Category Archives: Equipment Choice

Inventory of gear – 2014 Beginning

Posted on January 27, 2014 by rayand

I had a 7 day trip (triple red-eye, 4 nights in hotels.  LON-HKG-MNL-TYO-SFO-LON) and therefore had to take quite a bit of stuff. MNL was 30C, Tokyo -3C … While in Manila thought it would be a good chance to … Continue reading →

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Upgrade Headphones – From Bose QuietComfort15 to Parrot Zik

Posted on January 12, 2014 by rayand

Upgraded my headset from my 3 years with Bose QC15  to the Parrot Zik Prime reasons for the change (and you might want to read my 2010 post about the need to move away from the Bose): (1) MicroUSB charging – … Continue reading →

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Anker Astro3 12000mAh External Battery

Posted on January 3, 2014 by rayand

I have been using an external battery with 2 USB outputs for a year or so. Mainly for charging my phone when on an extended mission away from USB power, e.g. walking around or on planes without seat-power. I just … Continue reading →

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Upgrade to Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on May 8, 2013 by rayand

Super happy with my Galaxy S3 – so when the S4 came along with slightly bigger screen, faster and a few more goodies I had to go for it. Certainly have not regretted that change.  Battery life still over an … Continue reading →

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Adding a TUMI Ducatti back-pack to my travel gear

Posted on April 8, 2012 by rayand

With the option of taking 2 bags on most long haul airlines, a “second bag” to use on short trips or alongside my Rimowa makes sense. The rimowa is no use for “convenient access”. Normally I use a Scott eVest to … Continue reading →

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Carry-On Case: Possible new candidate – Rimowa Salsa Air

Posted on December 27, 2010 by rayand

After 2 happy years with the Rimowa Salsa, which has been almost unchallenged in its role as the perfect carry-on (My wife bought a Salsa Deluxe which has the small benefit of a strap for carrying extra items piggy-back – … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phone: Factors in Decision

Posted on December 20, 2010 by rayand

A mobile phone for a traveller must have the following features: UMTS / 3G with standard SIM to enable flexible voice, txt, dat ause worldwide “1 day” battery life Excellent voice and text with easy contact management (sync with outlook) … Continue reading →

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POWER Supply: Charging all gadgets

Posted on November 11, 2010 by rayand

Computer, Phone, and other electronic gadgets need to be charged. I carry two packs: “mains power” and “in-plane power” plus a spare laptop battery. My  “model” is to go for USB (preferably micro-USB) power for all gadgets. A laptop computer – with … Continue reading →

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