Dear Travel Guru –
I’m taking an extended trip throughout Europe and because we’ll be staying in a lot of different places and riding on all types of vehicles, I’d like some suggestions of how I can pack light. If possible, I’d like to get away with only one carryon bag.
Can you suggest what I should take and what type of luggage might work best?
Thanks!
Ann
Dear Ann –
On an extended trip, it’s very wise to pack light. Many travelers make the mistake of carrying far more than they need and discover they have to haul it around with them when they really wear only a couple of outfits.
I recommend you start by going to the “Universal Packing List” site that will create a customized packing list for you, depending on the season, the length of your stay, the type of travel gear you’re traveling with, whether you’ll be cooking your own food, and even whether or not you wear glasses.
One of the questions it will ask is what you’re planning to pack your gear in. If you have an appropriate bag already, great! If not, you’ll probably want something roomy, lightweight and that doubles as a backpack or a wheel-on. ProTravelGear.com offers the MLC® Wheelie by Patagonia which has all those features in one maximum limit carryon. Its coated balistics nylon and polyester fabric makes it weather-resistent, it comes with a T-handle and heavy-duty wheel system that makes pulling it a breeze. But for stairs and bumpy ground, simply pull out the straps and it converts to a backpack.
The outside pocket is great for safeguarding tickets and there is an internal “floating” divider to separate dirty laundry from clean.
Ann, one of the things the Universal Packing List will recommend is for you to plan on layering. You may also want to take a look at the Women’s Apparel Section of ProTravelGear.com’s website as well to discover some lightweight tops, pants and underwear that all pack well.
Have a great adventure!
The Travel Guru
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Showing posts with label adventure trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure trip. Show all posts
Friday, March 27, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
ProTravel Tip: Coffee for the Road
Dear Travel Guru -
I’m big into adventure – canoeing, hiking, camping, biking, backpacking. I love anything to do with the out-of-doors. My problem is that I need coffee in the morning to feel human. I can’t tell you how many people won’t talk to me until I’ve had my morning joe. I’ve been putting up with instant for years but we’re planning a three week hike and I just can’t deal without my high test for three weeks. I can live without the cream and sugar, but not without the real stuff.
Any ideas of how to go 3 weeks without coffee?
Grumpy without Grounds
Dear Grumpy –
You sound like me before I discovered ProTravelGear.com’s Mountaineer's Coffee French Press I can’t tell you how many camping and hiking trips I (and my friends) suffered through before I discovered the wonders of French Press Coffee.
Pack your favorite ground coffee and place some in the giant mug along with hot water. Put the cap on, press the plunger and this convenient little 14 oz. gadget will give you a delicious cup of freshly brewed java. You’ll swear your back at home! It’s made out of stainless steel with an insulated liner and a spill proof top so that once you make your coffee, it’s good to go! I bet you’ll even end up using it for your commute to work!
Enjoy the trip!
With best regards,
The Travel Guru
I’m big into adventure – canoeing, hiking, camping, biking, backpacking. I love anything to do with the out-of-doors. My problem is that I need coffee in the morning to feel human. I can’t tell you how many people won’t talk to me until I’ve had my morning joe. I’ve been putting up with instant for years but we’re planning a three week hike and I just can’t deal without my high test for three weeks. I can live without the cream and sugar, but not without the real stuff.
Any ideas of how to go 3 weeks without coffee?
Grumpy without Grounds
Dear Grumpy –You sound like me before I discovered ProTravelGear.com’s Mountaineer's Coffee French Press I can’t tell you how many camping and hiking trips I (and my friends) suffered through before I discovered the wonders of French Press Coffee.
Pack your favorite ground coffee and place some in the giant mug along with hot water. Put the cap on, press the plunger and this convenient little 14 oz. gadget will give you a delicious cup of freshly brewed java. You’ll swear your back at home! It’s made out of stainless steel with an insulated liner and a spill proof top so that once you make your coffee, it’s good to go! I bet you’ll even end up using it for your commute to work!
Enjoy the trip!
With best regards,
The Travel Guru
At ProTravelGear.com, we are dedicated to providing you the best travel shopping experience possible, now even better with free shipping on all orders*. We proudly carry the industry's most recognized brands, like Patagonia, Ex Officio, Eagle Creek, Plane Quiet, and many others. We also offer new gift ideas, expert advice, and resources for trip planning.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
PRO TRAVEL TIP: Protective Bed Linens
Dear Travel Gear Guru –
Last summer, my twin ten-year-old daughters went away to riding camp for two weeks. When they returned, we discovered that they both had raging cases of head lice! I had to cut their beautiful long hair and it took several weeks to get rid of the nasty little critters.
Now, they’re scheduled to attend a week-long retreat at a Girl Scout Lodge later this year, and while I don’t want to deprive them of the adventure, I’m frantic thinking that we could run into this again! How can we protect against disaster striking a second time?!
