Sea Kayaking Gear Review: Ortlieb Rack Pack

Date: March 17th, 2005 |

On an expedition, a good, reliable dry bag is like a best friend…
Funny how we get attached to our equipment. Dry bags seem to be my thing. I�ve got a couple of old olive barrels full of them. Empty and flattened with scuff marks and faded lettering scrawled on their sides, they are the tangible [read more]

Personal headrests are taking flight domestic airline trips

Date: March 14th, 2005 |

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These are heady times for makers of travel pillows.
Now that American Airlines, the nation’s largest carrier, has jettisoned pillows from most domestic flights, conventional wisdom has it that other major carriers are bound to follow suit.
American estimates it will save $675,000 a year by eliminating these small comforts. Though the pillows are available on transcontinental [read more]

Mercedes-Benz presents the innovative Automatic Bike

Date: March 10th, 2005 |

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Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is launching the 2005 bike season with three new bike model developments for different types of application. Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive manufacturer to produce a really comfortable and safe Automatic Bike equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearshift system and active spring suspension.
From Mercedes-Benz presents the innovative Automatic Bike
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Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking

Date: March 9th, 2005 |

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Hiking is an excellent sport and exercise, whether for a short day hike, a longer walk for a few days or a week, or a long distance trek for several months. As with any sport, preparation and training help to make the endeavor fun and safe. As with any sport, injuries, accidents and illnesses will [read more]

Have pillow, will travel

Date: March 4th, 2005 |

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The Organized Traveler’s Checklist

Date: March 15th, 2005 |

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Here’s a step-by-step guide to accomplishing the essentials in the weeks, days, and hours before you leave on vacation.
From The Organized Traveler’s [read more]

Map gear maker works from Alaska

Date: March 11th, 2005 |

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Alaska is not known for its technology or manufacturing sectors, but that hasn’t stopped Dat/Em Systems International from becoming a world leader in designing and manufacturing digital mapping software and hardware.
“We were nobody 15 years ago,” general manager Jeff Yates said. “We were a homegrown software company and now we are duking it out with [read more]

Travel Medicine for Trekkers and Climbers in the Himalayan Region

Date: March 9th, 2005 |

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Just getting to base camp healthy is half the battle. Unfortunately, every year a number of climbers or trekkers will have to abort their plans due to illness. Whereas gastroenteritis or bronchitis might not be considered such a major illness at sea level, it can be devastating at altitude. This article will focus on preparation [read more]

TIP SHEET: Travel � Make sure laptop’s ready for the road

Date: March 7th, 2005 |

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Many travelers take their favorite gear with them, including their laptop computers. Ted Werth, CEO of PlumChoice, a Bedford, Mass.-based company that provides online and on-site computer repair services, has a few tips for road warriors.
From TIP SHEET: Travel � Make sure laptop’s ready fo [read more]

Wheeled Luggage Return Program to Benefit Homeless, Abused Women and Business and Leisure Travelers

Date: March 2nd, 2005 |

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Adventure travel gear and luggage manufacturer Eagle Creek has introduced a new, national wheeled luggage public collection program that will directly benefit those who are in homeless and/or domestic violence situations. During the month of March 2005, consumers may turn in any wheeled luggage piece at participating outdoor and travel retailers throughout the country, which [read more]

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