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Product Reviews to achieve the Perfect Pack: A collection of the best gadgets, travel accessories and how-to's for worry-free wandering.
Lucky Trip - An Unbiased Anecdotal Review of a Lowkey Service
Let me start off this article by disclosing that I in no way work for or am affiliated with Lucky Trip at all (as much as I'd love to be). I simply utilised their service earlier this summer and I'd like to share my experience of it. I would also like to disclose that I am from the UK, and Lucky Trip only seem to, at the moment, cater for people from the UK.
By Alexander Casey7 years ago in Wander
10 Best Portable Solar Powered Battery Chargers for Camping
Even as we escape to the wilderness, we can't leave the reality of our fully connected lives behind. This means the cellphone is coming, whether mother nature likes it or not. If you're out in the elements and you need to send a text, respond to an email, or get driving directions home, these portable solar powered battery chargers will give you the boost you need.
By Brian McCann7 years ago in Wander
10 Products to Make Camping Easier
Once upon a time, roughing it in the great outdoors meant just that, roughing it. A tent, sleeping bag, and a pan to cook with over the fire were all you really needed to go camping, and while keeping it simple is still a good idea when packing for your next camping trip, it doesn’t hurt to bring along some of these modern gadgets to make the trip more convenient and enjoyable. If you plan on camping for more than a night or two, these camping accessories will afford you more time to focus on enjoying nature instead of wrangling with erecting a tent for an hour or wishing and hoping your evening bonfire will ignite.
By Stella Marin8 years ago in Wander
Best Backpacking Tents to Bring on Your Next Trip
My son Jarret and I do a lot of camping so that we can bond as father and son, and, hopefully, as men and even human beings. Since I prioritize my relationship with my son, it's important that I own one of the best backpacking tents.
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Wander
Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals
Backpacking trips are a great way for me to bond with my son during the weekend when he stays with me. Or, so I've been told on the Visiting Dad forum that I belong to. CoolDad90 and CoolDad91 (no relation) both said that Upstate New York has a lot of great places. So here are the best freeze dried backpacking meals that I'm stocking up on before my son Jarret and I head up north so make memories. Maybe we'll see one of the biggest cats in the world during our hike!
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Wander
10 of the Most Luxurious Glamping Gear
For us who can't actually rely on nature, camping to us sounds like torture. We have to sleep in a small, weak tent surrounded by animals, eat food out of cans, use water from the pond to bathe ourselves, and the bush is our toilet. Sounds like a nightmare to those who can't stand nature, right? But if you've ever wanted to go camping, you don't entirely have to depend on nature! In fact, there's a ton of gear you can use for glamping!
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Wander
Best All Inclusive Vacations in Mexico You Must Visit
Mexico is one of the most stunning spots to vacation at. From their hot, soft sandy beaches to the warm sun and cool, clear oceans, no one can ever go wrong with relaxing in Mexico. They also have awesome water sports and adventurous activities to partake in. As thrilling and daring Mexico's opportunities are, can we talk about the food for a second? Their cuisines are to die for. From mouthwatering seafoods to juicy meats, there's a meal for everyone in Mexico. Not to mention their cocktails... fruity, tropical, and delectable, no one is ever satisfied with just one cocktail.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Wander
Best Free Travel Apps to Download Right Now
Everybody seems to have an app these days, or is working on an app that is going to make everything much easier. While many of these apps are a waste of time, which is natural given that there are millions of the things, the travel apps are a completely different story. Travel apps can be incredibly useful for finding flights, checking traffic, and finding the cheapest hotels.
By Carly Owens8 years ago in Wander
Best Podcasts to Help You Learn a Foreign Language
While the standard classroom method of teaching foreign languages is still effective, our technological world has found new ways to make language learning fun, different, and convenient. Podcasts are one such method, and the best podcasts to help you learn a foreign language often take a highly cultural approach. You'll find that current events and cultural customs are just as much a part of language learning as figuring out how to say "hello."
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Wander
Seriously Cool Products to Improve Your Next Road Trip
A long road trip always seems like a great idea to do with friends or family, but after the first six hours, the time on the road together can become a little hard to fill. That's why we've come up with the best products to improve your next road trip. Forget counting down the hours until the next hotel visit; these helpful products will allow the time to be enjoyable, easy, and fun.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Wander
