Category Archives: Gear & Gadgets

A Beginners’ Guide to Buying Your First Travel Camera

If you're bamboozled by the camera jargon then keep calm and read our beginners' guide [...]

Backpacking First Aid Kit – Travel Health Essentials

Why is a Travel Medical Kit Important? When we talk about backpackers’ skills that one [...]

Packing Cubes For Backpacking – Can You Live Without Them?

Packing cubes are the latest 'must-have' accessory for travellers! We find out why everyone loves [...]

Gifts For The Backpacker – 50 Fun Ideas to Inspire Wanderlust

Gifts for backpackers. Got a loved one about to set off travelling? Buy them something [...]

Readers Poll: What’s the Best Day Pack for Travel?

A travel daypack is your best friend, with you at all times. Our readers tell [...]

Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Backpack Review

How does the Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Backpack stand up to our review process? Read [...]

7 Best Travel Yoga Mats For Your Adventures!

We compare the top travel yoga mats to find the best one to take on [...]

Best Travel Adaptor: A Universal Backpacking Necessity

While it would be much less stressful if all the countries in the world could [...]

Packing List Southeast Asia: Your Ultimate Travel Checklist!

Looking for advice on your Southeast Asia packing list? You’ve come to the right place! [...]

The Best Head Torches for Travelling & Why You Need One!

A Rechargeable Head Torch for Travelling, Camping or Running will be one of the most [...]

Reviewed: The Best Travel Hammocks for Backpacking

One of the best parts of travelling is the sense of adventure that comes with [...]

The Best Filtered Water Bottle for Travel? For Responsible Travellers

A filtered water bottle is an essential item for the responsible traveller in Southeast Asia. [...]

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Are Mobile Phones Ruining Travel?

Was travel BETTER and MORE ADVENTUROUS before the days of Mobile Phones? Does constant connection [...]

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Best Travel Towel For Backpackers = The Microfiber Travel Towel!

Backpacking around Southeast Asia means spending a lot of time at beaches and showering after [...]

Best Sleeping Bag Liners for Travellers!

Why Should I Use Sleeping Bags Liners For Travel? Backpacking through Southeast Asia usually means [...]

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Travel Laptops For Backpackers & Digital Nomads

All laptops are not created equal. If you're a Digital Nomad and you intertwine work [...]

The Best Ukulele For Travellers – Making Music Anywhere!

What makes the ukulele such a good instrument for travel? How do you decide on [...]

Mini Kettle For Travel: Making a Cuppa On the Road!

Being English, one thing that I really miss on the road is a good cup [...]

What are the Best Backpacks for Travelling in Southeast Asia?

We asked 100+ of our readers to tell us which is the best backpack (brand, [...]

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Backpacks With Wheels: The Pros & Cons + The 7 Best Rolling Backpacks!

These days, no longer do you have to decide between having a backpack or taking [...]

5 Essential Packing Tips for South East Asia!

It’s your last job – cramming everything into a bag you must carry without doing [...]

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