The Ultimate Guide to Packing a Carry-On Bag

After years of traveling the world, we’ve come to an important conclusion: traveling lighter is better.

When you travel light, you’re so much more mobile. Whether you’re backpacking across Europe or rushing through the streets of Tokyo, bringing less stuff with you opens up more room for experiences.

And by far the best way to travel light is to pack only a carry-on. To many travelers, this will seem impossible; how can you possibly fit everything you need in a small rolling bag or backpack?

As you’ll see in this guide, however, it’s a lot easier than you might think. (more…)

The 59 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2020

[LAST UPDATED: November 10, 2020]

Every year, for the past seven years, we’ve scoured the globe to find the most unique, most useful, and best gifts for travelers on the planet (tough life, I know).

And in those past seven years, our annual “best gifts for travelers” guide has become one of the most popular travel gift guides in the world!

So if you’re struggling with what to get the traveler in your life, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered again this year. (more…)

Packing Guide: Men

My motto is, fewer, more high-quality items. I don’t pack a ton when we travel, but what I pack will last a long time!

I’m even trying to up my game in a couple of categories, so let me know if you have any suggestions!

If you haven’t heard already, make sure to check out our Packing Guide for Women as well!

Any recs for travel shirts or other items? Let me know @ExtraPackofPeanuts!!

Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

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In This Episode

  • 05:30 Some General Tips
  • 11:20 Shoes
  • 13:30 Underwear
  • 15:00 Shorts
  • 17:00 Pants
  • 20:00 Shirts
  • 24:00 The rest of it

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Phones, Gear, and Red Solo Cups with Eytan the Snarky Nomad, Part 2

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Eytan is back and today’s order of business?

Travel Gear.

From phones and cameras to backpacks and shoes, Eytan has a minimalist solution for everything.

He’ll share with us why he doesn’t bring any camera other than his phone, some of his favorite brands of clothing, and best of all his packing list for a 25-liter bag. That’s tiny, even by my standards!

This is Part 2 of a 2 part Podcast. To listen to the first part, click here! You’ll learn how Eytan got into the travel lifestyle, how he balances travel & work, and the best way to use your phone while traveling.

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In This Episode:

  • 03:29 What to look for in a backpack.
  • 07:24 Looking Good while on the road
  • 14:20 Packing List for the 25 L bag.
  • 17:25 The perfect travel shoe.
  • 21:01 Using your phone for photos on the road.
  • 27:42 Specific Brands for clothing that he likes.
  • 31:17 Tips for traveling.
  • 35:10 Being the only one at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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The 33 Best Gifts For Travelers, 2014 (Podcast)

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Christmas is only a few weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, you probably haven’t even started to think about what to get your favorite traveler, let alone bought anything.

Don’t worry, Heather and I got you covered.

From less than $10 to over $1,000, we’ve picked out travel gifts that fit in any budget.

And with gifts ranging from backpacks to the best earplugs and from Panama hats to cork globes, there’s something here for everyone.

So start shopping and happy holidays!

A special thanks to today’s sponsor Tortuga Backpacks.

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In This Episode:

  • 05:44 Some advice on external Harddrives
  • 08:22 Why we (really, really) want a GoPro.
  • 14:00 Sleep well on the road.
  • 17:27 Travel Book nerds, this is for you
  • 23:56 Trav really loves these Moleskin notebooks.
  • 25:33 Just for women!
  • 30:00 And then the men!
  • 32:20 Things that Heather particularly recommends
  • 35:20 Trav’s favorite gift recommendations
  • and much more!

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