Modern Vagabond

Motrr Galileo: A Clever New iOS Device for Creative Travel Photography, Video and More

These days, it’s rare for us here at Vagabondish HQ to stumble upon a truly new and unique travel gadget. Yet the new Galileo by Motrr is in a category all its own. Frankly, we’re not even sure how to classify it. What it does is quite simple – it allows you to “rotate an [...]

Outdoor Tech Buckshot: A Rugged, Wireless, Go-Anywhere Speaker for the Outdoorsy Traveler

Portable speakers are all the rage these days, particularly among travelers. What’s exceptional about Outdoor Tech’s latest Buckshot though is that it’s designed to be ultra-portable, rugged, and water-resistant. Oh and the battery lasts around 16 hours (!) – good for at least one all-night ho(s)tel rave or one really, really long bike ride in [...]

Goal Zero Rock Out 2: A Rugged Portable Speaker Built for Life on the Road

Goal Zero is best known for their rugged, ultraportable solar power solutions – great for backpackers and travelers visiting far-flung destinations with little/no access to the grid. It’s no surprise that we included their Guide 10 Plus Mobile solar kit among our 2012 Holiday Gear Guide. Not content to be a “one trick pony”, GZ [...]

Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter: Must-have, All-in-one Gadget for Flashpackers

After three years, I’ve finally found a replacement for my trusty Kensington Universal Travel Adapter. Flashpackers will love Satechi’s latest Smart Travel Router & Adapter which pulls triple duty – as charger, adapter, and router all in one. This (almost) pocket-sized gadget adapts to fit four of the most common plug configurations used in more [...]

CHARGECARD: The Ultra-Compact, Wallet-Friendly Charging “Cable” for Travelers

Sure, the standard charging cable that shipped with your smartphone is not particularly “bulky”. But after a few hours in your luggage, it’s guaranteed to be a tangled mess. The new CHARGECARD from NOMAD aims to solve that problem. It’s an ultra-compact (read: about the size of two credit cards stacked), travel-friendly charging “cable” that [...]

Bravo Weatherproof Case: Near Bulletproof Travel Protection for Your iPhone

Among the most serious threats to an Apple-loving adventure traveler’s gear is damage to their iPhone (read: their phone, camera, MP3 player, note taker, etc.). Luckily Tigra Sport has introduced the Bravo Case – the world’s first waterproof aluminum iPhone case. The anodized aluminum housing is stylish enough for metro/urban travelers and plenty badass for [...]

KEEN’s Latest Newport H2 Sandals Are Designed Entirely by You

We’ve been digging KEEN’s entire lineup of sandals since … well since the idea of Vagabondish.com was barely a hopeful glimmer in my eye. My Newport H2 watershoes are often the only pair that I pack (including on extended trips to Alaska and Africa). They’re versatile, durable, packable and the rugged design screams “I’M AN [...]

V-MODA Crossfade M-100: Near-bulletproof Headphones in a Collapsible, Travel-friendly Design

We really dug V-MODA’s Crossfade M-80 headphones (released last year) – the look, the durability, the sound. And perhaps most importantly: it was all available in an ultra-compact, travel-friendly package. Now the audio manufacturer’s upped the ante with the Crossfade M-100 series – billed as “a personal concert for your head”. And, at north of [...]

UCLEAR HBC220 Snow: Boomless Bluetooth Headset for the Active Winter Traveler

If you prefer to team up on our outdoor winter adventures, it’s nice to know that you can actually communicate with the other members in your group. UCLEAR can make it happen with their latest HBC220 Snow Bluetooth Helmet Communicator. Star Trek-sounding product marketing aside, the HBC220 is actually a very simple device full of [...]

Motorola Whisper: High Def, Ultra-Compact Bluetooth Headset for Travelers

Wireless, mobile headsets are a dime a dozen these days. Motorola’s latest Whisper Wireless Headset takes the staid Bluetooth headset to a whole other level. Cutting-edge voice technology and wind cancellation promise ridiculous clarity at a range of up to 300-feet. The included long-life battery offers six hours of talk time or six full days [...]

