A Way to Get Confiscated Items Back

Date: March 29th, 2005 |

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A new shipping service may solve a vexing problem air travelers have faced since Sept. 11: what to do when a security screener confiscates a personal item. ReturnKey Systems, (877) 738-8765 and www.itemreturn.com, has begun setting up automated kiosks near screening areas that will, for $6 to $22, send a restricted item home by mail. [read more]

PSP Videos To Go (Vol. 1)

Date: March 28th, 2005 |

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Sony’s PSP has landed, and it’s proving to be all the rage. From hardcore gamers who want to relive WipEout on the go, to the mass consumers who are all about multimedia functionality, PSP is making the rounds as the hottest new gadget. One of its most talked about functions is its capability to play [read more]

Leader of the Pack: Ease your anxiety over transporting your gear

Date: March 25th, 2005 |

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Even though I�ve traveled numerous times by plane since January 1�the day the Transportation Security Administration began screening all checked baggage at U.S. commercial airports�I�m not used to leaving my luggage unlocked when I check it. It may be a while before I can hand my bags to a ticket agent or skycap and not [read more]

Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pads

Date: March 21st, 2005 |

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Have you ever bought a sleeping pad just to find out that it really is not very comfortable? Many people refer to Thermarest pads when talking about a good sleeping pad. I have used Thermarest pads in the past and just did not feel there was enough difference to warrant paying $80 - [read more]

Exercise While Traveling

Date: March 18th, 2005 |

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It seems like everyone is trying to get in shape these days. Walking and jogging are a good way to maintain cardio fitness, but how can anyone build lean muscle mass with no gym around? It is actually very easy. The answer is to use your body as resistance. Push-ups, situps, [read more]

Basic First Aid Kit for Home or Travel - First Aid and Emergency Tools

Date: March 28th, 2005 |

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Accidents, injuries, and emergencies happen to everyone, eventually. Properly preparing for these instances is all-important.
Ideally, everyone should have a first aid kit or medical kit at home and in his or her auto. If your household includes children, keeping a kit in the house is especially important. As well, outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen will want to [read more]

Kelty Pathfinder Child Carrier

Date: March 27th, 2005 |

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Taking young children hiking can be a slow and frustrating experience. Kids lag behind, pick up everything on the trail, and even get into trouble. Thanks to Kelty, you can strap them in a Pathfinder Child Carrier and take off into the outdoors.
Weighing in at just under 8 pounds with a [read more]

Platy Bottle

Date: March 23rd, 2005 |

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I’ve been watching a thread in the travel gear forum about Nalgene water bottles. Looking around at some of the alternatives suggested by participants it looks like the Platy Bottle may be the way to go. Benefits include:
Light Weight
Durable enough to freeze or boil
Inexpensive compared to Nalgene bottles
Collapsible
Taste Free
The Platy Bottle is a [read more]

Light weight board bag

Date: March 21st, 2005 |

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Airlines are begining to take a hardline on excess baggage and windsurfers are obvious targets in their revenue gathering crusade. What many people don’t realise is that the standard double or tripple board bag by itself can weigh in at anything upt 7-8kgs.
When traveling overseas you are often unsure of the conditions and will want [read more]

St. Patrick’s Day Necessity

Date: March 17th, 2005 |

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For those of you away from home for St. Patrick’s day, I hope you at least have one of these Lexan Pilsner Glasses and some g [read more]

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