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Suitcase vs. backpack: The ultimate showdown!

May 17, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

We all have travel-related idiosyncrasies, and everyone’s style is just a bit different, which is why the war over suitcases vs backpacks is everlastingly entrenched. On the backpacker circuit it’s a …

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The travel pack I wish I could have

April 11, 2013December 13, 2013 - by SnarkyNomad

Whenever it comes time to set off on another international adventure, I tweak the gear setup to as high a level of perfection as possible. It’s important to have gear …

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Top 5 dumb mistakes the travel gear industry makes

April 10, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

As many of my esteemed and fiendishly loyal readers may know, I have an unhealthy obsession with ultralight, super-efficient travel gear, and am constantly on the lookup for better techniques, …

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5 things to ditch from the pack (and what to bring instead)

April 8, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

Got a ridiculously ungainly monstrosity of a pack that is your arch-nemesis and allows you no end of frustration nor extra taxi fees because you can’t stand hauling it up …

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Best lightweight packable backpacks

April 1, 2013January 19, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

Updated for 2017! The ultralight packable daypack search! A slew of technological advancements in the outdoor industry has arrived in recent years, and ultralight travel daypacks have enjoyed the trend …

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Ultimate ultralight travel packing list

March 28, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

Quite a few times I’ve heard backpackers complain about weight limits or maximum bag allowances on airlines. They haul 40-pound monstrosities that limit how comfortable they are, how fast they …