Equipment, devices, and more—if you pack it, it's travel gear.
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Is there camping gear specifically designed to fit modern air traveling?
I have done it before, bringing my camping gear as luggage on a flight. In those days I was usually traveling alone, and I was able to bring my tent as a separate piece of luggage. These days airlines ...
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What equipment should I travel with to increase the odds of good internet and phone connectivity?
Getting decent internet and telephone coverage while traveling is not a given. I find that outside of urban areas many places I stay when traveling have unreliable internet connectivity, if any. ...
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What kind of bag can I use to travel with a baby car seat?
I need to carry a baby car seat on an international air trip. The car seat's dimensions are 28.5 x 17.5 x 30.9 inches and it looks like this:
I'm having trouble finding an appropriate bag for ...
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Do hostels provide toiletries?
From my experiences at hotels, I'm used to toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) being provided.
Do hostels also provide these, or do I need to bring my own? Do hostels provide towels as well, or will I ...
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Are parachutes allowed on airplanes as cabin baggage?
On the Ryanair website, I came across an FAQ entry on whether parachutes are allowed on planes. (So I presume it must be asked frequently enough to be added to the FAQ page of a major low-cost ...
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What is a good hydration system for hiking Kilimanjaro?
I am attempting a summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa) later in the year. I have most of my gear, however the one thing I am unsure of is the best way to hydrate and store/carry my water. I am also ...
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Is there a powerstrip which accomodates most if not all AC power plugs?
You can buy travel adapters for AC power plugs, but do powerstrips exist that accomodate different international power plugs in one unit? When travelling and collaborating in an international ...
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External hard drive for storing photo backups whilst travelling
Can anyone recommend a sturdy external hard drive specifically designed for travelling that I can back up photos and videos on?
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Climbing Adam's peak (Sri Pada) in Sri-Lanka
I'm planning to climb the Adam's peak in March. What kind of trekking gear in terms of footwear etc. should be used for this trek ?
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Is it important to wear a necklace with medical history for people with medical conditions while traveling?
Is it advised for people with chronic medical condition (diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc.) to wear necklaces with medical history when travelling? Is it a worldwide thing to check people's necklaces ...
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What equipment do you need for a skiing trip?
I'm preparing for a skiing trip in the Alps with my colleagues (around one week). I have very little experience in this, so I wonder what equipment you should bring. While I understand that you can ...
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What kind of plug adapter should I pack for India?
I'm travelling around a few cities in India, from Delhi to Bangalore. What type of plug adapter should I pack?
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What kind of plug adapter should I use when traveling in Indonesia?
How would I charge, say, an iPad with the standard U.S. adapter and cable?
(Asked on behalf of a twitterer.)
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Is there any “leg bag” for traveling safely?
I'm looking for "leg bag" for traveling where I can put my iPhone, money and documents? I need something I can wear under my jeans, to avoid to be pickpocketed.
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Recommended software for communicating / documenting whilst on a bike tour [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Going on a long bike tour, want to make a website
I am going on a long bike tour and I intend to blog about it, take photos etc. I will take a tablet pc or netbook with ...
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Is it possible to buy outdoor clothing in Northern India/Nepal
Another shopping question, but I do think it is on topic!
I will soon travel to India, the first few months I will spend in the south and lower parts of the country where it will be warm and hot. As ...
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Are there cheap GPS or other navigator devices with downloadable maps for the whole world?
I don't need a recommendation or a list but my knowledge of GPS and "navi"s and the differences between them is an utter mystery to me.
But often I'm lost in backstreets in random countries where ...
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What are some good shoe options for a RTW trip?
It seems that everyone I have read about taking a round-the-world backpacking trip wears some type of shoe that looks like this:
They are like a hiking shoe/sandal hybrid, made by Keen, or Merrell ...
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Key vs. combo lock security for international travel
I leave on my trip next month, and I wanted to buy locks for my backpack since I'll certainly be passing through crowded areas of the city where it may be difficult for me to notice a pickpocket ...
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Lightweight travel power adaptor for laptops
I am not sure if this is the right question for this site, but I don't know any better place...
Many people travel with their laptops these days, I have one of the small and light models. However, ...
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Are there any good radiation measurement devices to recommend when traveling to places with high radiation?
Are there any good radiation measurement devices to recommend to bring along when traveling to places that have radiation level that is not suitable for a 8 hour or longer stay?
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Travelling with a laptop
What are some tips/suggestions for travelling with a laptop through a region like South East Asia? More specifically, Thailand / Laos / Malaysia. But again, also just looking for general tips/advice.
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Items to keep warm while out in the cold
I am looking for an exhaustive and light set of items to pack when travelling to places characterized by cold weather for the purpose of keeping warm when outside.
By light I mean light packing, one ...
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What knives can I take with me when going into Georgia?
What kind of knives can I take with me (by plane) when travelling into Georgia?
Will the small tourist knife be legal? What about survival-like military knives?
I think I would need a knife that ...
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What's the name for the “blocking” stickers used on car headlights?
I'll be driving my car from Belgium to the UK, with plans to then drive around the country.
Like most cars in the European mainland, my car's headlights/headlamps are slightly adjusted to the right ...
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What shoes required for simple trekking in Georgia?
I'm planning a trip in Georgia, where I plan to visit main cities and spend a few days on trekking in mountains. I don't plan any glacier trekking or climbing, just a bit walking below.
