Travel Accessories
I am in the process of switching to a new laptop, and the transfer of data is a bit overwhelming. True, I could be savvy enough to upload things to the cloud, but well, I am not. And, I would rather be able to sift through the data that I need and not everything else…
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With the recent studies being published on the absorption rate of sunscreens, it is no wonder why we are searching for alternatives. Headsweats has always been a go-to brand for me. Their hats are incredibly comfortable and provide the relief from the sun that we crave. This season, Headsweats is introducing a new Ultra band.…
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When I travel, I am often looking for the smallest or most lightweight travel accessories to take with me. This remains true when looking for the perfect pair of headphones. Personally, I find over-ear headphones to be bulky and irritating when wearing them for long periods of time on my head. When I tested out…
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Stylish sunglasses can look cool, but what happens when you need performance, too? Not all shades are great for adventure, as they can lack polarized lenses and sturdiness to accompany you through land and water excursions. But even when women find those badass sunglasses, they’re often styled for dudes and can have too large a…
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How many pairs of sunglasses do you go through during a summer? I tend to lose at least one pair a month, either to the depths of a backpack or tote, as a left-behind item on a plane or in a car, or to the depths of a lake, river, or ocean. I plan to…
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It’s always nice to have your tunes along when you travel. Whether you prefer sorting by genre or playlist, listen to entire albums in chronological order, or are lured to the storytelling of podcasts, our audio choices often enhance our journey. I’ve taken the Ultimate Ears Megablast speaker along on my recent road trips, and…
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When I say, “Shammy” you say, “towel!”. Shammy! — Towel! Summer is closing in on us quickly and that means we are off to more outdoor adventures lakeside, beachside and into the woods we go. Packing light for the majority of our trips is ideal as we have finally instituted the rule requiring everyone to…
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In the important practice of carrying our own reusable bottles around so we’re not contributing to the plastic mess on the planet, we focus a lot on performance. Yes, bottle performance is a thing. You want yours to keep cold drinks cold as long as possible, not pollute you with chemicals, and be easy to…
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A little known fact about our writers at Practical Travel Gear, we love socks. Small ones, tall ones and even short ones. This is why we were very excited to receive samples of the Feetures no-show and their compression socks. Have Socks, Will Travel Feetures has moved into the absolute no show sock realm with…
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Sometimes, you just need to travel in style. Especially on a California road trip. Especially while visiting iconic locations like Yosemite and Santa Barbara and San Diego. Why not look good while packing practical gear? Lowa San Diego GTX: Available in both men’s and women’s versions, the San Diego was inspired by skate shoe designs,…
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