Backpacking

Wouldn’t it be nice if you bought a travel gear item for your adventures and no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t wear it out? After being on the road for a few decades now, including some non-stop trips of months to a year, I can say with authority which luggage brands and travel …

As you may have noticed, the world is opening up again, so preparing for long-term travel is not an exercise in futility anymore. For nearly two years, many countries were 0ff-limits to visitors, including Australia, New Zealand, and most of Southeast Asia. That last one was especially tough for digital nomads and round-the-world backpackers. Countries …

This post on options for the best travelers backpack for you was updated in November of 2023. Whether you’re setting out for a round-the-world backpacker trip or you’re hitting the road for a few months to work remotely, your pack is going to be extremely important. Whether you’re going fast or slow, the best way …

I highlight my favorite travel gear brands on this blog now and then, ones that have stood the test of time and haven’t let me down. Few items you pack are as important as your footwear, especially for long-term travelers, so it can be worth it to invest in quality with ECCO sandals and shoes.  …

What should you put into your travel bag if there’s a need for packing light? Almost 11 years ago, I did a guest post for the once-mighty Gadling blog called “What’s in your pack Tim Leffel?” At the time I had been traveling through Europe for two weeks with just a large duffel bag and …