Category Archives: Major Item
New Rimowa Cabin Bag – Multiwheel Cabin 56cm Salsa
British Airways and many other airlines (but not Ryanair for example) have increased the max dimensions of their carry-on baggage from the IATA standard 50cm x 40cm x 2ocm up to a quite chunky 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (the … Continue reading
Inventory of gear – 2014 Beginning
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
Anker Astro3 12000mAh External Battery
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
Upgrade to Samsung Galaxy S4
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
Adding a TUMI Ducatti back-pack to my travel gear
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
Carry-On Case: Possible new candidate – Rimowa Salsa Air
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
Mobile Phone: Still waiting to Replace Nokia N97
I was an “early adopter” of the Nokia N97 about 18 months ago. It has been one of the most disappointing – in fact iunfuriating – phones i ever owned. For teh first 6 months it was bug ridden, crashing … Continue reading
Flyer Kit - What to carry on Business travel 