Like many of you, I have been trying to find ways to scratch the traveling itch while COVID-19 continues to batter the travel industry. I have scaled back nearly all of my non-rev traveling in favor of summer road trips. This past weekend, this meant packing up the car and making the drive to the …
Social-Distancing on a Galveston Beach Road-Trip Read More »
I love traveling with packable ultralight daypacks. These types of bags are made with lightweight materials and can be packed inside a larger backpack or carry-on. This way, you can use the ultralight daypack at your destination as a smaller bag for when it isn’t practical to carry around your larger gear. I find these …
Long-Term Review: Ascend Dash 720 Lightweight Backpack Read More »
Everyone has their own idea of a dream vacation, but summer means hanging out by the water and soaking in the sunshine. Whether you are traveling to the beach or someone’s backyard, you need to pack for the occasion. Because of this, I have gone through some of my favorite summer trips and found the …
10 Summer Essentials That Will Fit In Your Carry-On Bag Read More »
There is a time and place for every type of bag. I personally think messenger bags perfectly fill the void between leather briefcases and laptop backpacks. Messenger bags should fit all the essentials for getting things done on the move: your laptop, smaller gadgets, associated cables, pens, a notepad, and anything else you may need …
First Impression: Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Messenger Bag Review Read More »
Curious about what problems plague your fellow non-rev travelers? I have compiled a list of the ten most common mistakes that I have either committed myself or witnessed other non-revs suffer from during my travels. Read on below to see if you are making the same mistakes and how you can avoid them on future …
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The amount of travel apps available today is overwhelming, and non-rev travelers have specific needs that need to be addressed. This is a list of recommended apps that I have found useful during my non-rev travels.
Avid travelers are always thinking about their next adventure, and a well-stocked carry-on go bag is absolutely essential for those spontaneous last-minute trips.
Take your picnic to new heights, both literally and figuratively, by swapping out your carry-on for a picnic basket the next time to step on an airplane.
Millican (https://www.homeofmillican.com/pages/about-us) prides itself in crafting functional bags from recycled materials for the conscious traveler, and that mission is evident upon inspection of this 25-liter toploader charmingly named Oli The Zip. After using this backpack for months, it istime for a full-blown review. This zip-top backpack model comes in a variety of neutral colors: Millican’s …
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