Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack The Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is sleek, compact, and convenient. This bag is ideal for both everyday use and hikes. No matter how long it stays on your back during a long hike, you’ll not get sweaty. An integrated rain cover helps keep the ...
Since it’s carry-on sized, it’s not bulky and doesn’t weigh much more than 10kgs, thus it’s easy to carry by hand. I could get a carry-on wheeled backpack, but the zip-away backpack straps use up valuable carry-on luggage space, and fitting a full-time travel wardrobe into ...
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....
If you want a smooth, sleek finish but don’t want to use spray equipment, buy mohair rollers. Unlike standard rollers, mohair rollers don’t lift the wet paint and create a bumpy texture as it is rolled on. Use mohair rollers to paint doors or anything where you want a very smooth f...
Normally, this approach requires me to bring a handy notebook, high-quality mirrorless camera, and printed maps in my backpack. For my trip to Taipei, Taiwan, I tried something a little different. This time, I set out to do everything on my smartphone, going from an analog kid to grow...
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...