Marsha T., Stroudsburg, PA
Dear Marsha –
After an episode like that, I can certainly understand your concern, but there are definitely ways to protect against head lice infestation!
Lice cannot jump or fly, but they are extremely contagious and have tiny claws that allow them to adhere firmly to hair strands if there is head-to-head contact or if personal items are shared. Remind your daughters never to use anyone else’s combs, brushes or hair accessories. They should also never wear or even try on anyone else’s hat or riding helmet. We also recommend that your daughters bring separate pillows and bed linens for use at the retreat.
Rather than risk bringing their pillows, which may pick up the smells of the lodge, consider ProTravelGear.com’s comfy Luxurious Down Alternative Travel Pillow by Cocoon with a nylon shell and synthetic down fill, for under $20.
Pair the pillow with a Coolmax Travel Sheet by Cocoon for $39.95 and your daughters will be all set! The Coolmax Travel Sheet features a pillow pocket, Velcro-secured side opening and a roomy boxed foot section. They’re made out of specially woven cotton fabric to be lightweight, durable and easy to wash. If it’s chilly, your daughters can simply add a blanket over the travel sheet or slip it inside a sleeping bag for total comfort.
We’re sure your daughters’ next outing won’t be the headache it was for all three of you the last time!
The Travel Guru
Last summer, my twin ten-year-old daughters went away to riding camp for two weeks. When they returned, we discovered that they both had raging cases of head lice! I had to cut their beautiful long hair and it took several weeks to get rid of the nasty little critters.
Now, they’re scheduled to attend a week-long retreat at a Girl Scout Lodge later this year, and while I don’t want to deprive them of the adventure, I’m frantic thinking that we could run into this again! How can we protect against disaster striking a second time?!
Marsha T., Stroudsburg, PA
Dear Marsha –
After an episode like that, I can certainly understand your concern, but there are definitely ways to protect against head lice infestation!
Lice cannot jump or fly, but they are extremely contagious and have tiny claws that allow them to adhere firmly to hair strands if there is head-to-head contact or if personal items are shared. Remind your daughters never to use anyone else’s combs, brushes or hair accessories. They should also never wear or even try on anyone else’s hat or riding helmet. We also recommend that your daughters bring separate pillows and bed linens for use at the retreat.
Rather than risk bringing their pillows, which may pick up the smells of the lodge, consider ProTravelGear.com’s comfy Luxurious Down Alternative Travel Pillow by Cocoon with a nylon shell and synthetic down fill, for under $20.
Pair the pillow with a Coolmax Travel Sheet by Cocoon for $39.95 and your daughters will be all set! The Coolmax Travel Sheet features a pillow pocket, Velcro-secured side opening and a roomy boxed foot section. They’re made out of specially woven cotton fabric to be lightweight, durable and easy to wash. If it’s chilly, your daughters can simply add a blanket over the travel sheet or slip it inside a sleeping bag for total comfort.
We’re sure your daughters’ next outing won’t be the headache it was for all three of you the last time!
The Travel Guru
At ProTravelGear.com, we are dedicated to providing you the best travel shopping experience possible, now even better with free shipping on all orders*. We proudly carry the industry's most recognized brands, like Patagonia, Ex Officio, Eagle Creek, Plane Quiet, and many others. We also offer new gift ideas, expert advice, and resources for trip planning.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Adventure Travel: Filtered water bottle
Dear Travel Guru,
My husband and I love adventure vacations. We sail, and mountain bike and hike. We love going on longer vacations and seeing new things each year.
Because we travel so much, we have gotten really good at packing as light as possible, reading subway maps in all different countries, and getting through security at the airports in record time...But the thing that gets us more than anything is water. Sometime we travel in places where we need to drink the water, but sometimes it is hard to trust it.
When we hike, we carry our own water, but this is harder when we go on an international trip, or in some parts of the county where water is not as clean. Can you recommend a water filter that we could easily carry with us so that we don't have to worry about the water quality when we travel?
Ann K, Denver, CO
Dear Ann,
It sounds like you lead quite an adventurous life! Please check out our adventure gear on the ProTravel.com website.
For less than $25, you can have that peace of mind, and pure fresh drinking water any time you want.
We offer the the Aquamira® filter bottle -- a simple, convenient way to get clean water when hiking or traveling, which I think is perfect for you. All you need to do is fill the bottle, insert the filter and drink.
This nifty and affordable filtered water bottle removes contaminants down to 2 microns, including Giardia, Cryptosporidium and E.Coli. The filter cartridge is refillable and treats up to 50 gallons of water with the Miraguard™ Antimicrobial technology-- suppressing the growth of bacteria, algae, fungus, mold and mildew within the filter media... (yuck!)
So this filter/bottle combo will elimination of 99.9% of harmful giardia, cryptosporidium and other pathogens, and the thick-walled porous plastic filter provides greater effectiveness and longer life than common thin-walled filters. The activated carbon reduces waterborne chemicals and improves taste.
