Long-term, no-fluff reviews of desk setups, tech accessories, EDC and travel gear from Nate of NateDesigns. Real testing, real prices, the good and the bad.https://natetested.com/https://natetested.com/guides/best-carry-on-luggage/https://natetested.com/guides/best-carry-on-luggage/Aluminum, hard-shell, vacuum compression or roller backpack? I travelled with all four. Here's which carry-on type fits how you travel.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/reviews/level8-voyageur-review/https://natetested.com/reviews/level8-voyageur-review/I tested the LEVEL8 Voyageur 20" carry-on and 28" checked bag against metal luggage. It's lighter, simpler and the one I actually reach for.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/reviews/bagsmart-blast-pro-review/https://natetested.com/reviews/bagsmart-blast-pro-review/A roller backpack and a travel backpack for about $300, less than one premium carry-on. I tested the Bagsmart Roll & Roam kit on real trips.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/reviews/mvst-zero-review/https://natetested.com/reviews/mvst-zero-review/The MVST Zero has a flat interior, a matte finish and a new one-latch hinge. I compared it to the Treva to see what you gain and what you give up.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/reviews/blackvoyage-aircabin-pro-review/https://natetested.com/reviews/blackvoyage-aircabin-pro-review/I packed a week of winter clothes into the BlackVoyage AirCabin Pro and its Zephyr backpack. Here's what the built-in vacuum compression actually gets you.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/reviews/mvst-treva-review/https://natetested.com/reviews/mvst-treva-review/I took the MVST Treva aluminum carry-on, medium and trunk to Hawaii. Built like a vault, satisfying latches, but heavy and it scratches.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/gift-guides/gifts-for-content-creators/https://natetested.com/gift-guides/gifts-for-content-creators/Skip the ring light. 14 useful gifts for YouTubers and creators, cheapest to most expensive, all from my own kit.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/guides/best-ergonomic-keyboard/https://natetested.com/guides/best-ergonomic-keyboard/Mechanical, low-profile, curved split and tented split keyboards, tested for a year for wrist and finger pain. The one I use most isn't the 'most ergonomic' one.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/gift-guides/tech-gifts-for-him/https://natetested.com/gift-guides/tech-gifts-for-him/Tech gift ideas for him he probably hasn't heard of, from a basketball-hoop charger to a light bar that turns on when he sits down. All used daily.Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://natetested.com/guides/best-ergonomic-mouse/https://natetested.com/guides/best-ergonomic-mouse/I used a standard, a vertical and a trackball mouse for a year to fix wrist and forearm pain. The answer surprised me: don't buy just one.Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT