Category: Travel Gear
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Gear Guide: Is The Silicone Wristband 2025’s Best Travel Item?
When I started carrying a Herschel Hank II as a backup wallet, it came with a silicone wristband to hold it closed. I thought it was a little odd. Because it’s a backup wallet, it stays pretty full with spare cards, foreign currencies, and a few American dollars. So I kept the rubber band around…
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Gear Guide: Five Travel Items You Don’t Need (Until You Do)
After 9 months of full time nomadic living I’ve found my packing list has been pretty spot on. All my travel gear so far fits easily into two carry-on bags with room to spare. But there have been a few things I saw fit to pick up along the way. A baton style umbrella, for…
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A Real-Life Review of Herschel Supply’s Product Line
Let me start by saying this isn’t a sponsored post. I’ve been wanting to replace my old duffel and backpack for a while, and always admired the Herschel Supply line of bags. I even recommended Herschel in a larger post about travel gear. With an eye toward traveling more in 2024 I thought the time…
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Gear Guide: Travel Items You Need on Every Trip
Packing light is packing right. Whether I’m flying for a weekend or preparing for a six month stay on a cargo ship I’m not carrying much more than the bare minimum. Like many travelers I’m hesitant to check a bag. I’d rather have the convenience and peace of mind that comes with keeping all my…