How to Pack for a Semester Abroad
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Bathing suit. . .check. Swiss Army knife. . .check. Pictures of family . . .check. What else should you bring? More »
Essential Gear for the Traveling Musician
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Packing for long-term travel overseas is tough as it is, but for musicians there’s even more to think about. If you’re taking your guitar, bass, drums, digeridoo, or any other instrument abroad, check out these helpful travel gear More »
How to Pack as Much as You Want into Your Carry-On Bag
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With a creative use of space (think superman) your can fit everything for a 5 day trip into your carry on. More »
10 Steps to Packing Better for Your Next Trip
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When I was younger my father often liked to tell me “pack what you would be comfortable carrying on foot for a few miles." As we traveled I was always frustrated that I was only allowed the space of one carry-on bag and what went in it were only the essentials. Nowadays I am thankful my father taught me the basics of efficient packing; I secretly smile when people ask “you’re only bringing one bag?” Packing light while still managing to bring all the right things along is often easier said than done, but with a little common sense and a willingness to downsize, you too could be traveling lighter and more efficiently. More »
Essential Packing List For Artists
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Through art, one can learn about a culture's history and values... More »
How to Pack Everything Into Your Carry-On
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Learn how to pack light in under 3 minutes. More »
Packing and The Mantra of Minimalism
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Just how much gear can you fit into a Kelty Redwing backpack? More »
Essential Packing List for Pet Owners
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Michelle Schusterman outlines what pet owners need to pack for their furry travel companions. More »
How to Pack Your Camera and Lenses for Travel
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There are few sights more horrific than finding the expensive camera gear you've packed ruined due to poor packing technique. More »
Review of the Wordlock Luggage Lock
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Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman checks out Ila Security's padlock, which uses a word-based combination rather than numerical. More »
Essential Packing List for Musicians
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Guitarist Lachie McLeod has a list of items that come highly recommended if you plan on being the purveyor of sweet tunes for yourself, companions or strangers across the globe. More »
How to Bundle Wrap Your Clothes
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Try bundle wrapping your clothes on your next trip to get the most out of a small bag and avoid wrinkles and creases. More »



