🎁 It’s Finally Here — The 5K Giveaway Starts NOW!

Hello, Johannes from GearUpYourLife here —

This week’s newsletter is arriving a little later than usual, not Wednesday, but Thursday… and yes, that’s actually on purpose 😅

Right now, as I’m writing this, I’m sitting on a small balcony here in Croatia with a coffee in hand, looking back at what’s been an unreal few months.
We’ve just crossed over 7,000 subscribers on YouTube and almost 1,500 here in the newsletter, and honestly… that still blows my mind.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I can give back ,and whether a giveaway is really enough to show how grateful I am for all of you.
Anyone who’s been around for a while knows how much this means to me, how much I read and appreciate every single comment, and how much your support keeps this whole project alive.

So today’s giveaway isn’t about the value of the items, it’s just a small way of saying thank you for being part of this community and making all of this possible. ❤️

🎁 The Giveaway — What’s Inside & How It Works

So, let’s talk about what’s actually up for grabs — three products I genuinely use, love, and think every traveler should own.

1️⃣ NayoSmart Urban U6 Backpack
And I honestly can’t say this enough — a massive thank you to NayoSmart, or better said, the people behind the brand.
They believed in this community when we were still under 700 subscribers — and now we’re at over 7,000, and they’re still here, still supporting.
The U6 has been my go-to backpack for months now — minimalist design, smart pockets, and one of the few that actually balances function and comfort perfectly.

2️⃣ Sea to Summit Toiletry Bag
This one’s not just a favorite of mine — it’s one of yours too.
It’s in my personal top 10 travel gadgets, and in your top 5 most purchased items (yes, I can see that, haha).
Durable, lightweight, and surprisingly roomy — this thing keeps every trip a little more organized and a lot less messy.

3️⃣ LEVEL8 Rolling Carry-On Luggage
Easily my favorite carry-on under $200.
It’s sleek, tough, and perfectly matches the first giveaway item — because what’s a great backpack without the carry-on to go with it?

Now, here’s how you can join:
Just reply to this email (or any of the next two newsletter issues) with the name of the product you’d love to win.
Not because I enjoy sorting through 700+ emails 😅 — but simply because the newsletter doesn’t have a comment section, and this is the only way for me to know your pick.

🎥 The YouTube Giveaway Is Live

If you’re reading this right now, the YouTube giveaway has already gone live a few hours ago!
In that video, I’m giving away the NayoSmart Urban U6 Backpack, the Anker MagGo Power Bank, and the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones ,three of my absolute favorite travel products this year.

If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out!
You’ll not only see all three products in action, but also get the full list of 12 new travel gadgets that are honestly some of the best I’ve tested this year.

👉 Watch the video here: [WATCH IT HERE]

Trust me, it’s one of those episodes you don’t want to miss, part travel gear inspiration, part thank-you celebration for 5,000 subs, and maybe… your chance to win something epic. 😄

Safe travels and good luck to all of you….
Johannes

P.S. Once we hit 100 followers on Instagram, I’ll give away a TRTL travel pillow there to celebrate our 5K subs milestone.
( FOLLOW HERE )

So if you want to be part of that — you know where to find me. 😄📸