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6 essential gadgets for travel nomads

Traveling as a nomad is of course an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you are exploring new cities, working remotely having the right gadgets can make your travels smoother, more organized, and more enjoyable. Traveling as a nomad is about embracing freedom, but having the right gadgets can make that freedom even more comfortable and efficient.  read post  

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8 essential items for winter travel

PickPik Winter may now already be on its way out, but if this one’s for anyone already thinking of next season. A couple of months ago, in preparation for a whirl through the winter wonderland above Norway’s Arctic Circle, I realized that the usual winter togs that serve me well enough in Spain just weren’t going to cut it in serious snow, ice, and temperatures forecasted to drop as low as 5⁼ Fahrenheit (-15⁼ Celsius). So I educated myself about what new cold-weather clothes gear I would need…

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5 questions to ask when choosing a stand-up paddleboard for surfing

A.belloc Invented in Hawaii in the 1940s, stand-up paddle boarding has become especially popular in the last decade, partly because unlike surfing it can be practiced by a broad range of people of all ages and fitness levels. But while most people associate this activity with placid seas and lakes, an increasing number are using them to surf - albeit relatively mild surf, no more than one to two feet high. Most paddle boards are made of fiberglass and are ten to 12 feet long, but there…

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A brief guide to flashlights & lanterns for camping

Adventure_Photo Anyone who's been camping knows how dark it gets out there at night; I have been to some campsites that I can hardly see my hand in front of my eyes. Lighting is an essential when out camping. I have been camping for over 26 years and have found that everyone should have their own flashlight and a lantern or two for the campsite itself. Nothing worse than tripping over a piece of wood for the fire and falling when you can't see a thing. I always have two or more flashlights…

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  • Lisa Teller February 19, 2010 at 1:44am
    Without a doubt the best travel related purchase I've made is a new travel pillow. I gave up on others and started wrapping a blanket around my neck. Have you ever tried that? I thought I would give it another try before my flight to Hong Kong and came across the Embrace Sleep Collar. It doesn't hang on your neck like the others, but fits on the front. It was a lifesaver.
  • Judy Wells February 17, 2010 at 11:50pm
    Have you tried Freshhangers? Great for getting extra wear out of clothes - even those exposed to cigarette smoke. It's a cover - five to a package for $14.95 - that fits over any style hanger. Put a garment on it at night and it's fresh-smelling in the morning. Takes up zip for space and weight in a bag. Works best on shirts and jackets; wish they'd come up with a long one for slacks. Find out more at www.freshhanger.com.
  • David Paul Appell November 25, 2009 at 7:56pm
    Some nifty travel products in GoNomad.com's current round-up... check'em out!
  • Tyler Sminkey September 30, 2009 at 10:01pm
    4 Survival To Go's emergency kits are a must-have for travelers!

    http://www.examiner.com/x-9236-Miami-Charitable-Events-Examiner~y20...

    http://www.4survivaltogo.com
  • David Paul Appell July 22, 2009 at 5:33pm
    The upshot from Frugal Traveler's "Top 10 Travel Gadgets Under $50" in NYT online today:

    1. Leatherman Juice C2 ($31.99 at Amazon) multi-tool implement including scissors and corkscrew.

    2. Fenix LD01 ($42 from Amazon) light, tiny but throws off 80 lumens from a single AAA-powered Cree bulb.

    3. Memorex Money Clip Flash Drive ($17.99 at Target), including a one-gigabyte USB drive.

    4. Kryptonite R4 retractable cable lock ($18 on Amazon), with a detachable LED flashlight.

    5. Travel Space Bags ($7 for two medium bags, $8 for two large at the Container Store).

    6. Belkin Mini Surge Protector ($25), with three outlets and two USB jacks (great for MP3 players and cellphones).

    7. Gorillapod mini tripod, with flexible, multijointed legs that let it balance just about anywhere, even around vertical poles, tree branches or wherever you want to prop the camera. The original, good for compact cameras, costs $21.95 from its manufacturer, Joby, while a larger version, which can handle the weight of an S.L.R., is $39.95.

    8. Adventurer Medical kit from REI ($24.95), seven ounces, with all the usual bandages and tablets, plus safety pins, duct tape, sting-relief wipes and protective nitrile gloves.

    9. Grundig Mini 300 shortwave radio ($30), 4.7 ounces.

    10. Ecojot’s 3-by-4-inch recycled-paper notepads (about $5), small and flexible but with enough backing to provide a stable writing surface. Pen: Muji’s 0.38-millimeter gel-ink ballpoints, $1.25 apiece.
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