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Travel Gear

Read about good backpacking travel gear, see field-tested reviews, and what items you can use or don’t need to pack.

Travel Earbuds: Review of PaMu Unique and Slide Mini Earbuds

My review of the PaMu Unique and Slide Mini earbuds (an Apple AirPods alternative) for [...]

17
Jul
Minuteman Liberty watch
Minuteman DLC Liberty Watch Review

Review for the Minuteman MM02 DLC Liberty watch. [...]

25
Sep
Sniper Guerrilla backpack
Guerrilla Packs Sniper Review

Review for the Guerrilla Sniper Daypack [...]

03
Apr
Backpacking Traveler on street
Dorcy Headlamp Review

A review of two Dorcy LED headlamps. [...]

03
Mar
Voltaic solar charge pack
Voltaic Fuse Solar Charger Review

Read a review for the Voltaic Fuse Solar Charger -- an interesting piece of gear [...]

17
Jan
Backpacking Traveler on street
Review for the PurifiCup Water Filter

A review of the PurifiCup water filtration system. [...]

27
Mar
Grand Trunk hammock
Grand Trunk Hammock Review

Review for the Grand Trunk Double Hammock. [...]

11
Mar
Backpacker looking at mountains with full pack
Choosing the Best Travel Backpack

Use this size chart and expert advice for choosing the best backpack. [...]

17
Jan
homemade alcohol stove
Build a Homemade Alcohol Stove

Detailed instructions and photos for how to build a lightweight, backpacking alcohol stove. [...]

30
Aug
Gobi Gear Hoboroll
Review for the Gobi Gear Hoboroll

A unique new product that makes packing easier for lightweight backpacking travelers. [...]

22
Jun
Overboard waterproof backpack
Overboard Waterproof Backpack Review

A review of the Overboard waterproof backpack. Find out how to win one! - [...]

29
Mar
Ribz Front Pack configurations
Review: RIBZ Front Pack

Our Review for the new RIBZ front pack - with a contest to win a [...]

12
Feb
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    • What Vaccinations to Get?
    • How to Find Cheap Flights
    • Get Travel Insurance
    • Preparing for Backpacking
    • Gearing Up
    • Packing Your Backpack
    • Before Leaving Home
    • The Journey Begins!
  • Packing
    • Backpacking Packing List
    • How to Pack a Backpack Correctly
    • Travel Survival Kit
  • Destinations
    • Thailand
    • Bali
    • Malaysia
    • India
    • China
    • London
    • Party Places
  • On the Road
    • Staying Safe and Healthy
    • Money and Finances
    • Finding Work on the Road
    • How to Be a Good Traveler
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