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Keep “yo-self” Dry! I was heading up North to Vermont to spend some time hiking along a riverbank and do some canoeing. No matter how careful I’ve been I’ve always managed to wind up with some wet gear. Residual water in the boat, rain, or just setting my pack down in some wet grass has […]
Finally a truly waterproof backpack! If you’ve ever searched for a waterproof backpack for your travels and adventures, you’ve likely found that the results are both scarce and pricey. What’s surprising is that there are NOT more options for the traveling backpacker. You never know when you’ll get caught in the rain […]
My normal focus on travel gear reviews usually tend to bring me to backpacks, clothing or some new electronic device. So when I needed to get a new pair of sunglasses I decided I’d share my experience with my new eyewear. After all, a lot of us do decide to go away some place sunny! […]
Rothco Tacticanvas Go Pack I am always trying to use the smallest backpack or bag necessary. I pick what I need and then see what pack will accommodate my survival equipment and personal stuff. Last week I had a 3 day trip to Chicago flying out of Providence. My Osprey 46 was to big […]
I was in Norway recently planning a day trek with my brother. We were heading high in the mountains above the timberline. Weather up there can be unforgiving, even in June. I needed to pack appropriately for cold, rain or even snow. The pack I had been traveling with was sized at 46 liters and […]
Today with all the color flashy tablets on the market the Kindle Paperwhite 3G doesn’t really seem that exciting. Like a book or newspaper, flat white, boring? Well depends what you want. The Paperwhite is very easy on the eyes and mimics the ease of reading an actual paper book. A built-in light is also […]
It’s tough to find a running shoe that you like, let alone a shoe that will perform well in a mud race. Like many running sneakers, you want it to be comfortable, stable and light. When you are doing a mud run you want all that and the best grip in the muck you can […]
Recently I came across a different product for your phone called the Grip V. It’s not a protective case but more of an add-on. It is a small card case designed to adhere to the back of your phone, with a small strap for your hand, built into it. Why would you need a hand […]
A quarter-zip fleece has to be one of the most versatile articles of clothing you can have while traveling. We all know the benefits of layering clothes to stay warm and the ability to shed a layer as our body heats up. But the casual look of a good quarter zip fleece can pass today […]
We all know the advantages of packing light. Less to carry, less to check in. The only disadvantage on longer trips is that you will need to do laundry more often. Many places we travel to lack laundromats and sometimes the costs of hotel laundry services is just ridiculous. Two pairs of jean, a few […]
Let’s face it, we rely heavily on our smartphones when traveling. It’s our GPS, camera and contact to our friends and family. Unfortunately battery technology has yet to catch up with our heavy usage. It really is an inconvenience when the battery goes dead on the road. Now that most devices do not have a […]
Certain apps are a must when traveling abroad. Especially when you are going to be in multiple countries using various currencies. You could be at a kiosk looking to exchange dollars for euros and want to double check how good the rate is. Or you could be out shopping and want to now the price […]
I think we’re past the days of the “man-purse”? Today every dude from cubicle dweller to hiker has some sort of messenger bag slung across their shoulder. But you do want something that fits the bill for traveling. I needed something small enough to go with my backpack that would (hopefully) get overlooked as a […]
Most of us travel coach. The lay-flat passenger seats shown in airline ads are out of reach for the majority of us. Or all the money saved by flying coach is money saved for another trip. So, you have a red eye flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt and need to get some sleep onboard, but […]
I travel a lot and I travel light. One of the best space savers when I’m packing is to only have one jacket. I wear it while while I’m traveling, I use it as a blanket on the plane, train or boat. It’s a tough call to pick just one jacket for everything. But after […]