Category: Gear Reviews

The Ultimate Minimalist Travel Gear List

Alright, “The Ultimate” Minimalist Travel Gear is relative. Even my gear list and Franklin’s gear list are different. My pack is not as small or light as some people’s. But this is my “ultimate” list. For now. I call it… The Ultimate Digital Nomad Graphic Designer on the Run From The Law Gear List. This post…
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Gear Review: Dr. Bronner’s Soap

Dr. Bronner’s soap is sort of a hackneyed piece of advice in the minimalist travel community because it’s one of those not-so-secret tips that everyone knows. But Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 All Purpose Pure Castile Soap is fantastic. It’s great for traveling because you can use it for everything: body, hair, clothing, etc. Some people even brush their teeth…
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Gear Review: CaseCrown Hard Case for Kindle

Ladies and gentlemen, what you’ve all been waiting for… another Kindle case review!!! I know, I know, it’s been a while since Franklin’s smash-hit post about his Kindle KlearKase, and since rumor spread that my Kindle Keyboard 3G broke, the masses have been itching to find out what I would do next?! My Kindle broke…
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Gear Review: Swiss+Tech Utili-Key

The Swiss Tech Utili-key is awesome. The Swiss+Tech ST44466 Utili-Key XT 8-in-1 Key Ring Multi-Function Tool is a must have for any minimalist traveler. (Please read that line in the geekiest voice possible). Now, let’s be honest: I’m not sure I used this for any of those above uses, save bottle opener. For whatever reason,…
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Gear Review: Osprey Flapjack (backpack)

Like Vince, I didn’t buy a new pack for this trip—I used one I already had. That’s frugality in action, folks. Take notes. This particular bag is my second purchase from Osprey. I love their stuff. The first backpack I had of theirs was bought during college, and at one point while surfing I stupidly…
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Gear Review: Klearkase for Kindle

Vince has written a bit about the Kindle and its invaluable place in a minimal traveler’s gear list. It’s light, small, well-engineered and easy to navigate. If you’re planning to do any reading on your trip, it’s the obvious choice. And even if you don’t read for pleasure, there are certain books—like dictionaries and travel…
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Minimal Travel Gear

Tynan, who’s writing much aided and inspired our minimal travel gear gathering phase, said, “the less I travel with, the better my experience is,” and I tend to agree. That’s why Franklin and I decided to travel as minimally as we could, hence “20 Liter Life” (the size of my pack). When I’ve shown people how…
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Sony RX100: Los Angeles, CA

In the weeks leading up to my trip, I’ve been test-shooting this new  Sony RX100 camera in LA. Here are some photos of where I come from. My lovely mother in St. Vincent’s Court, Downtown LA. Title Guarantee Building. Southern California Edison Building. Caravan Bookstore. The Oviatt Building / Cicada Restaurant. Clifton’s Cafeteria, Downtown LA….
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