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TWP Gear Guide: Packing Light
You’ve seen them: 100-pound girls buckling under 110-pound backpacks, guys with entire trains of rolling luggage in tow — people lugging so much stuff around the world that they spend more time managing their gear than actually experiencing their destination.
Don’t be one of them.
A huge bag is a liability. You’ve got to transport it, then you’ve got to stash it somewhere or keep it with you at all times. You’ve got to keep it (relatively) clean and dry, and you’ve got to keep it safe. Clearly, less is more.
Now that you’re convinced [...]
TWP Gear Guide: Travel Clothing
Picking clothing for an extended trip is often a source of frustration for many travelers — they’re apparently attempting to cram their entire closet into 70 liters worth of backpack. They’d do well to learn from outdoor athletes: the contents of a hiker’s bag, much like that of a long-term traveler, should represent the minimum amount of gear that keeps him/her comfortable across the widest range of conditions. Travel clothing has never looked better, either. With manufacturers now cranking out stylish designs in subtly high-tech fabrics, there’s no need to look like [...]
