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Arc’teryx Index Dopp Kit
Unless you’re planning on taking a ton of selfies on your vacation, you really don’t need all that stuff in your toiletry bag. No, really, you look fine. Traveling light requires travelers to focus on only the essential elements to enjoy a new place, and the pleasure of having a light bag means that the…
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Timberland Alton 30-Liter Backpack
The Timberland Alton 30-Liter Backpack measures in at 20 by 11.5 by 7.5 inches, weighs less than 2 pounds, and the shell/lining are made from a polyester that is water resistant (more on that in a moment). This compact, lightweight, and durable pack employs a large bucket opening for the main part of the bag. I…
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Trinity Audio Hyperion Earbuds
The Trinity Hyperion headphones provide exceptional sound at a fair price
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Nite Ize Steelie Vent Mount Kit
You know you’re not supposed to hold your phone while you’re driving. Distracted driving kills more than 9 people and injures more than 1,153 people per day in the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what do you do about it, whether you’re at home or on vacation?…
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Pick-Pocket Proof Business Travel Shorts by Clothing Arts
Clothing Arts is the savvy travelers’ goto brand for ensuring their valuables stay on their bodies and out of would-be pickpockets’ hands. . . all while looking their best. Pick-Pocket Proof Business Travel Short and the Pick-Pocket Proof Adventure Travel Shorts are ideal for those seeking adventure in locales that could be considered a tad dodgy. The Layered Security of…
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Lighted Getaway Toiletry Bag From Grand Trunk
Take the frequent traveler favorite, the hanging toiletry kit, then make one little change that has a huge impact. That’s the story with this new Getaway toiletry bag with a built-in light and mirror from Grand Trunk. We can argue all day about what’s essential and what’s not when you’re packing light, but almost everyone…
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LifeProof FRE Power Case
Everyone gets a bit attached to his or her favorite phone case. After all, if you use your phone as much as the average person, you want a case that works for you—whether your needs are stylish or functional. Once of my favorite cases for my iPhone is LifeProof. The brand is part of the…
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Jade Yoga Travel Mat
I’m often asked how to stay active and healthy while on the road. Since we frequently travel, I have plenty of opportunity to figure out what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to exercise in hotel rooms and vacation homes. While at home, I practice yoga, and I find that continuing a yoga practice…
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Arc’teryx Covert Case
Hard-sided luggage certainly can protect your valuables from getting smashed, but when it comes to carrying your bag around, you pretty much have to rely on the hard-sided case’s wheels. There may be some that convert to backpacks, but imagine shouldering the load from airport to city, including at least 10 city blocks. Do you…
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Timbuk2 Copilot Wheeled Luggage
I’m a fan of Timbuk2 products. Before anyone else seemed to know the brand, I had my trusty three-toned messenger bag, which I used in college, then repurposed as a rugged diaper bag when my kids were small. I’ve since tried out several additional Timbuk2 bags and backpacks, but the Copilot is my first piece…
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