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Travel Articles - Europe
Packing, Luggage, Travel Clothing,
and Accessories
Packing for Europe
Happiness lies somewhere between a travel tote
and a steamer trunk. My article has luggage tips with links to packing lists and
other resources.
Packing Accessories
Organize your packables and protect your belongings with nylon-and-mesh cubes,
security devices, luggage tags, and my own favorite item: a lightweight
collapsible suitcase.
Briggs & Riley Expandable
Carry-On
The Briggs & Riley U-21NX has some unique features--among them, a patented
"one-touch" expansion device and a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.
Travelpro Crew5
In my quest for the perfect European travel suitcase, I test a fifth-generation
bag from the people who invented "rollaboard" luggage.
PUP Personal Utility Pouch
If you're tired of looking like a kangaroo and don't need a full-size tote,
ditch your "fanny pack" and wear a PUP around your waist, over your shoulder, or
across your chest. Also see:
GiZmo Travel Bag
Jean Newell improves on the original PUP with a bag that has 20% more space and
better protection against pickpockets.
Boom Bags
If you've ever longed to take your Klipschorns on a vacation or business trip, a
Boom Bags 'stereo in a suitcase' may be the perfect travel companion.
The Ultimate Camera Bag for Travelers
It's made in England, it's a photographer's delight, and it converts into a
travel tote with a snap and a tug.
Dreamkeeper 400 Sleep-Aid Wristband
Can a buzzing electronic acupressure device cure traveler's insomnia and jet
lag? We decided to give it a try.
SCOTTeVEST
SeV turns the travel vest inside out with a stylish, efficient design that
frustrates pickpockets.
Voyageur Travel Jacket
If you have US $750 to spend on a travel jacket, this handsomely tailored blazer
of water-resistant Ventile cotton may be just the ticket.
The Wine Mummy
Vino Amici's bubble-lined, reusable plastic pouch makes it easier (and safer) to
carry a bottle of wine or liquor in your checked luggage.
Z-CoiL Shoes
Put a spring in your step--literally--with these shock-absorbing shoes, which
prevent sore feet during all-day sightseeing.
Men's Travel Clothing
Do quick-dry or wrinkle-resistant fabrics, hidden security pockets, and other
special features make travel clothing a good investment? To learn the answer, I
field-tested garments from Tilley, Norm Thompson, and L.L. Bean.
Travel Hygiene Products
Whether you're obsessive-compulsive or legitimately worried about germs, you can
rely on Magellan's for everything from women's urination funnels to
airport-security foot protectors.
NoiseBuster Noise-Cancelling
Headphones
I tested a $50 pair of NoiseBusters on two transatlantic flights, and I was
amazed by the reduction in "jet roar."
WonderVase
If you've ever wanted to buy flowers while traveling, this lightweight folding
travel vase is for you.
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