We’ve recently come across JOURNEY, a tech brand headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (with a Vancouver, BC office and warehouse) whose team is focused on technological innovation and minimalist design.
JOURNEY products are smartly designed to enhance your daily routine through form and function, practicality and style. We recently received several products to test-drive for our readers and have shared our experience here.
Rapid GO
If you’re looking for a compact way to charge your tech on the go, the Rapid GO, a wireless 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank with a spiffy kickstand and finger loop.
The stylish ABS plastic/felt-surfaced charger allows for charging three devices at once (USB-A, USB-C, and a wireless charging-capable device).
[What’s in the box]
The sturdy magnetic ring clicks right onto your phone. There’s also a MagSafe-compatible, non-adjustable magnetic ring included along with an alignment guide suited for most smart phones, to ensure a proper fit.
The Rapid GO’s kickstand feature is pretty cool, as it lets you view your phone in an angled upright position while charging. On the back, within the kickstand area is a strap, then when flicked up via the bottom, enables an ergonomically-designed finger loop.
The 10000 mAh lithium battery offers the following maximum charging speeds:
– Wireless charging: 15W
– USB-C: 20W
– USB-A: 18W
On the side is a power button, and on the bottom, two ports plus a series of LED battery indicator dots. A press of the power button displays the current level of battery charge left, according to the number of illuminated dots.
There are also safety mechanisms built into this durable power bank to prevent short circuits, low-voltage, over-voltage, over-charge, and discharge issues. We’ve been packing this handy charger on travels and getting some great use out of it.
TECH FEATURES
Materials: Grip-friendly silicone, scratch-preventative felt
Input Voltage: 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A
Ports: 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C (input/output)
Weight: 0.22kg/7.7 oz.
At 220 grams, the Rapid GO Wireless Kickstand Power Bank retails for CAD $79.99/USD $69.99 and ships with a one year warranty.
MOTION Apple Watch Sport Band
Their new MOTION Apple Watch Sport Band is a soft and breathable band designed for all-day comfort, and is 100% waterproof. The band features KM band material, a low-carbon stainless steel buckle and closure pin, and universal compatibility with Apple Watches. The MOTION is one of several watch accessories and chargers that JOURNEY recently launched.
It’s comfortable to wear and the overall design is a nice alternative to Apple Watch bands with rounded rectangular dot cut-outs for securing the band to your wrist. The band nicely tucks into its buckle.
Two sizes are available: Small (38-41mm), 128mm to 186mm long, 26.2mm wide; and Large (42-45mm), 150mm to 202mm long, 26.2mm wide.
TECH FEATURES
– Antimicrobial FKM rubber that comfortably contours wrists
– Built to withstand sweat, sand, and sun
– Ample holes for ventilation and adjustability
– Compatibility: Apple Watch Ultra, Ultra 2, Series 9, 8, 7, 6, SE, previous Apple Watch versions
– A secure pin-and-tuck buckle system
We look forward to seeing the MOTION become available in more colours aside from Ultra-orange, Marine Blue (shown worn in photos), and Cool Grey. CAD/USD $59.99
GLYDE 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station
Another new product in Journey Tech’s lineup is the GLYDE 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station. The GLYDE’s brick shape slides out from the bottom to reveal an Apple Watch charging space. Containing 10,000 mAh power, the GLYDE is designed to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods (or similar Qi-chargeable buds) on one handy power bank.
[What’s in the box]
It does have some heft at 395 g (13.9 oz.), but once you’ve set it up at your workspace, it’s a convenient way to keep everything charged at once.
DIMENSIONS
Open: 22.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 3.3 cm
Closed: 15.3 cm 8.1 cm x 3.3 cm
The GLYDE comes with a USB-C charging cable to power the unit via a USB-C port. When plugged in, the port will deliver up to 12W of power.
The added option to charge an Apple Watch in Nightstand mode or simply placed straight on top of its charging port is pretty sweet. CAD $189.99/USD $169.99
Use Journey’s USB-C Mini Wall Charger to connect the GLYDE to a wall outlet. These come in both black and white, deliver 30 watts of power, and are compatible with all USB-C enabled devices. It would be nice if Journey included a Mini Wall Charger with the GLYDE, rather than as a separate $29.99 purchase.
Visit Journey online to view the entire range of chargers, MagSafe wallets, laptop sleeves, Apple-compatible watch band, iPhone and AirPod cases and more. They’ve also got a Vancouver, BC-based office and warehouse for fast support and offer a full 30-day money back guarantee as well as free returns if not satisfied.
Non-watermarked images courtesy of Journey Tech.
