Packing and Travel Accessories
ABOVE: Unless you're accompanied
by a team of dray horses, pack lightly to moderately for a trip to Europe.
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Packing for Europe
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From Europe for Visitors, a how-to article based on the premise that
"Happiness lies somewhere between a travel tote and a steamer
trunk." The article includes links to other packing resources.
Packing Accessories
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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.
Killer Bags and Backpacks
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Your camera bag, computer tote, or rucksack
could put you in grave danger if you heed a common tip for travelers.
Paper Wallet
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Paper Media Design's stylish but practical
bifold wallet is made of Tyvek, which is thinner, crisper, and more
moisture-resistant than leather.
Antler Size Zero Cabin
Suitcase
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This British wheeled upright is
slightly smaller than its U.S. counterparts, but it's remarkably light in
weight, and most European and Asian airlines will accept it as a carry-on bag.
Travelpro Crew5
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In our quest for the perfect European travel suitcase, we test a fifth-generation
bag from the people who invented "rollaboard" luggage.
Briggs & Riley
Expandable Carry-On
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The Briggs & Riley U-21NX has some unique features--among them, a patented
"one-touch" expansion device and a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.
PUP Personal Utility Pouch
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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
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Jean Newell improves on the original PUP with a bag that has more space and
better protection against pickpockets. It's especially handy as a more secure
sidekick to a sightseeing daypack.
Boom Bags
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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 Wine Mummy
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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
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Put a spring in your step--literally--with these shock-absorbing shoes, which
prevent sore feet during all-day sightseeing.
SCOTTeVEST
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SeV turns the travel vest inside out with a stylish, efficient design that
frustrates pickpockets.
Voyageur Travel Jacket
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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.
Men's Travel Clothing
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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
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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.
WonderVase
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If you've ever wanted to buy flowers while traveling, this lightweight folding
travel vase is for you.
The Ultimate Camera Bag
for Travelers
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It's made in England, it's a photographer's delight, and it converts into a
travel tote with a snap and a tug.
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