Travel Gear

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.


Gear Diary’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Fun and Practical Gifts to Delight Parents and Pet Lovers

In this 2024 holiday gift guide, we’re highlighting gifts that will bring joy and practicality to busy parents, making the holiday season feel extra special. Whether you’re shopping for an eco-friendly food container to tackle leftovers, a water flosser to help kids maintain their smiles, a smartwatch for the little one learning to tell time, or a gift for the family pet, our picks offer something for everyone. Each gift is thoughtfully selected for quality, utility, and that touch of magic that makes for unforgettable giving.



XSuit Air Review: A Superb Suit for Summer Travel and Every Day Wear

It might be easy to think of the xSuit Air as the ultimate travel suit. After all, it is breathable, machine washable, resistant to wrinkles, and repels odor even after a long, hot day. But the xSuit Air isn’t just for travel. This “travel suit” is also a great way to look clean and professional daily when the temperature rises.



XSuit XShirt 4.0 Review: My New Favorite Dress Shirt, Especially When Traveling

I reviewed the xSuit some months ago and was impressed. Recently, the company sent me their xSuit xShirt 4.0, and I became an instant fan. In the realm of dress shirts, the xShirt 4.0 stands out as a technological marvel. The xShirt 4.0 is packed with features like maximum stretch, wrinkle resistance, and breathability; it’s designed to cater to the modern professional who values comfort and style. Let’s look at the xShirt 4.0, its key features, and my experience using it.


3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Carbon Fiber Tripod System Review: An Excellent Lightweight Travel Tripod with Modular Design and Genuine Personality

3 Legged Thing is a manufacturer of tripods and related gear. The company started in 2010 in a chicken shed in Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England. From the start, 3 Legged Thing went its own way, adding color, anodized components, and modular design to its products. For this review, I was sent the 3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Carbon Fiber Tripod with the optional AirHed Cine Fluid Head to test.


WaterField Essential Crossbody: I Reviewed It, and I Still Use It

Through Gear Diary, I get to review all kinds of unique products. Many of those products have become essential to my everyday carry items collection. That’s especially true with products from WaterField. I’m currently out of the country, and the WaterField Essential Crossbody I reviewed years ago is part of my everyday carry.



xSuit 4.0 Review: Ready for Travel and Also Perfect for Daily Wear

I recently reviewed the xBriefcase from xSuit and was incredibly impressed with the thoughtful, intelligent design, the premium materials, and the durability. The company was kind enough to send me one of their xSuit 4.0 suits, and I’ve been equally impressed. It’s comfortable, has a surprising amount of stretch, looks good, and, best of all, it’s machine washable.


Ugreen Nexode 300W USB-C GaN Desktop Charger Review: So Powerful It Can Charge up to Three Laptops at Once!

From smartphones and laptops to tablets and gaming consoles, the number of power-hungry electronic devices that many of us are using has never been greater. But with so many power-hungry devices, the need for efficient and reliable charging solutions has never been greater; that’s where the Ugreen Nexode 300W USB-C GaN Desktop Charger comes in. This compact charging hub has four USB-C ports and one USB-A port, and with it, you can charge up to five high-power devices simultaneously, including a 140W laptop, without the need for extra chargers or multiple wall outlets.



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

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 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.