Top Travel and Adventure Gear

Over the last year alone, I traveled to 52 countries in 52 weeks and took 87 flights. In the last decade, I’ve stayed in more than 200 Airbnb’s and an uncountable number of hotel rooms. I work on the road, I play on the road, and most times I live out of a bag more than I live out of a closet. It’s safe to say I travel aggressively and I have tested just about every piece of travel gear you can imagine. What follows are my personal, battle-tested essentials. I do not get paid for these recommendations. I rarely accept free products. These are simply the items that earned a permanent place in my travel kit because they worked everywhere, quietly, reliably, and without fuss. If you want to reject average, do it with the right gear.

Skechers Men's Summits Slip-On Sneakers

These are hands down the best shoes I have ever owned. Period. I wore them across the entire 52 countries trip. They still look almost new. I brought brand new Hokas with me and never touched them. These Skechers went to the Seven Wonders, climbed mountains, crossed deserts, and handled cities effortlessly. They are unbelievably comfortable and cost less than sixty dollars. The day I got home, I bought another pair. I just ordered two more in case they ever stop making them.

ANTSJHARE Waterproof Phone Case

This case looks boring, and that is exactly why it is perfect. It feels like a normal phone case and lets you use your phone normally. No bulky seals, no complicated setup. Every water shot I take happens with this case. It is quick, reliable, and invisible in use. You do not need fancy gear to protect your phone; this just works.

Ketl Mountain Sun Hoodie

This sun hoodie is effortless perfection. It is incredibly light, breathable, and comfortable, to the point where you forget you are wearing it. It protects your skin so well that I rarely use sunscreen anymore, even in extreme sun. You can swim in it, hike in it, wear it all day, and it dries almost instantly. Ketl Mountain makes exceptional gear across the board, and their pants are equally impressive. This hoodie lives in my bag.

SwissGear Softside Expandable Carry-On Suitcase

This is the luggage I get asked about more than anything else. The SwissGear large carry-on is incredibly durable and perfectly designed. Yes, it is technically too big for some small European airlines, but it works about ninety percent of the time. The soft side gives you flexibility, the wheels are excellent, and it holds up to real abuse. My son’s black version went around the world and still looks brand new.

OGIO Rig 9800 Wheeled Suitcase

If adventure is the focus and checking a bag is acceptable, this gear bag is unbeatable. It is tall, rugged, easy to move, and designed for serious equipment. The compartments are smart, the wheels are solid, and it swallows gear effortlessly. This is adventure luggage done right. If you travel hard, work on the road, or chase experiences the way I do, this gear will quietly make everything better.

UPERFECT Delta Max 18.5" 100Hz Dual Portable Monitor

This is the secret to working comfortably on the road. These fold like a laptop and instantly give you dual 18.5-inch screens anywhere in the world. I used them everywhere, including on transatlantic flights. If you are used to multiple large screens at home, this will completely change how productive and comfortable travel work feels.

Insta360 X4 Air - Lightweight 165g 8K 360 Camera

I shoot most content on my iPhone because it is incredible and familiar. But when I need something spectacular, the Insta360 comes out. Every hands-free, high-action moment lives on this camera. The invisible stick alone makes it worth owning. It captures moments that phones simply cannot, and it does it without effort.