Curiously, however, I rarely – if ever – used the zip-away backpack straps. Why? Because just to do a flight of stairs, it was hardly worth the hassle of pulling out the straps and putting the pack on my back. More often than not the wheels worked just fine, and when they didn’...
This tactical military backpack is made of 600D oxford fabric and covered in water-resistant material. Although large, it is easy to carry even when it is completely packed. An anti-scratch exterior adds to its general durability. In addition to its main and laptop compartment, the bag also ...
Inexpensive compasses are easy to find; make sure that it’s reliable.Once you’ve found a cheap but reliable compass like this, put one in every bag you own.Your bug-out bag, your hiking backpack, your purse… wherever!A compass is a useful survival tool to always have on hand....
1. Prep correctly and take the time to sand. No need to sand it to the bare wood with an electric sander. A 5 – 10 minute going over with medium grit sandpaper on a sanding block will do the trick. It can never hurt and will only help with adhesion. Sanding briefly over the surf...
I’m the kind of traveler who turns a trip abroad into a process. I plan beforehand, execute every planned move, and adapt to situations along the way. Normally, this approach requires me to bring a handy notebook, high-quality mirrorless camera, and printed maps in my backpack. For my...
Packing light can be enough of a challenge when you have a small backpack, let alone when you have to keep all your gear in your pockets. This in mind, don’t bring anything you’re not going to use every day. Nail clippers can be borrowed along the way; rain ponchos can be purchas...
Since wearing one backpack on the front and one on the back hasn’t caught on yet (yes, we’re surprised too), a sling bag becomes a great place to keep your pocketable items, especially while in transit. Just toss all of your stuff in your sling and throw the entire thing in a ...
The great thing about summer holidays is that it’s warm and you really don’t need to pack much. Make a clothes plan before you go away and stick to it. Use a big fabric backpack (this is whatI use) that you’ll be able to use for flights with even the crappest allowances. If...