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Keen Aliso Hybrid Daypack: Ideal for Days on the Trail or in Transit

Keen Aliso Daypack © Mike Richard KEEN (makers of kickass footwear and other outdoor goodies) has just released a new collection of hybrid daypacks that aim to work just as well out on the trail as they do as your go-to carry-on bag. Among them, the ultralight 22L Aliso Daypack is both hydration reservoir and [...]

Icebreaker Unveils New Women’s Activewear & Travel Clothing [First Look]

More Icebreaker wear? Yes, admittedly we love it so much, we just. Can’t. Stop. Talking about it. BUT, if you’re a lady (or gentleman who prefers soft, frilly clothing), you’re in luck! Icebreaker has unveiled a new line of women’s activewear and outdoor/travel clothing – its lightest, finest weight of merino and first-ever travel shorts [...]

RHA SA950i Headphones: Professional Sound in a Portable On-Ear Package [First Look]

RHA is a relative newcomer to the U.S. market but they’ve been heard in the UK and around the world for years now. They’ve just released the SA950i – the on-ear counterpart to our previously mentioned MA450i. The goal with these is to provide professional, near-studio quality audio and features in the most compact footprint [...]

ibattz Battstation Tough Dual Pro: A Ruggedized Backup Battery for Hardcore Flashpackers

Packing a portable backup battery pack is nothing new – it’s practically a no-brainer for traveling gearheads (myself included). But ibattz ups the ante with their new Battstation Tough Dual Pro – a ruggedized portable USB battery pack that’s drop, dust and splash resistant. It also features dual USB output for charging two devices simultaneously, [...]

The iFlash: A USB Drive for Your Phone and Mac/PC

Last year, I finally gave up on carting a separate point-and-shoot camera on my travels. That decision coincided with the purchase of my iPhone 5 which (if you don’t know) boasts a really slick camera. But storing all of my photos in one place is a bit nerve-wracking. Apple’s built-in Photo Stream feature on the [...]

New Trent Travelpak Battery Pack / Charger: Stay Juiced Up on the Road

For travelers, few things are more frustrating than running out of juice on a long-haul flight or bus/train ride. New Trent’s Travelpak is a sleek, ultraportable charger and backup battery pack that aims to keep you powered up on the go. Features include: an integrated AC adapter with passthrough charging technology; ability to charge two [...]

Klingg Magnetic Cord Holder Keeps Your Headphones in Check While Traveling

If you’re tired of keeping your headphones untangled and in check every time you travel, Klingg may be the answer. It’s a “magnetic earphone cord holder” designed to allow you to listen to music without the flopping headphone cord, pulling your earbuds out, or getting the wire tangled. The lightweight two-piece design attaches to virtually [...]

iKit NuCharge Case/Cover: Double the Battery Life of Your iPhone 5

New iPhone accessory manufacturer iKit is scheduled to launch their brand new NuCharge iPhone case/cover combo that promises to double the device’s stock battery life with a 1900 mAh power pack. It’s designed as a snap-on case that stays on at all times via built-in grooves that connect to either a colored case cover or [...]

G-Form XTREME iPad Case Looks Badass, Promises Extreme Protection

We’ve long been fans of G-Form (perhaps we’re biased since they’re fellow Rhode Islanders). But their entire line-up of rugged cases not only looks awesome, but promises solid, near-bulletproof protection for your mobile gadgets. Their latest XTREME iPad Case is no different. Features include: Slim and lightweight design that is shock-proof and bag-friendly Made with [...]

Juicebar Mobile Charger: On-the-Go Backup Power in Your Pocket

You never want to be SOL when your mobile device decides to kick the bucket on a long-haul flight, 12-hour bus ride, etc. Thankfully, these days modern nomads have a variety of portable backup power options to choose from. The Juicebar Multi-Device Pocket Solar Charger is one such device. The feature that we really love [...]

NUU Splash: Waterproof Wireless Speaker for Traveling Audiophiles

Portable, wireless speakers are all the rage now. Audio manufacturer NUU has thrown its hat in the ring with the release of their Splash portable, waterproof wireless speaker. The Splash is specifically constructed and rated to handle all the water and dust you can throw at it. Features include: well-balanced sound; an aluminum design that [...]

Wicked Audio 3D Series Headphones: Urban Style for the Bold Traveler

We’ve long loved Wicked Audio‘s affordable line of stylish, quality headphones. Their 3D series features an edgy, urban look perfect for the bold traveler with an eye towards in-your-face style. Other features include: Colorful artwork to offer a visually striking 3D appeal Includes maximum noise isolation to inhibit ambient noise and ensure pure sound quality [...]

Soloshot “Automatic Cameraman”: Like Traveling with a Film Crew in Your Daypack

If you’re not the sort of well heeled travel photographer/videographer who rolls with an entire film crew, the new Soloshot is for you. Billed as an “automatic cameraman”, it’s designed for solo recording and capturing of photos and video when you haven’t got a backup crew or friends to do it for you. It mounts [...]

iTwin SecureBox: Your Key to Secure Cloud Storage

If cloud storage and computing were commonplace last year, they’re absolutely ubiquitous now. From Google Drive, to Dropbox, to Microsoft’s SkyDrive, there’s almost no reason to store your files locally anymore. But what about the security of these online fileboxes? Sure, you might expect that the big players in this space – Google + Microsoft [...]

iWalk Extreme 7500 Backup Battery: Go-Anywhere Power for (Almost) Any Device

The mobile power market has exploded in the past year, meaning travelers rarely need be without juice for their portable electronics. Thankfully, backup batteries have become increasingly small, yet even more powerful. Such is the case with iWALKUSA’s Extreme 7500 rechargeable universal backup battery.

Gomadic SunVolt Solar Charger: Versatile, Go-anywhere Power for Traveling Off the Grid [First Look]

Modern travelers and backpackers love their gadgets. And even if you don’t plan on Tweeting and YouTubing during your next off-the-grid outing, at the very least you’re likely to pack a digital camera, iPod/iPhone, maybe a GPS, and myriad other devices. Therein lies the perennial problem when you’re looking to travel off the grid. Enter [...]

RHA MA450i Noise Isolating Earphones [First Look]

British manufacturer RHA has recently released their line of headphones and earphones for the first time in the US. Of note: the company’s flagship MA450i noise isolating earphones. In addition to sounding fantastic, they’re also ultra-durable. The shell is constructed of aircraft grade aluminum, while the cord consists of reinforced copper cable inside a braided [...]

Sea to Summit Adaptor Traveller: The Ideal Travel Sheet

For backpackers who prefer to pack their own linens, Sea to Summit‘s new Coolmax® Adaptor Traveller Liner is the ideal travel sheet. Whether used by itself or as part of a layered sleep system, the stretchy Coolmax fabric wicks away moisture and helps your body stay comfortable in almost any temperature or humidity. The updated [...]

Wicked Audio Heist Earbuds: Share Your Music While On the Road

Wicked Audio continues to pump out great looking audio accessories. Their latest Heist headphones offer a sharing feature that includes a second jack built into the earbuds cord – perfect for travelers with friends or travelers looking to make new friends. Other features typical of the WA lineup include gold-plated jacks to keep them free [...]

G-Form Extreme Hydro Sleeve: Ultimate Protection for (Almost) Any Tablet

I know, I know. We’ve been gushing fanboys of G-Form for a while now (here and here). But with good reason. They make some of the most badass mobile phone and tablet cases around. (Have we mentioned their Extreme Edge encased iPad that survived a 100,000+ foot fall from space?!). Yeah, really. Their latest bit [...]

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