Travel Gear Blog News 09/15/2010

The new Kensington PowerBack iPad case does four smart things in one – it acts as a kickstand, 4400mAh backup battery pack, speaker dock and MicroUSB sync/charge dock

External frame backpacks experience a resurgence. Outside's Gear Junkie reviews these retro packs that are hitting the market.

Kara from Practical Travel Gear wore the ExOfficio Women’s Vent’r Pants during her shore excursions on an Alaska cruise last month, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the performance.

Jacquelyn from the Outdoor Informer tests out the Mountainsmith Caronlite Trekking Poles.

Swiss Army Knives are symbols of utility and smart design known the world over. Gear Junkie traveled to Switzerland this summer to investigate the history of the iconic brand.

Make sure you don't forget a thing with Backpacker Magazine's comprehensive gear checklists for pretty much any trip occasion.

Kara from Practical Travel Gear tests out the LowePro CompuDayPack as a camera/laptop carry-on bag.

Steve from the Adventure Life reviews the cheap, light, and compact Collapsible Camera Extender.

Tim from Practical Travel Gear reviews the Kelty Station Laptop Backpack and concludes that this is one tough, multi-functional bag that certainly does it all.

Best from Wanderlust and Lipstick reviews Briggs & Riley's BRX Adventure line of luggage.