Category: Travel

Camping Tech: Essential Gadgets for Your Next Adventure in 2023

Camping is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. However, if you are anything like me, being a gadget and tech-first individual, modern conveniences can make the experience even more enjoyable. My family and I recently purchased our first popup tent trailer and also went…

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Airalo eSIM Service Review

What if there was a simple and cost-effective way to use mobile data anywhere in the world without having to hunt for airport or shopping mall kiosks selling SIM cards that may or may not work with your phone? Good news, there is!

Best Camping Tech for 2021

If you are going camping this summer, you are going to want to check out this list of the best camping and outdoor tech.

Kickstarter Spotlight: DGRule – The Invisible Hub for MacBook

The DGRule dock is touting itself as the first ever invisible dock for the MacBook Pro 16″/15″/13″ and is designed to overcome the dongle life and the limitations brought on by having only Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports on the MacBook Pro. Check it out!!

BlitzWolf BW-FYE5 True Wireless Headphones Review

Last year I got in touch with a company that sells primarily in Banggood and they sent me a pair of their BW-ANC1 headphones which were a wired pair of wireless headphones featuring active noise cancelling. I was very impressed with them for the most part, so when offered their true wireless BW-FYE5 (they really know how to name a product!!) I jumped at the opportunity.

OneUp: The First Truly Portable and Ultra Compact Life Preserver

You’re probably asking right now, “Why am I reading about a life preserver on a gadget blog?” That’s a great question! The reason, however, is a simple one. Some of the coolest tech and gadgets out there are not AI-powered robots, laptops or smartphones. Some of the coolest tech I have looked at since starting GadgetSyrup.com has been outdoor techs such as the Skycamp from iKamper, HURU’s all-weather backpack and the BioLite CampStove 2.

I recently came across another really interesting outdoor piece of tech; OneUp. Check it out

Moto Mods – “Modify Your Smartphone”

Motorola was kind enough to send along a few Moto Mods to test drive with the Moto Z2 Play that they have also sent for review. Check out the Moto Insta-Share Projector and the Polaroid Insta-Share Printer!

HURU All-Weather Backpack Preview

HURU is an all-weather backpack that is launching today, September 26th, 2017, on Kickstarter with the goal of being your go-to bag for every possible scenario. It is designed for “both the office and the outdoors and is constructed using premium materials: army-approved, water-resistant Cordura fabric; best in the world YKK zippers; and custom steel stoppers and fasteners.”

Summer 2017 Essential Travel Camping Tech

If you are heading out for a camping trip or road trip this summer you should step up your travel tech game. Check out this list for a few ideas on some essential travel and camping tech gear for this summer.

Pixie: A Better Bluetooth Tracker?

Always losing your keys or wallet? Kids forgot where they stashed your iPad? TV remote swallowed by the couch? Check out the Pixie Bluetooth tracking beacon. The Pixie is a slightly different take on Bluetooth trackers that mixes in augmented reality.

HERE WeGo Review

It has been a long journey (pun intended) but HERE WeGo may be the best all around mapping solution available today. Yes, yes, “Google Maps” I hear you yelling – but hear me out…

BioLite CampeStove 2

Remember when camping involved packing up the car with a tent, sleeping bags, matches, clothes, food and bug spray?

 

Forget all of that. We can’t camp today unless we have smart devices and power to keep them charged! The BioLite CampStove 2 is here to meet that need. Check it out!

Must Have Travel Tech 2016

It’s that time of year where you are likely going to be traveling a bit more than usual with Thanksgiving in the USA followed closely by Christmas. For all that time spent on the go this holiday season, check out this list of must have travel tech to make your trip a little easier.

Easily turn your bicycle into an electric bike with the “electron”

We all want to ride our bikes to work, but many do not. Not because we are lazy and don’t want to put forth the effort, but because upon arrival you do not want to be hot sweaty and exhausted having to start your work day. The Electron bike is part of a growing segment of e-bike attachments, but the difference here, is that this one is actually well made and extremely easy to install and use.

Must Have: Narrative Clip 2

Don’t miss out on the “authentic” in between moments in life. The Narrative Clip 2 is a must have for your next vacation or to simply capture the day to day moments that matter.

Must Have: Anker PowerHouse

Meet the Anker PowerHouse. This 120,000mAh portable battery will keep you up and running while going off the grid!

Mpow Magneto Bluetooth Headphones Review

The Mpow Magneto Bluetooth headphones are an excellent option for wireless headphones as the smartphone industry inches towards a future where the 3.5mm jack is a part of history.