As we continue to stockpile (read: overpack) for next year’s epic cross-country road trip, we’re looking at “comfort” gear as... Read More
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Mike Richard has traveled the world extensively since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. He loves the great outdoors, good bourbon, and he (usually) calls Tulsa home. He also enjoys speaking in the third person.
The Road Boost XL Portable Jump Starter packs a powerful, 12,000 mAh rechargeable battery capable of jump starting most cars, trucks, and SUVs. Read More
BottleKeeper promises to keep your bottled beer cold and protected no matter what you're getting yourself into on the road. Read More
In the heyday of Bell Biv DeVoe and MC Hammer, Triple F.A.T. Goose jackets were all the rage around my... Read More
There’s no sweeter sound on a plane than the sound of pure … silence. Or your favorite tune, perfectly captured... Read More
As a minimalist traveler, I like my gear tight, small, lightweight, and to stay out my way until I need... Read More
On the continuum of once-in-a-lifetime, bucketlist-worthy experiences, I’d say “helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains” ranks high for most travelers.... Read More
If you backpack in the wilderness or prefer your travel on the rugged side, a portable water purification system is... Read More
My list of road trip essentials is pretty straightforward – clothing, snacks, my iPhone, and plenty of backup batteries. These... Read More
I’m a stickler for traveling carry-on only. Not that carry-on only is the only way to travel, but it is... Read More
“Vaping” is all the rage these days. But, like any electronic gadget, the one nagging issue is always power. More... Read More
Home swaps are nothing new. We wrote about them way back when in the Dark Ages of travel almost before... Read More
I’m endlessly fascinated by really, really bad reviews on sites like TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc. More specifically: undeserved one-star reviews, especially... Read More
When I say Pennsylvania, you think …? Cheesesteaks, insane Eagles fans, and Rocky’s totally rad climb up the steps of... Read More
If you’ve ever gotten two hours into a road trip with someone and found yourself wanting to strangle them, you’ll... Read More





