Arnette Change Up Sunglasses: Lightweight, Durable Specs for the Suave Traveler

Interchangeable sunglasses (meaning, you can swap the stems) are nothing new. But Arnette’s new Change Up specs add a few new tricks to the mix. Firstly, they of course feature two different sets of arms: the thin are sleeker, while the thick provide greater protection from the sun and other elements. They’ve also been designed [...]

Anker Astro3 Battery: Keep Your Gadgets Going and Going … and Going on the Road

External backup batteries are standard packing for gearhead travelers – there’s virtually no other way to keep your gadgets juiced up on the road. Which is why, if you’re going to pack extra juice, go big. The Anker Astro3 12000mAh features the highest available 4A capacity to charge up to three devices at once. An [...]

id America Spark Headphones: Lightweight Aluminum Buds Sound Great, Take a Beating

id America’s latest Spark headphones boast a slick, spark plug-inspired look that gearhead travelers will love. The lightweight, dual-layer aluminum design delivers great sound with solid build quality designed to take a serious beating. Features include: an inline microphone module with built-in audio controls; precision acoustics through a high performance dynamic driver and special high [...]

SteriPEN Ultra: The World’s Most Advanced Portable UV Water Purifier

SteriPEN first popped onto our radar back in 2007. Since then, we’ve been traveling with ours to any destination where tap water might be a bit suspect. Every other year or so, the company manages to make their already ultra-compact, user-friendly water purifiers even better. Their latest version – the SteriPEN Ultra – is billed [...]

Add Trippy Grit, Grain and Gradient Effects to Your Travel Photos with Mextures

The iTunes store is rife with thousands of photo editing apps. But most of them, frankly, suck. The Mextures iPhone app offers more than 70 legitimately unique and very cool textures. Tons of light leaks, gritty and grainy film textures, dusty vintage film scans, tasteful grunge, and gorgeous gradients. These textures are created from actual [...]

KEEN Kanga Ballerina: A Lightweight, Versatile Women’s Travel Shoe

KEEN’s long been known for bulletproof, ultra-comfortable water and outdoor shoes. Their latest Kanga series of women’s footwear is all of that with a bit of toned-down, everyday style. The Kanga Ballerina is incredibly versatile, comfortable and crafted of durable, soft microfiber and breathable mesh lining. Bonus: at less than 5 ounces, their extremely lightweight [...]

ECOROX: Ultra-portable, Waterproof Speaker Is the Perfect Travel Companion

Music-loving travelers want just two things in their portable speakers: they need to sound good and be able to take a beating. ECOXGEAR’S entire badass line of products is purpose-built to do both and their latest ECOROX portable speaker aims to be the perfect travel companion to keep the party going on the move. It’s [...]

Phiaton Bridge MS 500: DJ-Quality Headphones for the Traveling Audiophile

While [ahem] lesser, hip-hop-mogul-branded headphones have become all the rage, Phiaton continues to focus on crafting legitimate premium quality cans. Their newly introduced flagship MS 500 headphones are serious business. They look great, sound great, and fold up nice and compact for easy packing. At nearly $300, they don’t come cheap. But the rather lengthy [...]

Pixuru: Seamless Mobile-to-Canvas Printing for Your Favorite Travel Photos

For photo-happy travelers seeking a fast, inexpensive, and stupid simple way to get your photos off your camera and onto your wall, Pixuru is just what you need. The company offers a variety of materials on which to print your photos-turned-artwork, including canvas, metal, and even wood. Whichever option you choose, they guarantee your print [...]

Minx Go Speaker: Room-filling Sound in a Small, Travel-friendly Form Factor

Cambridge Audio has long been known for kick-ass home and professional audio products. Most recently, however, they’ve jumped head first into the portable audio game. At roughly 5×9″, their latest Minx Go Bluetooth speaker is pint-sized and perfectly proportioned for travel. It connects readily to any phone, tablet or computer that supports Bluetooth. An array [...]

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