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Travel Gear Blog News 07/26/2010

Date: July 26th, 2010 | No Comments

Dog Backpacks

Date: July 19th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Many hikers enjoy hiking with their dog but tire of carrying supplies for their dog as well as their own necessities. Well why not strap a pack onto your pup and let him carry his own trail snacks and water?

Dog backpacks are a great way to save on personal space while still having all your dog’s necessities along. There are plenty of comfortable, sturdy dog backpacks on the market fro

Win a Sweet BootsnAll Moleskine Travel Journal

Date: July 19th, 2010 | No Comments

Thoughts just sound better when they are jotted down in a Moleskine Notebook and that is just one of the reasons we will be giving away some gorgeous red BootsnAll Moleskine journals on TravelGearBlog’s facebook this week.

Just ‘like’ use on facebook and comment on the Moleskine post and you will be entered to win one of these lovely red notebooks.  Make sure to enter your commen

Travel Gear Blog News 07/18/2010

Date: July 18th, 2010 | No Comments

The Best Hiking Backpacks

Date: July 12th, 2010 | 1 Comment

For serious outdoor enthusiasts, buying a hiking backpack can be almost as important as buying a new car. Sure it is not as expensive as a car, but it is a mini investment and one that should not be taken lightly. Taking the time to research, try on, and test out hiking backpacks is really important if you want to choose the right bag.

One of the first things you nee

Carry-on Items Still Permitted

Date: June 22nd, 2010 | 1 Comment

With all the changes lately about what you can and can’t bring in your carry-on, it has become inherently confusing as to what is still allowed and inconsistencies between different airports have left me frustrated on more than one occasion. While we all agree that the TSA is indeed “Vigilant, Effective, Efficient” the question is are they concise?

Don’t worry, I’m here to help you navigate the maze of ever-changin

BootsnAll Launches New Facebook App For Connecting Fellow Travelers

Date: June 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

The BootsnAll Travel Network is all about connecting people who love travel and they just released a new Facebook app that makes connecting people even easier.

Here’s how BootsnAll Travel Connect works:

(1) Sign up and fill out your profile including your hometown and future travel plans

(2) Search for locals to one of the destinations you will be traveling and ask them questions about their hometown like where you should sta

Eco-Friendly Travel Gear

Date: March 31st, 2010 | 1 Comment

Since the people who travel the most are usually big fans of the planet (and preserving it), finding ways to travel a little greener and with less impact is a priority for many world adventurers.

Luckily, not only can you now buy carbon offsets to make up for all that mileage traveled (check out these 9 tips on how to travel greener), you can also pack a few useful and planet-friendly gadget

Mountainsmith Dog Pack

Date: March 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

Mountainsmith Dog PackMountainsmith Dog Pack – Fleece lined dog backpacks available in 3 sizes

>> Buy: Amazon.com $69.99

When looking at the Mountainsmith Dog Pack, it’s easy to see that a lot of thought went into its design. The Mountainsmith Dog Pack was designed by small animal vets and members of the American Kennel Club. This dog backpack comes with all the creature comforts of home.

6 Eco-Friendly Wallets

Date: March 20th, 2010 | 1 Comment

z12.jpgIs it just me or is everything eco friendly these days? Before long, this whole eco friendly thing is going to be like the endless cancer cycle; what prevents cancer also seems to cause cancer. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the environment, but does my wallet really need to be eco friendly? Apparently the guys at Dynomighty think so. Lucky for us, the



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