https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:01:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=493899 REVIEW – Planning for travel can be difficult. Making sure you pack everything, plus making sure that you leave enough room for things you might pick up along the way, can be daunting. We have been on multiple trips where friends we made on the trip ended up buying more luggage to transport their new […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/21/upgrade-your-rv-life-this-black-friday-with-the-fogatti-instashower-8-plus-tankless-water-heater/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/21/upgrade-your-rv-life-this-black-friday-with-the-fogatti-instashower-8-plus-tankless-water-heater/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=488837 NEWS – If you’ve ever waited for your RV’s tiny water tank to reheat before taking a shower or washing dishes, you know what real frustration feels like. That’s where the FOGATTI 8L RV Tankless Water Heater, also known as the InstaShower 8 Plus, comes in to completely change your road-life experience. This Black Friday, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/21/upgrade-your-rv-life-this-black-friday-with-the-fogatti-instashower-8-plus-tankless-water-heater/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/01/the-gadgets-that-went-with-me-on-my-spring-vacation-2025/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/01/the-gadgets-that-went-with-me-on-my-spring-vacation-2025/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:29:31 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472120 ARTICLE – I don’t consider myself a frequent traveller, but we do typically go on at least two trips a year. One of those trips usually requires air travel, while the other is a road trip. Road trips are easier when it comes to packing because your vehicle can hold a lot of stuff compared […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/01/the-gadgets-that-went-with-me-on-my-spring-vacation-2025/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469490 REVIEW – Summer vacation is almost here and the Foldie will not leave my social media alone!  I am never fully satisfied with my travel stuff, so it seemed like a no-brainer when the Foldie was offered for review.  Read on if the constant barrage of social media advertising for the Foldie travel bag has […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/coolife-luggage-set-review-a-compelling-case-or-three/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/coolife-luggage-set-review-a-compelling-case-or-three/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469133 REVIEW – The three piece Coolife Luggage Set is lightweight, strong and roomy. It includes a carry-on size case, and a medium and a large case, both of which you’d need to check at the ticket counter. Each of the pieces can be rolled upright or tilted and pulled. This three piece set is priced […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/coolife-luggage-set-review-a-compelling-case-or-three/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/08/bougerv-crx2-31qt-battery-powered-insulated-dual-zone-portable-fridge-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/08/bougerv-crx2-31qt-battery-powered-insulated-dual-zone-portable-fridge-review/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=468288 REVIEW – I absolutely love dual-power, dual-zone portable refrigerators. The concept of keeping food cold—or even frozen—using just 12 VDC car power is undeniably exciting. That’s why I was eager to explore the latest model from BougeRV. This portable refrigerator/freezer has an intriguing feature that I believe will set the standard for future designs in […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/08/bougerv-crx2-31qt-battery-powered-insulated-dual-zone-portable-fridge-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:22:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=466406 REVIEW – Unless you have status with an airline, the days of free checked bags on any of the major U.S. carriers have come to an end.  Flying with only carry-on luggage can save you time, money, and minimize the risk of your bags showing up in a different city – but means you have […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/bodegacooler-12-volt-car-refrigerator-and-freezer-review-easy-compact-cooling-on-the-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/bodegacooler-12-volt-car-refrigerator-and-freezer-review-easy-compact-cooling-on-the-go/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:11:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=465720 REVIEW – I reviewed the BLUETTI Swapsolar Multicooler last year, but when we took it on a weekend trip, we realized it was much larger than we needed for a short trip. I’ve been on the hunt for a good smaller cooler ever since, and the offer to review the BODEGACOOLER 12 volt Car Refrigerator […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/13/bodegacooler-12-volt-car-refrigerator-and-freezer-review-easy-compact-cooling-on-the-go/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/anifier-a8-ai-language-translator-earbuds-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/anifier-a8-ai-language-translator-earbuds-review/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:33:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=463432 REVIEW – My wife and I love traveling and always chat about the places we would like to visit. One of the considerations is always the language barrier some of the destinations would present. Since we would not have the benefit of a native tour guide, the next best solution would be a device that […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/24/anifier-a8-ai-language-translator-earbuds-review/feed/ 1 Travel Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/17/new-kickstarter-gear-that-youll-want-for-travel-and-every-day/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/17/new-kickstarter-gear-that-youll-want-for-travel-and-every-day/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:31:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=464460 NEWS – I found some new Kickstarter campaigns to share with you for gear that looks pretty awesome. This week, we have something for engineers and artists, something for travelers, and something for people who wear pants! MakerPi ruler The MakerPi is shown above. What is it? The MakerPi is a multi-function ruler multi-tool that […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/17/new-kickstarter-gear-that-youll-want-for-travel-and-every-day/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/03/anker-solix-everfrost-2-electric-cooler-review-cooler-than-cool-on-the-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/03/anker-solix-everfrost-2-electric-cooler-review-cooler-than-cool-on-the-go/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=459966 REVIEW – The price of food being what it is these days has had our family of four re-thinking how we plan for road trips.  