BACKPACKING ESSENTIALS
Whether you’re planning what backpacking essentials you need to take, how to pack them, or when you need them, take a look at our favorite tips on backpacking essentials. And don’t forget to download your free packing checklist!
Backpacking Checklist: Top 10 Hostel Travel Essentials
Whether you’re a hosteling newbie or a seasoned traveler, here’s a quick backpacking checklist to make sure you’re always prepared for a hostel stay. These hostel essentials are best if you’re going on round-the-world trips, are long term nomads, or budget travelers.
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The Best Hanging Toiletry Bag for Women Organizes Everything
Sometimes when you’re traveling, you don’t have enough counter space for a traditional travel toiletry bag, and that’s where hanging toiletry bags come in handy. We’ve compiled a list of the best hanging toiletry bags for women loved by TFG and our readers!...
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Best Portable Power Bank Chargers for Travel
Find out the best portable power bank chargers for travel. I’m addicted to mine and don’t know how I’ve ever traveled without one! Best Portable Power Bank Chargers Table Of Contents Smartphones have quickly replaced the need...
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The Best Travel Sheets and How to Choose One for Your Trip
Sleeping bag liners and travel sheets are an essential part of getting a good nightís sleep during your travels. Because there are so many to choose from, we have rounded up some TFG favorites! Best Travel Sheets Table Of Contents ...
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The Best Travel Towel Styles for Ultra-light Packing
Long-term travelers aren't the only ones that should pack fast-drying towels. They're an absolute must-have in my packing list. Find out what's the best travel towel for you to take on your next trip! Best Travel Towels Many travelers don't...
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Best Money Belts and Anti-theft Travel Accessories
Find out the best money belts and anti-theft travel accessories. These tips could’ve helped avoid $5000 in stolen credit cards in Thailand. Find out how!
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Packing Organizers: These Luggage Accessories Help You Travel Carry-on
So the hard part’s out of the way; after much turmoil you’ve finally perfected your travel wardrobe and created a chic capsule collection – now it’s time to get packing! Which luggage accessories and packing organizers will work best for you? How to...
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The 5 Best Packing Cubes According to Our Readers
Are packing cubes actually worth the money? Find out why our readers love them and which ones they voted as the best packing cubes for travel!
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The Best Day Packs for Trips to Cities, Beaches, and Adventure Travel
What’s your favorite day bag? Find out my top picks for trips to beaches, cities, and adventure travel. Will these be the best day packs for your next trip?
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How to Choose the Best Travel Backpack: A Step by Step Guide
Looking to buy a new bag for your trip? If you’ve decided to travel without wheels, read this guide on how to choose the best travel backpack!
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Are Hostels Safe? Tips for Women Staying in Hostels
Traveling alone can be incredibly freeing, but you need to keep your wits about you. So are hostels safe? Here are our tips for women staying in hostels!
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Osprey Ozone 46 Review (and Video): 8 Things to Know Before You Buy
Read my Osprey Ozone 46 review (or watch the video). Find out the pros and cons and what features you should consider when choosing your own suitcase!
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Gap Year Essentials
Whether you’re going on a pre-college adventure, you've finished your studies, or are planning a career break, a gap year is an incredible life experience and an awesome way to see the world. Here are some gap year essentials you should add to your checklist! ...
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Backpack or Wheeled Luggage for Southeast Asia?
Confused about whether you should take a backpack or wheeled luggage when traveling? Read this post to help you choose the best option for your trip! Backpack or Wheeled Luggage Travel Fashion Help! Reader asks: "I was just wondering if you could...
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Ultralight Backpacking Gear Guide: My 10,000 km Walk
Want travel, packing, and life inspiration? Meet Agni who has a goal of walking 10,000km for freedom. Learn about her inspirational story and her ultralight backpacking gear guide for this type of walking trip! Ultralight Backpacking Gear Guide Written By: Agni...
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Daily Travel Essentials: What to Carry in Your Day Bag?
What do you carry in your day bag while traveling? Here are our daily travel essentials in four different scenarios! Daily Travel Essentials Written by: Niki Landry When you go out for the day of exploring in a new destination it’s normally advisable to...
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What to Take on a Hike: Essentials, Gear, and Safety
Summer and early autumn are the perfect seasons in which to explore the wilderness on foot. Packing for a hiking trip takes forethought, since civilization can seem far away once the mountains and forest are in sight. In order to have a safe, enjoyable trip, this is...
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The 5 Most Unexpected Yet Essential Travel Items that Helped Me Survive My 5 Month Trip
In March 2015 I began the biggest journey of my life, embarking on an epic five month adventure around South East Asia, India and the West Coast of the USA. As my decision to travel was somewhat last minute, I had only one month to plan and pack for three very...
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Want the best backpacking essentials? Read these top picks: hanging toiletry bag, travel sheets and packing organizers.