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Sanitize Your Surroundings with Fend Antibacterial Hand Wipe Mitts
A few weeks before Covid shut the world down in 2020, a fellow airplane passenger snarked at me for wiping down my immediate surroundings with an antibacterial wipe. While I’ve never really had a consistent practice of avoiding germs and bacteria (opening doors with my elbow, but also sharing drinks with friends), there are times…
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Keep Your Best Friend Warm with Ruffwear Stumptown Quilted Dog Coat
Unless you live in a place where snow is a regular winter visitor, it can be easy to forget that our beloved pup pals can need extra insulation beyond their fur when it gets cold. Certainly, some breeds like huskies already have all that insulation at birth, but other breeds may not be entirely comfortable…
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Soothing Relief with Bucky Compact Wrap
It’s a new year, and whether you make resolutions or not, we all need to take care of ourselves a little more. Sure, travelers can power through long flights, uncomfortable seats and beds, and adventures both good and bad, but our muscles remember it all. Why not be good to ourselves and let our bodies…
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Tuck a Buzzbox into Your Pack for a Cocktail on the Go
Whether you’re on a road trip, hitting the trail, or camping, those who love cocktails often find that carrying along all their favorite fixings is too much. Glass bottles are heavy, pouring ready-made drinks into zip-lock bags can be challenging, and buying an overpriced yet forgettable cocktail at that bar isn’t always the best move.…
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Stay Warm with Marmot Men’s Ridgefield Sherpa-Lined Flannel Hoody
Now that we’re edging into the winter season, staying warm is top of mind. But part of staying warm is wearing clothing that also dries quickly and wicks moisture away when you’re active. Brave the cold weather with the Marmot Men’s Ridgefield Sherpa-Lined Flannel Hoody. It’s the ideal jacket for après-ski, hanging out with friends,…
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Charge it Quickly with OtterBox USB-C Fast Charge Wall Charger
It happens more than I’d like to admit: Boarding a plane when I haven’t had enough time to fully charge my phone or tablet. Especially now, when more airlines are relying on customer devices to deliver entertainment, having a full charge is key to getting through a flight. More importantly, when you’re headed out on…
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Pack Light with Timbuk2 Lightweight Flight Messenger Bag
I have fond memories of my first Timbuk2 messenger bag. It was 1994, 5 years after the company was founded, and I worked for HotWired—the first commercial online magazine, and sister to Wired. Employees all had Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger Bag in black, with either Wired or HotWired emblazoned on the front. I don’t remember when…
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Drink Safely with CamelBak Eddy+ Filtered by LifeStraw
Being confident about the safety of your drinking water while on the road often results in people buying water bottled in single-use plastic containers. To keep from adding to landfills and landscapes in countries that don’t have robust recycling programs, as well as minimize our reliance on plastic, it’s far better to pick up a…
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Keep Your Laptop Safe in Style
For many years, I used a padded, neoprene case to add additional protection for my laptop when I traveled. When the zipper finally gave up, I had to shop around for a new case. I’d already become familiar with Cuyana and the brand’s philosophy of “fewer, better”—and the concept especially appeals to me as I…
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Keep Your Feet Warm with OluKai Women’s Slippers
Travel and adventure are important. But it’s also important to have some down time at the end of the day. And when you’re traveling (or living) in cold climates, cozy slippers are excellent essentials to have. I was a huge fan of last winter’s OluKai Kuʻuna slippers. But Iʻm also a fan of two…
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