Travel Gear Blog News 01/21/2011

For most areas, a GPS device has made navigation easier, whether you’re just finding a hostel, driving to the airport, or trekking to a hidden temple. However, choosing the right device is essential to ensure that you’re not carrying around a useless gadget.

Putting together round the world tickets can leave even the experienced traveler on the verge of tears. Tom Shuttleworth tells us what we need to know before we start planning that trip of a lifetime….

Rising luggage fees and headaches at baggage claims now prompt many travelers to avoid checking a bag before boarding a flight.

The Yakima Even Keel is one of company's newer car-top racks and is designed for transport of a kayak or canoe.

Stephen Regenold from The Gear Junkie offers tips to getting the most out of training with a dog at your side.

The Voile Telepro Avalanche Shovel is considered by many to be the best snow shovel available and is used widely by search and rescue personnel.

Did Santa forget your travel laptop bag? No worries! This month you can win a PacSafe VentureSafe 400 laptop bag from Wanderlust and Lipstick.

Women's Adventure Magazine's Winter 2011 Editor’s Choice Awards for Downhill Skiing.

Modeled after the thong style sandals worn by the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico, the new GoLite Tara Lite trail shoes are designed to help you run fast.

Earlier this year, Contour added GPS to their lineup, and they are using the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show to launch the Bluetooth enabled CountourGPS camera.