Powerbag. Their lineup covers everything from a basic sling, to a complete mobile office on wheels.
Now, a ...Guerrilla's Airporter Pack: A Backpacker All-in-One Bag
Dec 26th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Man, do I see a lot of luggage. Roll-aboards. Day packs. Laptop/iPad/digital whatever storage solutions. And honestly, most of them don't quite make the cut. Part of the reason I have so many of these things is that I continue to quest for The Perfect Bag. Light, versatile, the right pocket for that one thing that always gets loose and floats around inside my luggage.
I'm impressed when a ...Holiday gift guide for campers
Nov 29th, 2011 at 9:00AM: While most campers take the winter off to pursue other outdoor adventures, the holidays are still a great time to spoil the camper in your family with some fresh new gear. And, some of the heartier folks out there camp all year long, so they'll appreciate gifts that they can play with immediately. Here at Gadling, we're geeks for camping gear and love to get outside. With the holidays approaching ...Gift Guide for Warm Weather Adventurers
Nov 29th, 2011 at 8:00AM: As December approaches and the holiday season draws near, those warm summer days that we enjoyed just a few months back are already a distant memory. But no matter what the calendar says, I guarantee the adventurer on your shopping list is already plotting his or her next warm weather escape. Considering summer really is just a short plane ride away, here are some suggestions for what to buy them ...Tom Bihn's Aeronaut: A Great Long Weekend Bag
Nov 7th, 2011 at 9:00AM: I have what's fast becoming a stupid amount of luggage. It seems a little ridiculous that I haven't discovered the one bag to rule them, what with the tide of carry-on sized backpacks, roll-aboards, and duffels that come through the house. The problem is that each bag has its own idea use scenario, they've all got a different mash of features, and some are better for certain types of trips than ...Gadling gear review: OutThere AS-1 Pack
Oct 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: One of the things I enjoy most about my job is that I get the opportunity to test a lot of outdoor gear. I've been fortunate enough to put sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothing and much more through their paces, and in the process I've learned a lot about how those products differ and what distinguishes the good from the bad. After awhile, some of the gear starts to look the same, as one ...Gadling Gear Review: Osprey Raptor 14
Sep 8th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
I have a bit of a fetish for daypacks and, as such, I've become quite particular about what I like and what annoys the heck out of me. That's why I was so excited to try out my new Osprey Raptor 14 on a recent trip to Zion National Park. With temperatures pushing 100°F, hikes lasting hours and the air as dry as a bone, it's incredibly important that you have the right supplies and that ...
