Travel Apps and Road-tested Gear

10:00 AM EST, March 2, 2013

Gear: Now there's help in packing away your suitcase

The folks at Household Essentials aren’t kidding when they call their featherweight totes MightyStor.

8:44 PM EST, February 26, 2013

Keep tabs on lost child

Name: Quick Stick Write-On! SafetyTats

8:33 PM EST, February 19, 2013

Backpack stores tablet too

Name: Pelican ProGear U140 Urban Elite Tablet Backpack

7:41 PM EST, February 12, 2013

Pants block sun, bugs

Name: ExOfficio Women's BugsAway Ziwa Convertible Pants

10:30 AM EST, January 26, 2013

Gear: Ballistic makes a case for cradling a phone

The new Every1 Series cellphone case from Ballistic got nearly everything right on ruggedness without making the case a bulky brick.

7:18 PM EST, January 15, 2013

You don't have to cry

Name: Z Blok sunscreen

8:03 PM EST, January 22, 2013

A tough, handy daypack

Name: ECBC Harpoon Daypack B7101

8:25 PM EST, January 29, 2013

Comfy earphones

Name: Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Bluetooth 3.0 Active Noise Canceling Stereo Earphones With Microphone

8:47 PM EST, February 5, 2013

A hand warmer plus

Name: Monoprice 3-in-1 LED Light, Hand Warmer and Battery Backup

11:18 AM EST, January 12, 2013

Gear: Travel hassles? Take them sitting down with a portable seat

Take a seat. Whaddya mean, where? You could have one right there in your carry bag.

10:30 AM EST, January 19, 2013

Gear: Pop-up crib is lightweight and luggable

The JourneyBee Travel Crib changes from a nearly flat 32-inch-diameter half-disc into a 60-inch-long by 41-inch-wide by 24-inch-tall lightweight crib/playpen with the release of a strap. (Clear the immediate area of kids before you unleash this thing.)

10:13 PM EST, November 6, 2012

From packing to taking a trip

Packing Pro

7:57 PM EST, March 5, 2013

Josh Noel: Tough poles for hiking

Name: Distance FL Z-Poles

8:12 PM EDT, October 2, 2012

Find your way — and your dinner

Nokia Drive (free for all Nokia Lumia phones)

September 5, 2012

Make London cheaper

London for Less (free for iOS)

7:35 PM EDT, August 7, 2012

Getting the lay of the land

Boston Travel Essentials from SutroMedia (Free — with ads — or $2.99 for iOS; $2.99 for Android)

7:30 PM EDT, July 3, 2012

Improving photos, safety

PhotoWizard-Photo Editor

8:12 PM EDT, June 5, 2012

Check out bridge, parks

GoGGBridge app (free; iOS and Android)

7:46 PM EDT, March 13, 2012

Make magical photos

PowerSketch (Free; iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

8:23 PM EST, February 7, 2012

An easy way to navigate

My City Way USA (free; iOS)

4:06 PM EST, January 3, 2012

Slick ski resort guides

TRAVELER APPS

4:19 PM EST, December 6, 2011

Easier access to the Web

Skype WiFi (Free; iOS)

6:33 PM EST, December 20, 2011

New Priceline options, apps target 2 types of customers

Priceline has helped me stay at four-star hotels for two-star prices by naming my own price. My brother isn't as flexible and needs to know the hotel's name before he buys to snag freebies for his family.

4:17 PM EST, January 3, 2012

A hardy lightweight

Name: Antler Liquis 22-inch Rolling Carry-on

5:25 PM EST, January 10, 2012

The invincible hard drive

Name: ioSafe Rugged Portable

5:16 PM EST, January 17, 2012

Aircraft toiletry kit: Easy trip through security

Name: Aircraft Toiletry Kit from the Packing Genius line by Kiva Designs

4:03 PM EST, January 24, 2012

Gearbox: Fashionable way to clean

Name: Toddy Gear Smart Cloth

5:14 PM EST, January 31, 2012

A powerful backup

Name: Scosche goBAT II Portable Charger and Backup Battery

8:39 PM EST, February 7, 2012

Women's jacket provides storage without bulk

Name: Magellan's Women's Voyager Jacket

4:59 PM EST, February 15, 2012

NOOK Color a great read

Name: NOOK Color

4:35 PM EST, February 21, 2012

Ditch your fanny pack

Name: Hipzbag Square Passport Bag with silver hardware

9:21 PM EST, February 28, 2012

SuperTooth HD Bluetooth Speakerphone clearly hands-free

Name: SuperTooth HD

9:03 PM EST, March 6, 2012

Compact Bluetooth speaker

Name: JAMBOX by Jawbone

7:29 PM EDT, March 13, 2012

A smart way to waterproof

Name: SPLASHSAK DIPPER by LOKSAK

8:38 PM EDT, March 27, 2012

The power is in the bag

Name: Powerbag Rolling Office

7:43 PM EDT, April 3, 2012

A warm cargo carrier

Name: Ex Officio Women's Storm Logic Vest (also available for men)

