Welcome to RoamBlack. If you want to travel faster, lighter, and smarter, you are in the right place. 1. The Philosophy Start with our core doctrine: The One-Bag Manifesto. Why checking a bag is a tax on your freedom. 2. The Foundation The Bag: Organize your tech. The Suitcase: Aluminium vs Polycarbonate. The Pockets: 5 … Read more
We flew SYD to LAX (14 hours) with both headsets. One gave us a headache. One let us sleep. Here is the breakdown. The Contenders The Incumbent: Sony WH-1000XM5. The industry standard for ANC. The Challenger: Bose QuietComfort Ultra. The king of comfort. Round 1: Noise Cancellation Winner: Sony. The XM5 adapts to cabin pressure … Read more
The goal: One pair of shoes. From the TSA line to a Michelin dinner to a 10km walk. 1. Vivobarefoot Motus Strength The Barefoot Choice. Zero drop, wide toe box, leather style. Packs completely flat. 2. Cole Haan Zerogrand The Hybrid. Dress shoe upper, sneaker sole. Ultra-light and office appropriate. 3. Geox Spherica 4×4 The … Read more
Cotton kills. Polyester stinks. Merino wool is the cheat code for one-bag travel. It regulates temperature and resists odor for days. Why Merino? Odor Resistance: Wear a shirt for 3 days. No smell. Really. Thermo-regulation: Keeps you cool in heat, warm in cold. Quick Dry: Wash in the hotel sink, dry by morning. Top Picks … Read more
Silence is the ultimate luxury at 30,000 feet. We tested the flagship ANC headphones to see which one actually drowns out the crying baby in 4A. The Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5 Verdict: The king of silence. The ANC is adaptive and eerily good. Battery life (30h) survives the longest haul. Pros: Class-leading ANC, lightweight. Cons: Doesn't … Read more
We test the top 3 hard-shell carry-ons for 2026. Is the Rimowa Classic still the king, or has the DTC disruptor Away stolen the crown? 1. Tumi Alpha (The Executive) ($1,430) The Icon. Indestructible. Heavy. It dents, it scratches, and it looks better for it. The Rolls Royce of carry-on luggage. Pros: Status symbol, lifetime … Read more