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Grayl Ultralight colors
Gear / Safety / Tech / Tips

The Grayl Ultralight is here!

February 1, 2016March 22, 2017 - by SnarkyNomad

I remember a long time ago, while traveling through China, where I saw a guy with a garbage bag full of disposable plastic water bottles, refilling them from a bathroom sink. So …

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George A Taylor Narrabeen in a glider
Angry / Money / Rants / Tips

How you could save $1,000 on a flight to Europe with the hub cities method

January 23, 2016January 25, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

Sorry, guys. I usually hate posts like these. All those “how I saved a ridiculous amount of money and you can too!” comments drive me crazy. Either they’re sharing something that everyone already knows …

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Slicks backpack
Gear / Packs

Going modular with the Slicks backpack

January 20, 2016April 4, 2017 - by SnarkyNomad

Travel bags seem to be getting better all the time. Long gone are the days of unwieldy suitcases with fussy wheels, and oversized hiking packs with about as much organization as …

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Deodorant in a chapstick tube
Gear / Packing / Tips

How to shrink your deodorant to the size of a chapstick tube

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

I am incredibly excited about this. Far more so than I should be. Deodorant sticks are some of the largest items you’ll find in a travel toiletry kit, and they can be kind of …

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Minaal backpack overall view
Gear / Packs

Testing the Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Backpack

January 12, 2016January 29, 2016 - by SnarkyNomad

So a few years back, Minaal debuted with a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, funding a carry-on sized backpack designed for digital nomads and other lightweight travelers who only ever bring …

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Eagle Creek RFID Money Belt
Gear / Money / Packing / Safety / Tips

Everything you need to know about money belts

December 30, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So let me begin with a story. This is the story of someone who was carrying $11,000 of cash in his suitcase, because, as he informed me, he was “used …

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Bluffworks Chino Front
Clothing / Gear

Bluffworks Chinos are even better than the original

December 2, 2015February 17, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

So a while back, I made a pretty bold statement when I said Bluffworks were the best travel pants out there. The mix of technical fabric, casual styling, and hidden security pockets were as …

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Tommy John Air Boxer Brief
Clothing / Gear

Why Tommy John’s Air is everything underwear should be

November 21, 2015May 13, 2017 - by SnarkyNomad

For those who may have been following my recommendations for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of the Uniqlo Airism. It’s cheap, it works great, and it’s …

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Linen towels
Clothing / Gear / Packing / Tips

The best travel towels aren’t where you’ll find them

October 21, 2015December 23, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Yes, my friends and colleagues, towels. Because despite the seeming irrelevance of such a thing, a compact travel towel is one of the best ways to cut down on bulky items so …

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Lightbulb
Blog / Clothing / Gear / Musings / Tech

5 great travel inventions that desperately need inventing

September 28, 2015January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

Part of the reason I enjoy writing about travel gear is that I get to see new ideas all the time. I’d probably be doing this anyway, because that’s how …

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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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Great insights on why merino wool t-shirts are perfect for travel. Their breathability, odor resistance,...

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

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

Announcing my first-ever product collaboration!

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018

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The near-perfection of the Uniqlo Blocktech Parka

May 8, 2018May 9, 2018

Arcade Belt on pants closeup

Arcade Adventure Belt Review

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Reviewing the new Tortuga Setout Backpack

March 27, 2018January 19, 2019

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