the wander project dispatches from over there

High-Capacity Roller: Osprey Space Station 100

While backpacks are the norm for the long-term travel set, sometimes you just need a hauler with wheels. The Osprey Space Station 100 holds over 6000 cubic inches of gear and is perfect for bulky stuff you’d rather not strap to your back. It’s durable, too— I tested it for Men’s Journal and it survived a toss out a window, a stint as a speed bump and being dragged behind a truck. You can get one of your own for just $160—that’s 35%off— from REI Outlet.

Double Duty: Arcteryx Envoy

Travel shirt pros: they can take a beating and emerge from the hostel sink like new. Travel shirt cons: with unflattering fits and extraneous pockets and vents, you’ll look like a middle-aged accountant on safari. The Arcteryx Envoy combines a stylish cut with a technical fabric, making it equally at home on the trail or at dinner with the travelista you met on the bus to Santiago. Grab one for 30% off the steep $99 retail price at Backcountry Outlet.

Bring it, Thunderstorm: Isis Monashee Jacket

With three layer fabric that breathes, stretches and seals out the elements, the Isis Monashee Jacket keeps the ladies dry and comfortable no matter what. It looks nice, too, and it’s cut so that she won’t feel like she’s borrowing her boyfriend’s rain shell. Snag it for $140 (a whopping 54% off retail) at Campmor.

Really Burly Boots: Asolo Sasslong

Make no mistake: the Asolo Sasslong  boots are major overkill for a European museum-and-cathedral tour. But if you’re going to be hauling a heavy load over seriously sketchy terrain, they’ll provide plenty of waterproof support thanks to a Gore-Tex liner and a stiff  Vibram sole. You’ll save 32% at Sierra Trading post, where they’re just $169.

Keep perfect time on a watch you can lose: Timex Ironman

The Timex Ironman does everything a great travel watch should: it keeps track of multiple time zones and the date, works as an alarm clock and accurately times your morning run. If a mugger decides he likes it more than you do, you’re only out the $30 it cost you at Campmor.