The easy-to- carry water bottle holds a generous 22 oz and is a standard size that fits into bicycles holders for that mountain bike trip. The bottle even has a protective mouthpiece to keep airborne contaminants from attaching themselves.
In short -- this is the water bottle for you!
Any other questions? Just me me know.
Happy Trails!
THE Travel Guru
My husband and I love adventure vacations. We sail, and mountain bike and hike. We love going on longer vacations and seeing new things each year.
Because we travel so much, we have gotten really good at packing as light as possible, reading subway maps in all different countries, and getting through security at the airports in record time...But the thing that gets us more than anything is water. Sometime we travel in places where we need to drink the water, but sometimes it is hard to trust it.
When we hike, we carry our own water, but this is harder when we go on an international trip, or in some parts of the county where water is not as clean. Can you recommend a water filter that we could easily carry with us so that we don't have to worry about the water quality when we travel?
Ann K, Denver, CO
Dear Ann,It sounds like you lead quite an adventurous life! Please check out our adventure gear on the ProTravel.com website.
For less than $25, you can have that peace of mind, and pure fresh drinking water any time you want.
We offer the the Aquamira® filter bottle -- a simple, convenient way to get clean water when hiking or traveling, which I think is perfect for you. All you need to do is fill the bottle, insert the filter and drink.
This nifty and affordable filtered water bottle removes contaminants down to 2 microns, including Giardia, Cryptosporidium and E.Coli. The filter cartridge is refillable and treats up to 50 gallons of water with the Miraguard™ Antimicrobial technology-- suppressing the growth of bacteria, algae, fungus, mold and mildew within the filter media... (yuck!)
So this filter/bottle combo will elimination of 99.9% of harmful giardia, cryptosporidium and other pathogens, and the thick-walled porous plastic filter provides greater effectiveness and longer life than common thin-walled filters. The activated carbon reduces waterborne chemicals and improves taste.
The easy-to- carry water bottle holds a generous 22 oz and is a standard size that fits into bicycles holders for that mountain bike trip. The bottle even has a protective mouthpiece to keep airborne contaminants from attaching themselves.
In short -- this is the water bottle for you!
Any other questions? Just me me know.
Happy Trails!
THE Travel Guru
At ProTravelGear.com, we are dedicated to providing you the best travel shopping experience possible, now even better with free shipping on all orders*. We proudly carry the industry's most recognized brands, like Patagonia, Ex Officio, Eagle Creek, Plane Quiet, and many others. We also offer new gift ideas, expert advice, and resources for trip planning.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dream Adventure Trip - Safe Traveling
Dear Travel Guru,
My best friend and I are going on the adventure trip of a life-time. We will be taking a month and traveling all over Asia. We have been planning this since we graduated college 5 years ago and next year we are both getting married.
We need to pack as lightly as possible and also be safe when we travel. What can we bring that will help keep our personal belongings safe, but not take up a lot of room?
Michelle J., Boulder CO
Dear Michelle,
That sounds like a wonderful trip. I wish you and your best friend a great time on your adventure.
For security on long trips we would recommend the Eagle Creek UnderCover Deluxe Security Belt. This nifty comfortable belt has plenty of pockets, but is light-weight, and can be discreetly hidden away under your clothes. This security belt also has a separate pocket for an airline ticket, so is perfect for air travel or walking through a crowded market in Asia!
Please browse through our website for other safe travel gear, and have a fantastic voyage!
THE Travel Guru
...travel gear answer man!
At ProTravelGear.com, we are dedicated to providing you the best travel shopping experience possible, now even better with free shipping on all orders*. We proudly carry the industry's most recognized brands, like Patagonia, Ex Officio, Eagle Creek, Plane Quiet, and many others. We also offer new gift ideas, expert advice, and resources for trip planning.
My best friend and I are going on the adventure trip of a life-time. We will be taking a month and traveling all over Asia. We have been planning this since we graduated college 5 years ago and next year we are both getting married.
We need to pack as lightly as possible and also be safe when we travel. What can we bring that will help keep our personal belongings safe, but not take up a lot of room?
Michelle J., Boulder CO
Dear Michelle,That sounds like a wonderful trip. I wish you and your best friend a great time on your adventure.
For security on long trips we would recommend the Eagle Creek UnderCover Deluxe Security Belt. This nifty comfortable belt has plenty of pockets, but is light-weight, and can be discreetly hidden away under your clothes. This security belt also has a separate pocket for an airline ticket, so is perfect for air travel or walking through a crowded market in Asia!
Please browse through our website for other safe travel gear, and have a fantastic voyage!
THE Travel Guru
...travel gear answer man!
At ProTravelGear.com, we are dedicated to providing you the best travel shopping experience possible, now even better with free shipping on all orders*. We proudly carry the industry's most recognized brands, like Patagonia, Ex Officio, Eagle Creek, Plane Quiet, and many others. We also offer new gift ideas, expert advice, and resources for trip planning.
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