As any seasoned traveler knows, it isn't always easy to find enough power outlets to charge your various devices. It's also not very economical to carry an entire power strip around in your bag. This is where the Monster Outlets to Go 4-Outlet Power Strip comes in handy, despite it's overly long name. It sports four outlets (two on each side) in…
The Edge 30 Backpack by Velo Transit is an ideal bag for cyclists—or really, anyone who ever has to deal with rain while carrying their things around outdoors. The interior lining is RF-welded and thus prevents moisture from leaking in or out. The bag's main enclosure is of the "rolltop" variety, meaning it rolls down when not in-use to keep rain out,…
Alright, you're packed, you're well-caffeinated, and it's time to head out the door. Hopefully by now you've chosen a good way to carry your money and passport around, but if not, you should have a gander at the Saddleback Leather Passport Wallet. This thing was built with international travelers in mind. It has two credit card slots, each of which can hold…
(Pictured on right. Aeropress not included.) Let's say you've organized your suitcase, but in your rush to get out the door you totally forgot to get your morning caffeine fix. As long as you remembered to pack your travel coffee gear the night before, you're in good shape. Along with an Aeropress and a bag of fresh beans, you're going to want…
Over the years, I've discovered that one of the best ways for me to have a better time while traveling is by keeping all my stuff neatly organized. The peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly where everything is in my suitcase—along with the Zen-like feeling I get from the packing process itself—always leads to a better outlook on the trip.…
The RockWall is a dual-USB wall charger that can power an iPad and iPhone simultaneously. The iPad port is 10.5W and the iPhone port is 5W, so each device will charge fairly quickly. The main portion of the unit can be swiveled 90° away from the power outlet surface by pressing the big silver buttons on either side, allowing for better compatibility…
The Think Tank TurnStyle 20 is a sleek and practical sling bag designed to hold a standard DSLR camera, along with several lenses and plenty of other accessories. There are tons of little pockets throughout the bag for pens and memory cards and whatnot, along with a larger pocket on the back side that can comfortably hold a full-sized iPad. Watch this…
The ASUS WL-330NUL is a nifty little device that offers travelers a little more flexibility with their network setup. It's a miniature, super-light 802.11n router that can easily fit in your pocket or bag (it's about the size of my thumb). To keep things as simple as possible, it has just one ethernet port, one flip-out USB jack, and a power connector.…
LifeStraw Go is essentially a sports water bottle, but with a crazy-good filter built in. You can use it to scoop up water from just about anywhere in the world and then safely drink it through the mouthpiece. By the time the water has made it up the straw, the filter has already removed 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of waterborne…
Made by HoldFast (the company behind the awesome Ruck Strap), the HF Triple is a beautiful leather dopp kit for carrying your smallest travel/adventuring essentials. It's handcrafted from Kodiak oil-tanned cowhide by one of HF's own designers, Matt Swaggart, and every edition features a handle made from antique rope he happens to come across. $165 at HoldFast.
My wife and I are big fans of Disney's theme parks. We actually intend to visit Disneyland and California Adventure later this year, which will be a perfect time to try out this brand-new Magic Passport app for iPhone, designed by the awesome folks at Pacific Helm. Here's how they describe it: “Contained inside your Magic Passport is a list of all…
The folks at GORUCK are well-known for producing military-grade bags, the sort you'd typically want to carry a lot of stuff in. But they've also got a line of smaller, more streamlined bags they've dubbed Bullet Rucks, for those single-day excursions on the trail. Each of these three "day rucks" — sized at 5 L ($95), 10 L ($175), and 15 L…
The presence of RFID chips in our credit cards and international passports has greatly increased in the last several years, and you can bet there are thieves who want the data on those chips. A company called Ainste has come up with some products to help keep your information safe while traveling. For cards in particular, they've got the RFID Small Evan…
The guys at Native Union have put on a Kickstarter project called JUMP, a charge cable with its own built-in battery pack. It can detect when your device is at full power, and will then begin storing some power on its own, enough to charge an iPhone up to 30% when it's needed most. When you're done using it, the cable wraps…
We're definitely fans of Mophie's line of Juice Packs around here, because they keep our iPhones from dying when we need them most. And now, Mophie has just announced the Space Pack, which will offer the same power backup with the addition of onboard file storage. Available in 16GB ($150) or 32GB ($180) models, the Space Pack can store all the same…
When my wife and I stay in hotels during trips, one hassle we always hate dealing with is keeping track of our toiletries. It seems like something always ends up being misplaced or left behind when we check out. The Lay-N-Go Traveler might be just what we need. It's essentially a small bag that opens up flat when you loosen the nylon…
There are innumerable laptop sleeves in the world, but I can't say I've ever seen one quite like the Evernote Diver Sleeve. Rather than having a zipper or other enclosing mechanism, the neoprene Diver Sleeve simply stretches around the laptop like a sock, with pull-tabs at either side of the opening for super quick unmasking. The Diver Sleeve comes in two sizes…
Traveling with a laptop is a necessity for a lot of people, but having one just sit in your lap while you type isn't very ergonomic or comfortable. The AViiQ portable laptop stand is a pretty good solution for this. Not only does it allow you to elevate the laptop and keep your lap from overheating, but it folds up crazy-thin –…
The Karma WiFi Hotspot is a "social" 4G hotspot that allows you to openly share your connection with the people around you in order to earn free data (hence the "Karma" in the title). I can see how this would worry people who are sensitive to security issues, but hey, I think it's an interesting idea. Up to eight devices can connect…
Anybody who's ever read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will tell you: a towel is one of the most important and useful things a traveler can carry. And if you're going to have one with you at all times, the Packtowl Nano Light Towel is an excellent choice. This thing can absorb just about any liquid you throw at it (up to…