May 14th, 2013 at 11:00AM: If an airline damages a piece of your luggage, surely they will pay to repair or replace it, right? Don't be so sure. I've been very lucky over the years in checking bags but my luck ran out on a flight to Chicago from San Francisco over the weekend, when I found out that there are plenty of loopholes that airlines use to avoid paying for damaged luggage.
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Airlines Use Loopholes To Avoid Paying For Damaged Bags
May 14th, 2013 at 11:00AM: If an airline damages a piece of your luggage, surely they will pay to repair or replace it, right? Don't be so sure. I've been very lucky over the years in checking bags but my luck ran out on a flight to Chicago from San Francisco over the weekend, when I found out that there are plenty of loopholes that airlines use to avoid paying for damaged luggage.
I prefer to travel light and bring my ...Traveling With Food Allergies Easier With Smartphone Add-On
Dec 16th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Traveling with food allergies requires an extra measure of caution for those affected. In the past, that caution may have kept them from sampling local fare, a big part of any travel experience. Now, a new smartphone add-on will allow allergy-suffering travelers to test their meal at restaurants, food trucks, sidewalk cafes or any other dining venue around the world.
I have a friend in the UK ...Gadling Gift Guide: Family Travel With A Lap Child Under 2
Dec 14th, 2012 at 9:00AM: After many trips around the world with a baby (we'll board our 40th flight next week to Brazil), I've seen all manner of products labeled for travel. Many of them are too bulky, heavy or otherwise impractical when you are already dealing with a squirmy child, diaper bag, carry-on, and stroller, but I've discovered a few things that can make travel easier and collected many of them on Pinterest. ...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 Travelers On Their Favorite Gear
Nov 23rd, 2012 at 9:00AM: Gadling contributors are, by occupation, a well traveled lot and they're hard on their kit. They want stuff that works – stuff that lasts, stuff that's genuinely useful, stuff they're never sorry they packed. While you're hunting little extras to gift your favorite traveler, consider this list of favorites from some of the most traveled people on the Internet.
McLean Robbins: As a ...How To Replace Anything (Anything) Lost On A Business Trip
Sep 15th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
What's the independent business traveler's worst enemy? It's not hotel Wi-Fi. It's Radio Shack. Have you seen how much they charge for a micro-usb cable? Twenty bucks. Same cable at monoprice? About a dollar.
Forgetting simple things like power bricks and phone adapters is one of the most frustrating side effects about business travel. Often the frustration doesn't even come from the ...Why I Buy Travel Gear From REI: You Can Return Old Underwear
Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:00AM: There are a million and one places to buy travel gear, but I think there's only one that will take back year-old pairs of used underwear: REI. This might read like a paid endorsement, but it isn't. I almost never write about products or stores that I like but I've got to give props to REI, my one-stop shop for travel.
Over the years, I've had a number of positive experiences buying, and ...Charge Your Electronics On The Go With Your T-Shirt
Jul 15th, 2012 at 1:00PM: Do you ever feel like you're constantly on the go when traveling, never having time to charge your electronics? You won't have to worry about missing that snapshot because of a dead camera battery again, as researchers from the University of South Carolina have discovered a way to turn everyday T-shirts into chargeable power packs.
The way it works is fluoride chemicals are baked into the ...The Next Must-Have Adventure Gear? The 'Invisible' Bike Helmet
May 25th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Hate traveling with a bulky, plastic bike helmet? Say hello to the Hövding Bike Helmet, an ingenious invention out of Sweden that takes up only a sliver of space in your luggage and activates only upon impact, much like a car's airbag.
Reminiscent of the zippered collar of an athletic jacket, the scarf-like Hövding contains a folded-up "invisible" nylon hood whose trigger ...Gadling Gear Review: SuperTooth Disco Portal Speaker
May 21st, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 we don't always want to wear headphones to get the best sound. Fortunately a number of companies now make excellent portable ...The Newest Innovation In Snorkeling: The Powerbreather
May 17th, 2012 at 2:00PM: When traveling to tropical regions, I love snorkeling and seeing the unique marine life. However, one thing I hate is how I can never seem to perfectly place the snorkel tube as to not get water in my mouth. Luckily, a new product called the Powerbreather has been designed to fix this.
Tagged as the "future in swimming," the Powerbreather is a ring shaped, elastic snorkel that wraps around the ...Nat Geo Announces 2012 Gear Of The Year
May 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 apparel earning a place on the list.
Some of the more interesting items to get the nod include a new sleeping bag from Sierra ...Gadling Gear Review: Western Digital My Book Live
May 7th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 have an Internet connection. We even told you how cloud services will change the way that you travel in our recent "Travel ...Clean Camping: The Nemo Helio Allows For Portable Showering
May 5th, 2012 at 2:00PM: While camping can be a lot of fun, one issue many people have is the lack of hygiene. Even when there are showers available, they're often dirty and lacking in water pressure and hot water. Luckily, the Nemo Helio Pressure Shower compact shower system helps to solve this very problem.
According to the website, the product "comes in a small, neatly nested kit, weighs less than a full Nalgene, ...Gadling Gear Review: Keen Turia Sandals
Apr 30th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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. Perhaps their most iconic offering is their line of sandals which continues to evolve and improve while retaining the core ...Love Camping And Biking? Try Kamp-Rite's Midget Bushtrekka
Apr 24th, 2012 at 3:00PM: For those interested in ecotourism as well as the great outdoors, here is a piece of gear that is perfect for you. Kamp-Rite has introduced a unique kind of bike trailer that allows campers to set up a special Kamp-Rite Oversize Tentcot tent on top of the trailer. While this may sound like you'd be sleeping on unsteady ground, the company insists that the product's fully adjustable leveling jacks ...Gadling Gear Review: Eureka Warrior 230 IR Lantern
Apr 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: 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 curl up in a warm sleeping bag with a good book. However, once you get comfortable in that sleeping bag, you don't want to ...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, ...Gadling gear review: Supertooth HD Bluetooth car speakerphone
Mar 14th, 2012 at 12:00PM: 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 us not fortunate enough to own such a vehicle there are a number of options available that deliver similar functionality. Take ...Travel Smarter 2012: New technologies that make travel more social
Mar 11th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
While there was once a time when people would simply head down to their local travel agent for a trip recommendation, the world of social media and technology has greatly impacted the way we travel. And that's not only in terms of tips and advice, but also, in regards to trip sharing, accommodation booking, finding travel companions, and even choosing who we sit next to on a flight. Here are ...
