Travel Gear Reviews

I've been writing a lot about the Abode Security System because I'm a total security geek and I'm having fun with this versatile, modern system. You can read my review of the basic system HERE and about the newest systerm HERE. One great thing about it is how you can...

Stanley has some new vacuum containers you need to know about. The Stanely Master  Food Jar holds 24 ounces of food like yummy soups to keep you warm this fall and winter, and keeps it hot for the whole day. It uses a technology called "QuadVac" to insulate and it...

The MyCharge Adventure JumpStart Portable Charger is perfect to take along on your road trips and even everyday jaunts. It's got 6600mAh that will jump start your car, motorcycle, ATV, and boat, so you can be totally self sufficient, isn't that cool? It also charges...

My feet have been freezing lately. We've had snow already and a few cold days that have kept my feet ice cold. Enter the BearPaw Short Elle Boot. Warmth! You know what's awesome about these boots? they can handle rain. Straight out of the NeverWet collection, the Elle...

Darn Tough of Vermont makes my favorite socks, and they're my son's favorite too. We fight over them all them time, and the only way I can keep them away from him is to get girly colors like pink and purple with flowers. But they do make a collection just for the...

Look at this gorgeous Duffel. It's the Gregory Alpaca 45 Duffel, and it's as functional as it is easy on the eyes. Isn't that blue soothing? Soothing is a vibe I like on my adventures to balance out excitement. The Gregory Alpaca 45 Duffel is heavy duty. I would not...

The Fuse Chicken Titan Plus Lightning Cable is a longer version of this fabulous Titan cable which has become my one and ONLY cable that still works. Seriously, the only one since I wrote that first review and have since tested and used about six other cables. I don't...

Here are some slightly rose colored glasses for your summer enjoyment in the Serengeti Gloria Sunglasses. These are one of Serengeti's "feminine" designs with a cate-eye look. They come in different lense and frame colors, and I love the sleek Satin Titanium matched...

Summer is almost here guys, just a few more days. This is my favorite time for cycling, it’s magical. I don’t even think of it as exercise because it’s so fun. This Liv Flourish bicycle is a great year-round bike, but I first discovered it during the summer in Vail,...

Patagonia's new lightweight duffels are perfect to take along on your travels for when you are expecting to come back with souvenirs and extra goods. It's also great in reverse--you have extras you will not return with. That's because the duffel packs down small and...

Every now and then, something comes my way that is so different and so fun that it makes me a little giddy. Like this gorgeous O-venture cOmbO set. Isn’t that pretty? The best part is that it makes life easier and I dare you to lose your keys on this big O key-ring....

If you are going into bear territory, you want to bring a bear bell at minimum, and preferably a can of spray as well. SABRE Frontiersman Bear Spray is tested to be the most effective on the market, with a spray blast that reaches up to 35ft away. This is the brand...

KEEN has updated the Hoodoo Boot to a new level of awesomeness that will keep your feet warm and toasty for the rest of the winter. I don't know about you, but I have been freezing cold for weeks. My feet are always the coldest and I appreciate a warm boot. Besides...

You know how you're supposed to keep a window shattering tool in your car in case you end up in water? I know, I shudder to think of it too. And you're supposed to be able to cut through a seatbelt easily as well. Well here is the perfect tool for this and way beyond....

The new Ahnu Montara Lux Insulated Boot is just what we all need right now, while we are being blasted with Arctic weather. These boots are cozy and warm, and comfortable. Waterproof nubuck and 200 grams of thinsulate keep your feet nice and warm in snow and cold...

The Giro Sonnet Bike Helmet is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. It's so light weight, that as helmets go, I hardly know it's there. The fit is perfect for me, and it's easy to adjust. My son has used it several times in a pinch, and he loves it too. I...

Bellroy products scream quality. They are so well made and so great looking, you feel like you have a treasure when you open the cool envelope they come in to reveal what's inside. Check out the Bellroy All Conditions Phone Pocket. It's a weatherproof oversized wallet...

Talk about charming. How picturesque and quaint to see a bicycle with a pretty bike basket. A real basket. Check out the Nantucket Madaket Creel Bike Basket. The design was inspired by an antique fishing creel and has a lid, which is not always easy to find with bike...

Leave it to Exped to make a rain poncho cool. I don't know how, but they upgraded this backpack staple. The Exped Daypack & Bike Poncho is a high quality rain poncho that packs down small. It's perfect to throw in your daypack to have just in case. The material...

hat make you want a new pair. Check out these new Cobalt Swell Chaco Classic Z/X1 Sandal. The soothing blue reminds me of water and it's cooling and perfect for hot summer days. What I love about Chacos is that they work in a variety of situations. Wear them hiking,...

Like everything else, coffee tastes better outside. I've tried all sorts of ways to make coffee while camping and traveling. French press, cowboy coffee and (blech) instant.  In hotels, I feel like I've tried every possible machine out there, but sometimes the most...

There's nothing like some hot Chai tea when it's cold outside.  Even more so when you're enjoying your meals outside on a camping trip.  GSI Outdoors makes a fabulous little tea pot perfect for camping and travel.  It comes by itself or as part of this set called THE...

They say this year mosquitoes and ticks get worse.  So what if, like me, you are sensitive to chemicals and avoid bug spray like the plague?  You can invest in some of the Ex Officio BugsAway clothing, that's what. Check out this Halo shirt which incorporates Insect...

The Jetboil Sol was designed with extreme conditions in mind.  But even if your adventures don't take you into the back country, this is a wonderful thing to have.   This little stove is perfect for boiling water for coffee, tea, your morning oatmeal or soup on the...