Travel Gear & Photography Forum Threads for the week of January 1, 2007

Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Travel Gear and Photography forums at BootsnAll:

• Cherie’s friend borrowed her power converter for a recent trip to France, and her curling iron melted… Does that mean that cherie’s power converter should be tossed as well? Or is it still safe for her to use?
• It’s the age-old debate. Well, one of them, anyway. It’s like the boxers vs. briefs discussion, I think - a matter of personal preference. But still: money belt or neck pouch?
• OceanicNomad is trying to decide what his primary pack will be for a month and a half trip to SE Asia. The one he’s considering most is the Mountainsmith Ramble. What say you?
• I’ve posted this link before, but there are yet more suggestions for ways to keep the airline luggage carousel from eating the straps on your backpack.
• Eppyboy wants suggestions for a good travel towel - he’ll be gone for a month, and is looking for something compact and quick-drying. Static’s suggestion of getting a synthetic towel at an auto parts place (same stuff, less money) is brilliant. What’s your suggestion?

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