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5 of the best travel backpacks for global adventures
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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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Finding the best travel shoes for men
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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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English teaching summer camp, Taiwan.
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The problem with “how I afford to travel” posts

September 20, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

I’ve noticed a weird pattern that emerges whenever long-term travelers talk about how they’re able to afford their lifelong travel adventures. Since money issues are at the top of the …

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Guidebook cut to pieces.
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Why guidebooks are here to stay (for now)

June 14, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Think you can go it alone on the road with nothing but your trusty backpack and an intrepid spirit of adventure and go wherever your whims may take you? Do …

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Kitty on his throne at Knossos, Crete.
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In defense of speed freak backpackers

June 12, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So I like to see plenty. Big cities, small towns, isolated villages, and maybe a little hiking. I don’t just want to see the capital city and move on. I …

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But it would be pretty cool.
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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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But this guy is.
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Should you travel with jeans?

April 20, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Ah, the eternal question, the inquiry that has sparked vicious debate since time immemorial amongst the jet-setting travel junkies the world over. Is it a good idea to travel with …

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5 things to ditch from the pack
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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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Bucket List Math
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Bucket list math

April 6, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

…i.e. the boring administrative tasks of planning your dreams. Sexy! We all seem to have bucket lists, despite the silliness of such a title in the context of amazing adventure …

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The Best Lightweight Packable Backpacks
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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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5 of the best travel backpacks for global adventures

5 of the best travel backpacks for global adventures

September 29, 2013January 19, 2019

Drinking from the Lifestraw

The one problem no Lifestraw review ever mentions

February 8, 2014January 5, 2018

Uniqlo Airism boxer brief

The Uniqlo Airism boxer brief, thoroughly reviewed

March 25, 2014May 13, 2017

5 of the best travel pants for men

In search of the best travel pants for men

November 15, 2013February 28, 2019

Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers

Best backpacking water filters and purifiers

March 30, 2013March 22, 2017

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Zestwear - Why merino wool t-shirts are the best travel t-shirts

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The Wool and Prince Boxer Brief 2.0, reviewed and raved about

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Announcing my first-ever product collaboration!

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The near-perfection of the Uniqlo Blocktech Parka

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Reviewing the new Tortuga Setout Backpack

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