The Travel Water Bottles that Collapse Down the Smallest—Reviewed
Here are the best collapsible water bottles we’ve tested outu
The Travel Water Bottles that Collapse Down the Smallest—Reviewed Read More »
Travel Accessories
What’s Best for Travel Typing? A Light, Ultra-Packable Keyboard with a Protective Cover
Your Guide Mose Hayward Travel Typist I’ve been all over the world, typing as I go. I have busted a fair number of keyboards as I roamed, usually in spite of carrying them in Osprey carry-on daypacks that have protective laptop sleeves. Most “travel” keyboards don’t come with a protective case and those that do
What’s Best for Travel Typing? A Light, Ultra-Packable Keyboard with a Protective Cover Read More »
The Best Power Banks for Travel: Avoid the Perils of a Phone’s Dying Battery!
Keep your devices powered on the road with a few key, incredibly useful battery backup possibilities—our recommendations based on years of travel with certain brands
The Best Power Banks for Travel: Avoid the Perils of a Phone’s Dying Battery! Read More »
The Best Head/Body Hair Trimmer I’ve Found for Travel
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 Tried Out the Ultra-Cheap Packing Cubes from Bagail, but Have Found Better Budget Options
We reviewed a large packing cube set that is dirt-cheap on Amazon, and also rather unpleasant.
Portable Multiple Monitor Setups for Being an Efficient, Lightweight Working Nomad
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 »
My Experience with the Tern Setups Monitor + Stand: A Review from a Working Traveler
Your Guide Mose Hayward Productive Vagabond I came into reviewing the Tern Setups Portable Monitor + Stand as a bit of a skeptic. I was not looking for a new nomad efficiency setup, but many readers have been switching over to Tern so I thought I should finally check out this tool and give you
My Experience with the Tern Setups Monitor + Stand: A Review from a Working Traveler Read More »
How to Travel with Lube—and Our Guide to the Best Packable Personal Lubricants
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 »
Osprey Nebula Sling: Reviewed as a Travel, Café, and Urban Transport Bag
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 »
Recommendations for Finding the Right Electric Travel Toothbrush
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 »
Edifier NeoBuds S Review: Here’s Why I Can’t Recommend These Great-Sounding Earbuds for Travel
A review of the Edifier NeoBuds S, which sound great but are pretty hard to control
What to Wear on Your Neck and Head in Transport? The Minimalist Traveler’s Choicest Neck Gaiters/Buffs
An ode to the most essential multipurpose piece of clothing for many minimalist travelers: the neck gaiter, a.k.a., buff
Clip Gear to Luggage and Hang Daypacks Anywhere: The HeroClip Reviewed as a Travel Companion
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 EU- and TSA-Compliant Travel Corkscrew for Opening Wine While Travelling
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 »
Our Practical Packing Cube Choice as Minimalists: Gonex Extensible Set, Reviewed
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 »
The Best Universal Power Plug Adapter for Travel with Fast-Charging USB-C
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 Choices in Minimalist Toiletry Bags—Simple, No-Frills, and Ultra-Lightweight
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 »
The Danger of USB Charge Points — and How to Charge Your Devices in Public Safely
I am not a super spy, with secrets to keep. But I also don’t really want to get my devices all gunked up with the viruses that governments are using to go after each other. I recently dove into the research on the perils of using public USB charge points in airports, trains, buses, libraries,
The Danger of USB Charge Points — and How to Charge Your Devices in Public Safely Read More »
My Favorite Portable Second Screen So Far: Review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro
My review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro, an attachable second laptop screen that is good for travel productivity
My Favorite Portable Second Screen So Far: Review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro Read More »
Review of the Osprey UltraLight Zip Organizer—After Years of Constant Travel Use
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 Coolest Flask/Wineskin/Road-Drinking Companion/Picnic Wine Vessel: The Bota!
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 »
Stuff we’re currently testing—the good, the bad, and the we dunno yet
Not everything that we test we find interesting enough or useful enough to include in our main packing lists, or review. This article details some of the things we love (but that don’t merit inclusion on a minimalist’s packing list), we hate (and didn’t even want to bother reviewing), or that we’re just not sure
Stuff we’re currently testing—the good, the bad, and the we dunno yet Read More »
How I Set Up a Dual-Screen Standing Desk That’s Actually Portable
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 »
The Best Small Toiletry Bags for Travel—for Those Who Can Pack Light
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 »
