Travel Gear

Sea To Summit Ultra Sil Compression Sack

Date: September 1st, 2010 | No Comments

Sea To Summit Ultra Sil Compression Sack — an indispensable tool for the space-conscious backpacker

This is a guest post written by Jodi Ettenberg.

During my many months on the road, I’ve tried out a wide variety of packing solutions. Cubes, folders, stuff sacks, giant plastic bags – you name it. None have been as sturdy, lightweight or useful as Sea to Summit’ Ultra Si

LEKI Diva Aergon Antishock Women’s Trekking Poles

Date: August 31st, 2010 | No Comments

LEKI Diva Aergon Antishock Women’s Trekking Poles – shock absorbing women’s poles

Well we have women’s specific backpacks and women’s sleeping bags, so why not women’s specific trekking poles.  At first I was a bit skeptical of women’s trekking poles and wondered what could possibly be the advantage of having women’s specific poles. Well they tend to be shorter and have smaller grips for smaller hands.  Turn

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles

Date: August 30th, 2010 | No Comments

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles – ultralight trekking poles

The Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles are Black Diamond’s lightest trekking poles.  Thanks to 100% carbon shafts, the Alpine poles only weigh 8 ounces a pole so you will barely even notice the weight of them in your hand.

Three carbon fiber sections provide support and stability plus they collapse for super compactability.  Dual FlickLock adjusters offer eas

Scottevest Travel Vest & The No Baggage Challenge

Date: August 24th, 2010 | No Comments

Travel writer extraordinaire Rolf Potts set out on August 21, 2010 for a round-the-world journey without carrying a single piece of luggage.  Taking the ultra-light trend to the extremes, Potts will explore 12 countries on five continents over the next 6 weeks without even a daypack or money belt.  The few items he does bring with him on this No-Baggage Challenge will be tucked away into his pants o

SteriPEN Traveler Mini Handheld UV Water Purifier

Date: August 19th, 2010 | No Comments

SteriPEN Traveler Mini – ultra compact water purifying device

I watched a demo of the SteriPEN products at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show and am now totally intrigued by these super small, powerful water-purifying devices.  Unlike other water purifiers, SteriPEN uses ultraviolet light to purify clear water by destroying 99.9% of protozoa, bacteria, and viruses.  No pumping, chemicals, or extensive filtration here – just dip the SteriPEN in water