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Gear I took on vacation

Travel, Gift Guides & Round-Ups October 13, 2026

The Travel Gadgets I Took to Sanibel Island — and What I’d Pack Again

A week on Sanibel Island, Florida, let me take a few gadgets out of my office and see how they fit into a vacation. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus was my favorite and will be coming with me on future trips. The Ohsnap Snap Grip Stand was handy on the plane, while the Piorama OMNI Pad turned out to be a little too small for all the gear I wanted to bring. I still like the bag, but I’d use it for everyday carry instead. Read on to see how I used all of these travel gadgets.

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Timekettle NEW T1 AI Translator Wants to Be Your Pocket-Sized Passport to Real-Time Multilingual Conversations

News & Features, Travel May 28, 2025

Timekettle NEW T1 AI Translator Wants to Be Your Pocket-Sized Passport to Real-Time Multilingual Conversations

If you’ve ever fumbled through a phrasebook or played charades at a foreign pharmacy just trying to ask for cold medicine (I admit it; I’ve done this), the Timekettle NEW T1 AI Translator might be your new favorite travel companion. This pocket-friendly device promises to make awkward translation apps and unreliable Wi-Fi a thing of the past. Priced at $299, the NEW T1 is being hailed as the fastest offline translation device available, and while that’s a bold claim, Timekettle has packed in some compelling features to back it up.

LEVEL8 Voyageur Checked 30" on a luggage conveyor belt at DFW

Reviews, Travel April 2, 2025

LEVEL8 Voyageur Checked 30″ Luggage Review: The Big, Bold Bag That Doesn’t Back Down

If you’ve ever struggled with stuffing your suitcase, playing Tetris with your packing cubes, and muttering under your breath while fighting with a stuck zipper before a trip, you’re not alone. But let me tell you—travel doesn’t have to start with frustration. Enter the LEVEL8 Voyageur Checked 30″ Luggage, a bag that doesn’t just hold your stuff—it makes you feel like you’re leveling up every time you zip it shut. And yes, I’ve already taken it for a few spins through terminals, cobblestone streets, and hotel lobbies, so you’re getting the full scoop here.

COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush in the author's hand.

Reviews, Advertorial, Travel April 1, 2025

COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush Review: The Spin Cycle Your Face Didn’t Know It Needed

If you’ve been holding onto your old Clarisonic like a security blanket, hoping the “replacement brush head” economy wouldn’t finally catch up to you—yeah, it’s time. There’s a new facial scrubber in town, and while it doesn’t bark out orders or brew you coffee, it does make your skin feel a whole lot cleaner, fresher, and (dare we say it?) a bit glowier. The COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush—part spin brush, part vibrating silicone cleanser, and part foaming wizard—takes your skincare routine to the next level without making you feel like you just dropped half your paycheck at the beauty counter.

Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator Review: Portable, Powerful, and Ready for Any Road

Reviews, Travel, Vehicles & Gear March 26, 2025

Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator Review: Portable, Powerful, and Ready for Any Road

Nothing is worse than discovering low tire pressure on your bike, mower, or vehicle—especially when you’re short on time or far from help. Over the years, I’ve tried various tire inflators that were often underpowered, tethered to a power source, or simply frustrating to use. Slime, a company long associated with tire care, has solved many of those issues with the Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator—a powerful, portable solution designed to keep you moving.

Timekettle BabelOS and W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Offer Revolutionary AI Translation That Connects 40+ Languages Instantly

Events, Gear Bits, Travel January 5, 2025

Timekettle BabelOS and W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Offer Revolutionary AI Translation That Connects 40+ Languages Instantly

One of the most utopian concepts in science fiction is the idea that two species who speak different languages can easily communicate due to the magic of universal translators. Whether it’s just “universal translators” like on Star Trek or the literal Babelfish from Hitchhiker’s Guide, it feels like a futuristic concept. Timekettle is bringing the future to today with BabelOS and the W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds!

Sterling Pacific 40L Cabin Travel Cases in Silver and Black

Reviews, Travel December 10, 2024

Sterling Pacific 40L Cabin Travel Case Review: Elevate Your Carry-On Game With a Timeless Aluminum Spinner

Now that travel has become a regular occurrence again, it may be time to upgrade your luggage. If your current carry-on is falling short, the Sterling Pacific 40L Cabin Travel Case offers a worthy solution. Building on the strengths of the Sterling Pacific 35L Cabin Travel Case, the new 40L version adds extra space and four spinner wheels for smoother movement through busy terminals. The result is a piece of luggage that blends timeless materials, exceptional durability, and modern convenience, ensuring frequent flyers and occasional adventurers can all enjoy a more elegant, effortless journey.

Uncharted Supply Co. First Aid Plus Review: Adding Basic Survival Gear to a Well-Equipped First Aid Kit Makes This a Must-Have

Reviews, Outdoors, Travel September 22, 2023

Uncharted Supply Co. First Aid Plus Review: Adding Basic Survival Gear to a Well-Equipped First Aid Kit Makes This a Must-Have

First aid is something I take seriously in my life. Whether at work on the football field out in the woods or working on the ranch, there are many opportunities for first aid to be needed. The Uncharted Supply Co. First Aid Plus adds some helpful survival items to their latest kit, which makes it even more useful. Let’s take a look.

ICECO VL60 Review: An Extraordinary 63.4-Quart Dual-Zone Refrigerator and Freezer That's Ready for Every Adventure

Reviews, Outdoors, Travel July 15, 2023

ICECO VL60 Review: An Extraordinary 63.4-Quart Dual-Zone Refrigerator and Freezer That’s Ready for Every Adventure

Kev and I recently purchased a travel trailer that can be pulled behind his Toyota Tacoma or my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Part of the fun of planning your first big camping adventure is making sure that you have all the necessary gear to go off-grid for days at a time, which is why the offer to review the ICECO VL60 couldn’t have come at a better time. The VL60 is a heavy-duty metal dual-zone refrigerator and/or freezer powered by a Danfoss SECOP compressor that can be used in multiple outdoor and indoor scenarios. Let’s take a look.

Bote Highwater Hitchhiker

Outdoors, Reviews, Travel June 28, 2023

Bote Highwater Hitchhiker Review: A Versatile Waterproof Action Bag

The Bote Highwater Hitchhiker is a new product in the brand’s line of waterproof bags and packs. Measuring 7″ wide by 4″ high and 2.2″ deep, it is the smallest bag in their line-up; it is perfect for carrying most phones and can easily also accommodate your wallet, glasses, keys, and whatever else is in your pockets that you wish to keep dry while enjoying your favorite watersport.