Gear Guide Archives | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/travel-tips/gear-guide/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:42:45 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/favicon-2-150x150.jpg Gear Guide Archives | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/travel-tips/gear-guide/ 32 32 Staresso Review - Mirage Plus 3 portable espresso maker https://www.2aussietravellers.com/staresso-review-mirage-plus-3/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/staresso-review-mirage-plus-3/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:43:54 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32025 We were asked by Staresso if we'd be interested in testing out their Staresso portable espresso machine on our summer adventures. We look forward to our morning coffees and as we are frequently off the beaten track without a good cafe and barista nearby, I am always excited to explore solutions that might elevate our […]

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TropicFeel review | How does the Canyon rate as a travel shoe? https://www.2aussietravellers.com/tropicfeel-review-canyon-travel-shoe/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/tropicfeel-review-canyon-travel-shoe/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:07:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=17751 Back in 2020 I added my first pair of wet travel shoes to my gear bag. They were the TropicFeel Canyon in core black. Based on the spec, these all-terrain shoes promised to be a versatile addition to my kit, so I put them to the test to see how they would actually perform in […]

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TravelKon SIM and eSIM in Japan - Our experience https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:41:30 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32479 When we travel to Japan, we find it incredibly useful to stay connected. Like many people, we have become reliant on the digital world in our everyday lives and even more when travelling. In Japan, we use apps for train schedules, walking maps, translation tools, and the ability to back up our photos and videos […]

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Review of the new Sudio ETT earphones https://www.2aussietravellers.com/review-sudio-earphones-ett/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/review-sudio-earphones-ett/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25247 This week we take an in-depth look at the Sudio ETT earbuds, the latest release by the Swedish company whose stylish minimal design aesthetic takes another step forward in function and sound quality with this latest release. In full disclosure, I was sent the earbuds for review with no obligation to write an article. I've […]

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Cool Cabana review - Staying sun safe this summer https://www.2aussietravellers.com/cool-cabana-review/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/cool-cabana-review/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:11:06 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=28214 We've spent the last couple of months testing out this sun shelter on beaches across Queensland. Our Cool Cabana review shares the results of our field testing, what we've learned along the way, and what we loved and what we didn't. If you're in the market to upgrade your beach kit this summer you'll want […]

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Road trip essentials for fun adventures in Australia https://www.2aussietravellers.com/road-trip-essentials-australia/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/road-trip-essentials-australia/#respond Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:07:43 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25873 Do you travel in Australia or are you planning a trip down under? We're regularly asked for gear recommendations, what we've added and what we've culled from our travel kit over the years so we've compiled this list of our road trip essentials. We've fine-tuned it over the past decade and hope it's helpful to […]

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Wacaco Nanopresso Review | Can you make great coffee outdoors? https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wacaco-nanopresso-review/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wacaco-nanopresso-review/#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:13:01 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=14894 Questioning if a good coffee and idyllic location are mutually exclusive? We were hoping not but set out to put the Nanopresso through its paces in this review for coffee-loving travellers and outdoor enthusiasts. My social media profiles still read something like 'rarely leaves home without a camera or passes up a good cuppa,' which […]

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Mahi leather travel bag review https://www.2aussietravellers.com/leather-travel-bag/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/leather-travel-bag/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:00:54 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=11836 Why a Mahi leather travel bag is my ideal travel day bag and carry-on. We look at 2 designs, my review, how I use them, care for them and what they will fit [separator type="thin"] In my recent post on travel essentials for your trip to Japan I mentioned my preference for a leather backpack […]

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Choosing a travel towel: Sumoii beach towel review https://www.2aussietravellers.com/sumoii-beach-towel-review/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/sumoii-beach-towel-review/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:16:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=16952 Finding the 'perfect' beach bag is turning into a never-ending search, but this year I might just have found the perfect beach towel. In our Sumoii beach towel review, we put it through its paces to see how it measures up for both function and value. With summer just around the corner, we've whipped out […]

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