One of those things that are so obvious once you see it, but never think about before you do.   Out in the dark? No flashlight? Need to carry things but don't have a headlamp either? You have a flashlight feature on your phone, but your hands are full.  But you...

There has been plenty of writing about how RFID blocking material is not worth the effort or expense.   From NPR to CSOonline to NordVPN to Money Talks News  the answer is clear- NO. While it's an easy upsell for makers, it's just a solution in search of a problem.  Basically,...

The Journey bag will fit in most places most of the time.  The soft sides allow you to get away with a lot.   Plus, you shouldn't pack it super full, so it will squish if needed.  AND, of course, a key feature is to take the day pack off and...

Follow these rules when packing. They can be put into 3 different categories: dealing with the actual stuff, figuring out your plans ahead of time, and dealing with the rules and ramifications of how and where you travel. About Stuff: DON’T Over pack Of course.  It sounds simple, and it...

There has been so much backlash over the last couple decades about "fanny packs" that it just makes sense that they are actually useful, fashionable and coming back in style now.   Of course here in the US, a huge part of the problem is the name.  Besides making Australians and...