Jill
When your trail time requires that you move fast and light, you don’t need to bring a lot of gear, and what you do decide to bring needs to perform well. Whether you’re a trail runner, fast hiker, or just like to get where you’re going without bringing a lot of stuff along, a good…
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I have a love/hate relationship with zip ties. Almost as reliable a travel gear solution as duct tape, zip ties help bundle items together, attach items to your pack, and secure bags. But they’re made from plastic, and once you use one, its life is over and you have to throw it away. Now there’s…
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If you regularly travel to places where you need to consider your water source, you know that it’s not always easy. Sure, you can buy plenty of plastic bottles of spring or filtered water, but doing so means you end up with single-use plastic bottles that likely end up in a dump or waterway somewhere.…
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Unless you are a regular wearer of slippas (AKA flip-flops), you know the feeling of having to bend down to put your shoes on—whether you are seated or standing while doing it. But when you struggle to get your shoes on, especially after walking through the security section of an airport, you might wish for…
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Travel dresses are sometimes so specialized that it’s hard to just travel with one. You have the beach cover-up, the dinner dress, the daytime sun dress, and even more options. When you’re trying to pack extremely light, one dress is what you want—and finding one dress that covers everything isn’t always easy. I’m thankful for…
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Now that we’re in a new decade, there are some things that we expect at an absolute base level with travel and sustainability. Hotels that only wash linens when you ask and not every day, check. Items not made of harmful materials, check. People who carry reusable bottles instead of buying single-use plastic bottles, working…
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While travel is full of a million wonderful moments, it can also take a toll on your body. Sitting in uncomfortable airplane seats, toting bags, and sleeping in different beds can leave you with aching and knotted muscles that can affect you longer than your few days off. Recently, I visited a wellness resort where…
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When it comes to the essentials, you don’t always need a backpack to tote your stuff around. It might make sense to have one bag that’s flexible enough to fit a little or a lot, but if you don’t like carrying a big pack when you only have a few items, consider sizing down. I…
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If there’s anything we talk about over and over at Practical Travel Gear, it’s the need for versatility in gear so that you don’t have to cram your suitcase with a bunch of single-use items that are awesome for one thing, but not so great for many others. When your itinerary includes outdoor adventures, you…
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Snow is everywhere as we ease into the winter season, and if you haven’t already pulled your winter wardrobe out of storage, now’s the time. It’s also often when we look through the clothing from past seasons that we realize we need one new item—either to replace what we’ve grown out of, or replace what…
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