Welcome to the Travel Lab

Check out the gear or tech we’re currently testing:

Current Tests

Test location:  Guatemala

Columbia Featherweight Hike Shirt

Top rated long sleeve lightweight hiking shirts.

 

Test Location: Belize

SeaFrogs 40m/130ft Underwater Housing

Underwater housing for Sony A6000

Past Tests

 North Face GTX Fastpack Hedgehog Trekking Shoes

PRODUCT FAIL!  THESE SHOES DON’T FIT WELL AND CAUSED BLISTERS.  THEY DIDN’T EVEN MAKE IT TO A REAL TEST.

 

 

Salomon X Ultra GTX

Impressive Trekking Shoes

 

 

Sea to Summit Insect Shield Sleeping Bag Liner

Supposed to keep you safe from bugs while you sleep without putting on repellent.

Project Fi

Inexpensive phone service for travelers.

 

 

Osprey Talon 33

Amazing all around backpack.

 

 

Google Translate

An easier way to communicate over seas!