Travel Gear Blog News 07/26/2010

As Cool Hunting points out, Flight 001’s F1 Go Clean Set ($55) helps your dirty stuff play nicely (bubble boy style) in your suit case with the rest of your gear. Each kit comes with a laundry bag, two shoe bags, and 1 stuff sack.

The outdoors industry, a multibillion-dollar engine, has no shortage of goods that come from abroad. But a surprising number of brands tout products originated in the USA.

Some university students have created a helmet that tells you just how badly you rung your bell when you slammed your skull into that frozen mogul.

Psst! Have you heard about the 30% Off Summer Sale, direct from Patagonia>? Climbing pants, shorts, surf trunks, swim-separates, and sun-protection layers have all been discounted 30%*, July 20 through July 29.

In the world of Bluetooth headsets, most innovations happen in the design department – but the new Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak is one of the first headsets to really add some long overdue new features to more than just looks.ii

Like most really fun sports, downhill biking involves considerable gear.

I’ve long been on a quest to find the perfect travel alarm clock. This Eagle Creek one is still not it, but it comes closer than most.

These gadgets can streamline your trip and lighten up your load

This free download adjusts your computer’s lighting for healthier eyes, better sleep, and most importantly, an end to the perv-associated blue glow that comes with late night Internet surfing.

Steri Pen just released the Sidewinder, and it does away with batteries all together. The Sidewinder operates through a crank system that powers the U.V. light, obviating the need for batteries.

Julbo, 120-year vet in the performance eyewear industry, has a few new entries to their product line. Just off the production line is the Contest.