Suunto 5 GPS watch: Most outdoor athletes benefit to some degree from wearing a sports-focused, fitness-oriented watch during their workouts. The problem is, many of those watches are expensive, overly complex, and/or offer poor battery life. With the release of the new Suunto 5 watch however, long-time outdoor brand Suunto is looking to change all … Read more
Each day this week I’ve been sharing some of my favorite tech gadgets that I carry with me when hitting the road on my semi-frequent travels. Those have included things like a pair of noise cancelling headphones from TaoTronics, a beautiful GPS watch from Citizen, and the RavPower FileHub –– a device that I described as … Read more
All week long this week I’ll be sharing reviews for some products that adventure travelers are sure to love the next time they hit the road. On Monday, I shared my thoughts on a new set of noise cancelling headphones from TaoTronics and yesterday I reviewed an amazing GPS watch from Citizen. Today, I have … Read more
Citizen Satellite Wave GPS Freedom: All week long, I’m sharing some interesting and useful pieces of gear that will provide adventure travelers with more convenience and comfort while on the road. Yesterday I offered up a review of the new noise-canceling headphones from TaoTronics, which I find indispensable on long flights or in airports. Today, … Read more
All week long this week I’ll be sharing some reviews of products that are a bit different than the my regular fare of outdoor and adventure focused gear. Instead, I’ll be posting reviews of pieces of gear that I find essential while traveling, helping me to survive not only long flights to far-flung destinations, but … Read more
The arrival of truly wireless earbuds a few years back was a real game-changer for runners and cyclists. While the transition away from traditional earphones that plugged into our mobile devices to Bluetooth models that delivered audio wirelessly was a great step forward, there were still issues to contend with. Most notably, there was still … Read more
AxisGo Water Housing for iPhone: One of the best things about using an iPhone as my smartphone of choice is that it gets lots of options when it comes to accessories. While some phone manufacturers struggle to even get quality cases made for their devices, Apple’s ecosystem is filled with unique, weird, and wonderful add-ons. … Read more
The gear that we carry with us on our expeditions has come a very long way in recent years. In the past, we’d take the usual stuff, tents, sleeping bags, fuel, food, and so on. But in the modern era of exploration, adventure travel, and mountaineering we’re also heading out with a host of electronic … Read more
Having recently purchased a new 11-inch Apple iPad Pro I’ve now entered the world of USB-C cables and charging solutions. Up until this point, I’d only owned one other USB-C powered device, using a converter cable to keep it charged while on the go. But the world is embracing this new type of plug in … Read more
NYA-EVO Fjord 36 Photography Backpack: As a frequent traveler who often needs to bring a lot of camera gear with him on his adventures, finding the right backpack for a trip can be a real challenge. My natural inclination is to always go light and fast, carrying as little as possible. Since I need to … Read more