Travel Gear

Environmentally conscious consumers are moving increasingly away from disposable bottles of water. In their place, most people are choosing water bottles that can be reused for many years. While there is a vast selection of reusable water bottles on the market, choosing the best insulated water bottle is a wonderful option for many reasons. Perhaps the best reason to choose an insulated bottle is its ability to keep beverages at the desired temperature.  Additionally, unlike … Read more

A travel pillow is essential whether you’re traveling by rail, air or car as it will make the trip more comfortable. The right pillow isn’t just comfortable however, as it must also be easy to transport and can be used in tight spaces and unusual positions.  There are a lot of these available online of course, but which one should you buy? No need to spend hours comparing them, as the best are listed here. … Read more

In a world practically ruled by technology, it’s only right that we utilize it as much as possible. Gone are the days of battling with oversize tourist maps or jumping on a train and hoping we get off at the right stop while traveling to Europe. There’s not even a need to fill in a paper e111 card renewal anymore, with the internet making it easier than ever to apply. There are countless apps available … Read more

If you are shopping for a sleeping bag liner, you will get some tips and advice in this article. If you’re getting ready for a trip to the great outdoors, you must know that preparation is half the battle. And just because you’ll be far from the warmth and comfort of your own bed, this doesn’t mean you can’t be as comfortable as you possibly can, especially when you have the right kind of sleeping … Read more

After having experienced the pain and hassle of traveling with a 65L backpack, I’ve become really into light weight traveling. At first I laughed out loud at the idea of traveling with a pack the same size as a schoolbag, but now I don’t want anything other than that. Affordable Luggage You Should Travel With In 2008 Nathan gave away his 90L backpack and bought a 20L pack instead, and my backpack hasn’t been filled up … Read more

Roller Bag vs Backpack: Before switching from backpacks to roller bags just over a year ago, we never expected the impact this seemingly small change would have on our travels. Practically every year since 2008 we’ve bought new backpacks, constantly downsizing, going from 95L to 45L and finally carry-on sized roller bags, and each change has brought a new experience with it. There are positives and negatives about each of them, and we thought we would … Read more

Luggage sets – Have you ever gotten to the airport and paid tons of extra money in luggage fees because of weight and size? Or do you always turn heads because your suitcase is the noisiest one in the airport? In 2017, traveling has become more easy and accessible than ever before. But there is one thing that still makes trips more of a hassle for most travelers: Luggage. You could end up with surprise … Read more

Choosing the Perfect Hiking Boots – So, you’ve decided you want to take hiking trips around the world! As with any other trip, you have to make sure you pack the right stuff. There are many different pieces of gear you should purchase if you want to be the safest and most comfortable on your trek. One of the essential elements to consider is the type of hiking boots you’re going to wear. When it comes … Read more

Backpacking Food Cheap Healthy Options: Spending money on food while traveling in Europe, or backpacking, is probably one of the most difficult things to handle when it comes to budgeting. You always spend more than you had planned, and yet, it’s hard to cut down since you need it to live. However, just because you need to cut down on your food budget, doesn’t mean you should have to cut down on your health. Backpacking … Read more