by Doug | May 8, 2013 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
When you are driving someplace unfamiliar, navigating roundabouts every other minute and trying to drive on the wrong side of the road – you need help. I can’t stress strongly enough how valuable a good GPS can be. I recently drove through Europe and put on over 5,500...
by Doug | Apr 30, 2013 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Looking for a new, full-featured backpack? You’d do well to check out the Renegade RSS model. Ogio has always made great packs, but this one packs all the “must-have” features into one dynamic, 1900 cubic inch, 3.6# pack. Pockets and compartments galore – there’s...
by Doug | Dec 27, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
When you are serious about capturing the best sound quality possible, you need a professional recorder. There are many out there, but the Olympus line is what the pro’s count on for portable audio capture. I’ve been a fan of Olympus recorders for probably the last...
by Doug | Nov 15, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear, Travel
I’ve traveled thousands upon thousands of miles doing travel stories, and a GPS was almost always part of my gear. If you want to get from point A to point B, it’s hard to beat. Problems arise however when point B needs to be a certain type of campground. GPS fail. ...
by Doug | Nov 14, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
[Article first published as Fastest backup solution for your digital life on Technorati.] With the rash of bad weather, everyone should be thinking about protecting their digital files. A backup plan that you can set and forget is ideal; because, once you’ve...
by Doug | Oct 8, 2012 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
That’s been the experience of far too many travelers when trying to over-stuff their suitcases. And it’s usually a formula for disaster. Over-stuffed bags are the primary cause of broken zippers – often at the most inopportune times. Briggs and Riley heard the curses...