I know the ...
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What to wear in Ireland at winter [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Winter apparel for Europe Nov - Dec 11
I will be in Ireland (Galway) for November and December. What should I wear?
P.S.: Where I live, it never goes below 10°C.
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What's a good way to generate solar electricity while driving?
I'm driving cross country and back this summer, and will be baking in the sun for most of it. So I'm looking for recommendations for gear and/or strategies for harnessing some of it to make ...
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Tent in hand luggage?
Can I carry a tent in hand luggage on a flight?
Do poles/pegs present a threat? I mean, they could but they're going to be tightly packed and actually attempting to get them out would draw a lot of ...
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Do I need sunglasses in the Dolomites?
I was recommended to have sunglasses when hiking in the Dolomites, as the surfaces are of rather light color and reflect a lot of light.
I was hiking in other areas of the Alps and cross-country ...
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Picture cards for common tourist needs to avoid the language barrier?
I will be traveling around several countries (in southeastern europe) later this year. And I'm worried about the language barrier.
It occured to me, that it would be cool if I had a collection of ...
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Are the backpacks with ventilation mesh convenient for backpacking?
I did not find any official name for those backpacks, but they are characterized by a curved steel frame and a mesh, that allow good ventilation. Deuter sells them in their "Futura" line. The ...
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How best to prevent data loss while travelling?
For my next long holidays I have some massive travel plans. I'll spend some months in remote areas and I plan to take a lot of pictures with my digital camera. Although my SD card is kinda big, I ...
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Supplies and support on a long-distance walk
I've travelled long distances, but I've always had my backpack and used transport, and can get by that way fairly easily in general.
I've been reading about long-distance walkers - people who walk ...
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Alarm Clock without Noise? To wake up in common sleeping rooms and airports without noise?
When I am sleeping in certain locations, for example waiting for a vehicle in a sleeping room or airports, I want to make no noise to wake up to my alarm bell. There is a dilemma because the alarm ...
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Avoiding the traveller's 'fanny pack' / money-belt
A friend insists on wearing a moneybelt while travelling. Some prefer (shudder) 'fanny-packs' .
I can't be bothered, frankly, I used to when I was 20 (have a money belt), but these days it's a ...
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How to make ear plugs work in the tropics
To get a decent sleep I nearly always use foam ear plugs when I travel, as I wake up to easily from any noise. I have a preferred brand and they work pretty well. You roll them between your fingers to ...
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For US travel are Wireless mice banned?
My mother recently traveled to visit and had mentioned that wireless mice are recently banned from air travel? Also, is there a reason why?
Is that a flight policy or just a TSA standard?
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Do microfibre towels dry quicker and absorb more water?
I am going to be doing a tour of Europe, visiting like 20 countries in 49 days and staying in hostels and cheap hotels. Given all this travelling, I think it is possible that my towel may not always ...
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buying travel backpack? [closed]
OK, so here is the thing, I need to buy some traveling packs.
Where should I buy travel back-packs ? (i.e online, travel specialty shops, wholesaler)
Is there any specific make/brand that has ...
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Traveling to USA with tripod attached to my camera bag
I like to travel with my DSLR and I have nice slingshot bag for it which I can take with me on the plane along with my carry on. This picture shows what I want to do while boarding the plane. Would it ...
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What meteorological conditions do I need to consider when travelling to a new place?
It's always difficult to decide what clothes to take with you when you go to a new place. Usually I check Wikipedia to get an idea of approximate climate and weather conditions, but it often doesn't ...
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Is there a standard power adaptor to use on airplanes?
For international flights of 12-15+ hours, do the planes usually have AC power available in Economy? If not, is there a standard "airplane power adaptor" that can convert the DC into AC to power a ...
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What type of writing pen is suited for travelling?
I like carrying a notepad and a pen wherever I go. However, the ones I've used so far are either:
hard to write with - the ink won't hit the paper
leak ink after a month or so - maybe because of ...
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Preventing Smash and Grab Theft while Travelling
A piece on Slashdot asks a question that seems pertinent to this site. What measures can be taken to prevent 'smash and grab' - from your car, when your valuable stuff is inside the car.
Aside ...
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How can I travel with a double bass?
I need to travel among several eastern US cities to auditions and must bring along my instrument: a (huge) double bass.
What is the best way to travel, given that I do not drive, but that most of the ...
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Is the TSA Lock acceptable in European Airports?
I understand if you travelling in or to the US, you can lock your luggage using the TSA Luggage Lock. (Immigration is still able to open your luggage using their own special keys)
How about Europe? ...
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Using an Amazon Kindle onboard a flight?
Airlines don't let you use electronic devices when the plane is taking off/landing. Let's suppose I have a Kindle 3, and I have turned off wireless (i.e. both Wifi and GSM/3G is off).
Since you ...
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How to cope with dry hands and cracking skin when travelling in cold locations?
So I'm from a pretty warm country, Australia but now I've spent my first month in cold Tbilisi Georgia and I lack the local know-how and intuition of how to cope with some aspects of cold winters. I ...
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What's a good substitute for a pocket knife that can be carried on-board a plane?
I always used to pack a pocket knife in my checked luggage when travelling, but now that I'm travelling with carry-on bags only, security restrictions prevent me from bringing a pocket knife.
Is ...
