Options for nomad setups that both pack down small and give you multi-screen working space
Portable Multiple Monitor Setups for Being an Efficient, Lightweight Working Nomad Read More »
Here’s our review of the HeroClip: A simple travel hook for hanging bags, suitcases, and more anywhere in bars, cafés, hotels, etc.
The best travel keyboard: why we carry the Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 with its protective cover, plus other ultra-portable keyboards worth considering.
What’s Best for Travel Typing? A Light, Ultra-Packable Keyboard with a Protective Cover Read More »
My Tern Setups review after 9 months of daily work on the road: stability, screen quality, packability, which resolution to choose, and my favorite setups.
My Tern Setups Review: 9 Months Traveling with the Tern Monitor + Stand Read More »
The collapsible water bottles that fold down smallest: Hydaway silicone bottles, cheaper Vapur alternatives, and more.
The Travel Water Bottles that Collapse Down the Smallest—Reviewed Read More »
Why public USB charging points can be risky (juice jacking), and simple ways to charge safely on the road: wall outlets, power banks, data blockers.
The Danger of USB Charge Points — and How to Charge Your Devices in Public Safely Read More »
The best power banks based on our years travelling with them: slim USB-C batteries with built-in cables, high-capacity laptop chargers, and how to never get locked out by a dead phone.
The Best Power Banks for Travel: Avoid the Perils of a Phone’s Dying Battery! Read More »
Our experience with the Osprey Nebula Sling while travelling and to go out and about in cities
Osprey Nebula Sling: Reviewed as a Travel, Café, and Urban Transport Bag Read More »
Our favorite tiny corkscrew for keychains for opening wine anywhere while travelling—one that is allowed past TSA and EU airport security
The Best EU- and TSA-Compliant Travel Corkscrew for Opening Wine While Travelling Read More »
An ode to the most essential multipurpose piece of clothing for many minimalist travelers: the neck gaiter, a.k.a., buff
I’ve tried out various hair trimmers that are suitable for travel and easy to charge; here’s the best one I’ve found.
The Best Head/Body Hair Trimmer I’ve Found for Travel Read More »
We reviewed a large packing cube set that is dirt-cheap on Amazon, and also rather unpleasant.
Recommendations for lubes that are packable (and won’t leak!), whether in packets or travel-friendly tubes, as well as a chart to ensure lubes that are compatible with toys and healthy bodies
How to Travel with Lube—and Our Guide to the Best Packable Personal Lubricants Read More »
A guide to electric toothbrushes with long battery life and that pack down well for travel
Recommendations for Finding the Right Electric Travel Toothbrush Read More »
A review of the Edifier NeoBuds S, which sound great but are pretty hard to control
The Gonex packing cubes tick all the boxes: light, durable, breathable, and with hang loops
Our Practical Packing Cube Choice as Minimalists: Gonex Extensible Set, Reviewed Read More »
Our current favorite adapter for charging USB-C phones, laptops, and more with any strange outlets and plugs we meet while traveling.
The Best Universal Power Plug Adapter for Travel with Fast-Charging USB-C Read More »
Our top-pick toiletry bags for travel in various styles and sizes with links to full reviews
Our Top Choices in Minimalist Toiletry Bags—Simple, No-Frills, and Ultra-Lightweight Read More »
My review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro, an attachable second laptop screen that is good for travel productivity
An Attachable Second Screen for Travel: Review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro Read More »
Our review of the Osprey Ultralight Zip Organizer after years of travel use for carrying toiletries on the go and hanging them anywhere.
Review of the Osprey UltraLight Zip Organizer—After Years of Constant Travel Use Read More »
The original collapsible travel water/wine vessel is from Spain: the bota.
The Coolest Flask/Wineskin/Road-Drinking Companion/Picnic Wine Vessel: The Bota! Read More »
Travel gear we’re testing right now: health kit, luggage, clothing, electronics and long-stay gear. What we love, what we hate, and what’s undecided.
Stuff we’re currently testing—the good, the bad, and the we dunno yet Read More »
How I created a dual-screen standing desk for travel on a budget
How I Set Up a Dual-Screen Standing Desk That’s Actually Portable Read More »
We’ve tested dozens of small bags for travel toiletries and selected the best options for one-baggers and other travel minimalists
The Best Small Toiletry Bags for Travel—for Those Who Can Pack Light Read More »
The best large toiletry bags for long-term travel and digital nomads: Eagle Creek Wallaby, L.L. Bean, Victorinox, Osprey and a budget option compared.
The Best Larger, All-in-One Toiletry Bag for Digital Nomadism and Long-Term Travel Read More »
Trains often have outlets but can your device plug in? Check out our recommendations for universal travel adapters.
Hang any bag anywhere with a carabiner/travel hook.
Using e-tickets? Carry a backup phone battery in a wallet to ensure you can access them.
Using train WiFi? We strongly recommend a good, travel-ready VPN.
