Packing

A few of the best ultralight down jackets

January 27, 2014January 26, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

So if anyone hasn’t told you already, goose down is absolutely the best way to pack a super-warm jacket into a tiny package. It’s the warmest and most compressible clothing …

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Why a packable down jacket is the secret weapon of ultralight backpacking

January 24, 2014April 24, 2017 - by SnarkyNomad

I’ve met quite a few people who live in fear of winter travel, or even winter staying-at-home. They’re utterly terrified of single-digit temperatures, and lock themselves up at the first …

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The exquisite bliss of a minimalist wardrobe

January 11, 2014April 29, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Much has been written about the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle, and the reduced mental stress its simplicity can bring. Living only with possessions that see frequent use is a …

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The myriad benefits of minimalist travel

January 3, 2014April 28, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Traveling amplifies nuisance. Each and every tiny little issue becomes several orders of magnitude more annoying than it would at home, where you can return to your comfortable abode of …

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Why is everyone getting underwear so wrong?

November 28, 2013January 6, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

Here it is, boys and girls. The epic rant of a lifetime. On a subject for which I hath even more fury than a woman scorned. I have spent the …

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Ultralight winter travel gear packing list

November 25, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

Backpackers occasionally live in fear of winter travel, running from the icy chills by migrating to the opposite hemisphere to avoid dealing with the glacial conditions of below-freezing sightseeing extravaganzas. …

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In search of the best travel pants for men

November 15, 2013February 28, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

So as many of you may know (though few of you may care), I get obsessed with ultralight travel gear, particularly when it comes to stylish travel clothing that’ll work …

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5 of the best travel backpacks for global adventures

September 29, 2013January 19, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

One of the most important things a backpacker can find is a great travel backpack. It holds all your gear, it’s with you almost all the time, and in some …

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Can you travel with just one pair of shoes?

September 23, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

I’ve seen a million products claiming to be “perfect shoes for travel,” and 90% of the time it’s laughably inaccurate and deserves a smack upside the head. Finding travel shoes …

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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 …