by Anne Betts | May 5, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, home featured
Updated May 5, 2023 A lightweight dry bag is a useful multipurpose item worth its weight in gold if you need to keep something dry. But what are the other reasons to travel with dry bags? What is a dry bag? Dry bags are designed to keep gear organized, protected, and...
by Anne Betts | Jan 28, 2023 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Many travellers use shower caps and plastic bags as shoe covers for packing shoes. For a more sustainable option, chose reusable lightweight shoe bags that deserve a permanent place on your packing list. Features to look for in lightweight shoe bags Choose fabric...
by Anne Betts | Jan 24, 2023 | home featured, Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated January 24, 2023 If it’s destined for your bag, it needs to earn its keep. Multipurpose travel gear allows you to pack less, and lighter. Gleaning as many uses as possible from each packed item means that other things can be left at home. Ideas on multipurpose...
by Anne Betts | Jul 19, 2022 | Luggage and Packing
Updated July 19, 2022 What are the best standard carry-on bags in the 35- to 50-litre range? A standard carry-on bag usually rests in an overhead locker during a flight. It’s different from a smaller ‘personal item’ that is typically stashed under...
by Anne Betts | Apr 4, 2022 | Luggage and Packing
Updated April 4, 2022 I’m not a promoter of ‘buy it there’ as a packing light strategy. There may be occasions when buying things at a destination makes sense, but for the most part, I find it’s a strategy with several flaws. Read on for my take on the...
by Anne Betts | Jan 23, 2022 | home featured, Luggage and Packing
Updated January 23, 2022 If you’ve ever used a backpack, you’ve likely wondered how to manage all that excess webbing hanging from the pack. If so, wonder no more. Tame dangling straps with Web Dominator. What is a Web Dominator The is a simple strap...