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Home » Travel Gear & Tech

Travel Gear & Tech Reviews

Whether it’s the tried and true or new innovations, as travelers we always want to make sure what we have is going to suit us well when we’re on the road.  These are honest reviews of travel gear & tech that we’ve used, with recommendations of what to buy and make sure you have on your packing list.

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7 Essential Apps For Iceland

Iceland
Make your trip to Iceland easier with these 7 essential apps to plan ahead with the weather, places to...
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The Ultimate Summer In Europe Packing Guide

Europe
Ready for a summer exploring Europe but wondering what to pack? We have the ultimate packing list so you...
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The Heat Company Gloves Review – Best Winter Gloves For Photographers

Have you ever done photography in extreme cold? If you have, you know that the struggle is real in...
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33 Practical Camping Gift Ideas For Outdoor Lovers

Have that friend or family member that is a true outdoor lover and not sure what to get? With...
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Effydesk TerraDesk Standing Desk Review

Effydesk has partnered with ChopValue to bring to you their Closed Loop Collection of sustainable office furniture solutions. Through...
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Honest Fenix HM65R Review – Headlamp For Camping

Headlamps are a must when it comes to camping. They light your way, allow you to go handsfree, and...
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Kammok Arctos Review – Is this ultralight quilt worth it?

If you’re in the market for an ultralight trail quilt that can handle cold temperatures, is versatile to work...
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Kammok Firebelly 30 Down Trail Quilt Review

Are you looking at buying a down trail quilt that is ultralight, water repellent, super comfortable, and can replace...
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ergonofis Shift 2.0 Standing Desk Review

I never thought I’d ever want a sit-stand desk but with so much more time working from home and...
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Quilt Vs. Sleeping Bag – The Kammok Firebelly And Bobcat

There’s a piece of outdoor gear that you need to have if you don’t already have it. It’s called...
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Best Portable Hammock Stand – Kammok Swiftlet Review

For a long time hammocks were restricted to the perfect pair of trees. Then came DIY hammock stands, and...
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Rosetta Stone Japanese – How Good Is It For Learning Japanese?

Japan
For the past number of years now, I’ve been making trips to Japan and one thing that I continuously...
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12 Of The Best Apps For Japan Travel

Japan
When it comes to travel to Japan, things can easily get lost in translation.  Whether you’re a first timer...
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Best Offline Maps App For Travel That Isn’t Google

When it comes to travel, map apps are an indispensable part of our toolkit that sits loaded on our...
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How Good Is Rosetta Stone For Learning Mandarin Chinese? – Review

China
Rosetta Stone has to be one of the easiest ways to learn Mandarin I have a confession.  My Mandarin...
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The Best Europe SIM Card For Data – A Review Of KnowRoaming

In today’s world, international roaming feels like such a backwards idea.  Why is it so complicated when all you...
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Review: Skyroam Solis Portable Wifi Hotspot Device – Never Worry About Data Or Battery Again

The way we travel today is so different than before.  One of the biggest change is in technology and...
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Amplify Your Smartphone Photography With Pixter Lenses

I love my iPhone.  It’s my workhorse when I’m travelling and more and more I’m finding that sometimes it’s...
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The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L Travel Pack That Transforms To Your Needs

Sometimes you’re just going on a short trip somewhere and you only need 5 days worth of clothing.  You...
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Review Of The Ready-For-Anything Multi-Tool – TREAD By Leatherman

This post brought to you by Leatherman. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Going Awesome Places....
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Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L – Unboxing And First Impressions

I have a confession to make. I love camera bags.  It seems that I have a new bag every...
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Travel Boxer Underwear Comparison – ExOfficio Versus SCOTTeVEST

Up until now, ExOfficio boxer briefs have been my go-to travel underwear.  They’ve reigned supreme for me because I’ve tested...
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Crosskix 2.0 Yellowjacket Review

Travel gear is all about versatility and being lightweight.  You always want to bring gear with you that you...
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Nonda ZUS Smart USB Car Charger Review

My car is a hub of sorts.  It’s my main mode of transportation going from place to place, it’s...
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