Planning meals in advance and packing healthy food can be a challenge without proper cold storage, so I was excited for this opportunity to review Anker’s latest portable, iceless cooler […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/03/anker-solix-everfrost-2-electric-cooler-review-cooler-than-cool-on-the-go/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/21/titan-pro-25q-roto-hard-cooler-review-i-see-the-light/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/21/titan-pro-25q-roto-hard-cooler-review-i-see-the-light/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=460484 REVIEW – I take road trips on the weekend to play disc golf, so when something comes across the review desk that I can use, I jump on it. The Iceco JP50 Pro 50L portable freezer is great for longer trips and when I stay at a hotel which may not have a fridge. For shorter […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/21/titan-pro-25q-roto-hard-cooler-review-i-see-the-light/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/16/the-aer-carry-on-is-a-smarter-way-to-travel/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/16/the-aer-carry-on-is-a-smarter-way-to-travel/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=459822 REVIEW – In a world of look-alike bags, you may need to get creative to keep track of your bag. Tie a ribbon around a handle? Child’s play. How about luggage that’s traffic-cone orange? That’s what caught my eye with the Aer Carry-On bag. But there’s way more to this bag than searing your retinas. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/02/16/the-aer-carry-on-is-a-smarter-way-to-travel/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/25/this-new-bag-from-waterfield-designs-looks-like-a-perfect-travel-edc-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/25/this-new-bag-from-waterfield-designs-looks-like-a-perfect-travel-edc-bag/#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=459124 NEWS – When I travel, I like to bring a shoulder bag with me so I can carry all my regular EDC gear when we’re out sightseeing and doing other activities. But packing a bag takes up room in my luggage and I’m all about efficient packing. WaterField Designs must have felt my pain because […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/25/this-new-bag-from-waterfield-designs-looks-like-a-perfect-travel-edc-bag/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/10/keep-it-together-with-the-magnetic-cadence-travel-containers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/10/keep-it-together-with-the-magnetic-cadence-travel-containers/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:39:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=457730 NEWS – The Cadence Travel Containers, Hair Care Set are a clever way to keep your shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. together when you travel. The three containers have magnets on the tops, bottoms, and sides so you can stack them vertically or horizontally. They also come with magnetic labels that include “Shampoo”, “Conditioner”, and a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/10/keep-it-together-with-the-magnetic-cadence-travel-containers/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/31/keep-your-power-towels-clean-and-dry-for-your-next-picnic-or-camping-adventure/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/31/keep-your-power-towels-clean-and-dry-for-your-next-picnic-or-camping-adventure/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:25:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=456973 NEWS – The Take A Roll may look like a large insulated mug for your favorite beverage, but it’s not. Made in the USA, it is a holder designed to keep a roll of paper towels clean and dry. Available in five colors, this heavy-duty plastic container features a lid, a slot to dispense the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/31/keep-your-power-towels-clean-and-dry-for-your-next-picnic-or-camping-adventure/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/11/joyroom-magsafe-airplane-phone-holder-review-make-air-travel-more-convenient/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/11/joyroom-magsafe-airplane-phone-holder-review-make-air-travel-more-convenient/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=451446 REVIEW – Magnets are awesome, right? Well, I’ve been using MagSafe on my iPhone, and it’s led me to discover some really cool accessories that make using my phone a breeze. One of my favorites is the JOYROOM MagSafe Airplane Phone Holder. It’s a great example of how magnets can make a big difference in […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/11/joyroom-magsafe-airplane-phone-holder-review-make-air-travel-more-convenient/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/13/kuxiu-magsafe-3-in-1-charging-station-review-my-new-favorite-travel-charger/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/13/kuxiu-magsafe-3-in-1-charging-station-review-my-new-favorite-travel-charger/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=452587 REVIEW – When I travel, I like to bring along my iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. What I don’t like is having to bring along individual chargers for each device. The KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station has been designed as a solution to that problem. Let’s see if it succeeds. What is […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/11/13/kuxiu-magsafe-3-in-1-charging-station-review-my-new-favorite-travel-charger/feed/ 9 Travel Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/27/arsmel-visapro-travel-adapter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/27/arsmel-visapro-travel-adapter-review/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=450286 REVIEW – My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Europe.  We brought along our iPhones, a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple Watch, and a small curling iron.  If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ll know that plug types and socket shapes are different around the world, so we brought along a new travel adapter […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/27/arsmel-visapro-travel-adapter-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/23/collapsible-edc-cup-that-puts-a-new-twist-on-a-classic-design/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/23/collapsible-edc-cup-that-puts-a-new-twist-on-a-classic-design/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=447251 NEWS – Collapsible cups aren’t a new invention. I can remember having a little plastic one when I was a kid. More recently, we’ve seen the Hydaway silicone collapsible cups. But the Zylch cup improves upon those designs because it is made of double-walled stainless steel for insulation. The 15-ounce Zylch also has a twist […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/23/collapsible-edc-cup-that-puts-a-new-twist-on-a-classic-design/feed/ 4