10:12 PM EDT, March 20, 2012

A hefty 'personal' bag

Name: CarryOn Free bag

9:56 PM EDT, April 10, 2012

Cheap headphones a resounding success

Name: MEElectronics M9P In-Ear Headphones

8:17 PM EDT, April 17, 2012

Conquer the earbud tangle

Name: CordCruncher Headphones

8:04 PM EDT, May 1, 2012

Travalo: Smell the convenience

Name: Travalo Excel

10:05 PM EDT, May 8, 2012

No clown pants here

Name: P-cubed pants

8:46 PM EDT, May 15, 2012

Bluetooth earphones

Name: Phiaton PS 20 BT Bluetooth Stereo Earphones with mic

7:36 PM EDT, May 22, 2012

Water-friendly sandals

Name: Freewaters Bolinas sandals

7:53 PM EDT, May 29, 2012

GPS watch for golfers

Name: Garmin Approach S3

8:09 PM EDT, June 5, 2012

Good-hair days await

Name: Lush New! solid cinnamon and clove shampoo

8:00 PM EDT, June 12, 2012

Keep iPhone safe, juiced

Name: Third Rail Slim Case for iPhone 4/4S with Removable Smart Battery

8:53 PM EDT, June 20, 2012

Powerful pocket projector

Name: Brookstone Pocket Projector for iPhone 4 Device

7:25 PM EDT, June 26, 2012

Track your valuables

Name: Garmin GTU 10 GPS Locator

7:20 PM EDT, July 3, 2012

Sunscreen for sensitive skin

Name: Zo Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer Broad-Spectrum SPF 30

7:22 PM EDT, July 10, 2012

Backpack for cameras

Name: Gura Gear Kiboko 22L+

9:18 PM EDT, July 17, 2012

Shrinking luggage

Name: Road Warrior 21-inch collapsible carry-on

8:36 PM EDT, July 24, 2012

A handy light

Name: Coghlan's Dynamo Flashlight

7:43 PM EDT, July 31, 2012

A phone case for losers

Name: BiKN iPhone 4/4S Starter Kit

7:40 PM EDT, August 7, 2012

S'well handles hot or cold

Name: S'well Bottle (17 ounces/500 milliliters)

August 15, 2012

A tough iPhone case

Name: G-Form Extreme Grid for iPhone

7:10 PM EDT, August 21, 2012

Underwater MP3 player

Name: Finis SwiMP3 2G

8:26 PM EDT, October 2, 2012

A rock-solid monopod

Name: iStabilizer Monopod

8:00 PM EDT, August 28, 2012

Sporty travel iron

Name: Rowenta First Class Travel Iron

9:09 PM EDT, September 4, 2012

A gift to Apple users

Name: Energizer iSurge charging station

7:40 PM EDT, September 11, 2012

Quick-wash underwear

Name: ExOfficio women's Give-N-Go bikini brief

8:44 PM EDT, September 18, 2012

Folder prevents wrinkles

Name: Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 18

7:51 PM EDT, October 23, 2012

Bag expands your options

Name: Briggs & Riley Baseline U122CX

8:03 PM EDT, October 16, 2012

Nokia Lumia 900 a beaut

Name: Nokia Lumia 900

9:05 PM EDT, September 25, 2012

Radio kit's one for the road

Name: Livio Radio Bluetooth Internet Car Kit for iPhone

7:44 PM EDT, October 30, 2012

Your suit is on a roll

Name: SkyRoll Garment Bag

7:46 PM EDT, October 9, 2012

Untangle your mess

Name: Q Knot cable ties, sold in packs of 12 or 25

10:30 PM EST, November 6, 2012

A camera good in water or out riding a camel

Name: Olympus Tough TG-810

8:02 PM EST, November 13, 2012

A pack mule of a jacket

Name: Scottevest Fleece 7.0

8:40 PM EST, November 20, 2012

Ballet flats for travel

Name: CitySlips

7:10 PM EST, November 27, 2012

Budget Bluetooth headphones

Name: MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with hidden microphone

9:30 AM EST, December 2, 2012

Web Buzz: CliptheTrip.com a budding crowd-sourced guide

Here's a budding crowd-sourced travel guide in the making.

8:00 AM EDT, June 24, 2012

Making Twitter searches someone else's job

Let an automated Twitter concierge email you travel deals for your favorite destinations and brands.