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I’m always impressed by clever travel and packing solution.  I roll my clothes in regular bags, but this devices seems to take the practice to a whole new level.

Flying these days involves so much inconvenience. Would you take off your shoes, empty your water bottle, take out your laptop, go through a metal detector, and be frisked by a stranger to ride the subway to work? Oh! And risk your bags not arriving at your destination? Heck, no. But for the frequent traveler, the annoyance of the security checkpoint is a way of life.

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This little wonder really belongs in your long-hike pack, extended disaster preparedness kit, boat, camper or RV.  The ability to wash clothes is an often underestimated morale booster and hygiene factor that can make a huge difference. Video after the cut.

Whether you are trekking, camping, on a cruise or on a business trip, the Scrubba™ wash bag is the best way to wash clothes while traveling.  Lightweight and compact, the Scrubba™ wash bag requires no power or electricity and allows you to wash clothes for free. The secret is on the inside – the Scrubba™ wash bag’s unique highly …
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Who says you have to settle for bland or pre-flavored food when away from your kitchen?  I can see great application for these among hikers and campers who don’t want to compromise good eats at the expense of bulk and weight.

When we go camping in the summer, we like to cook and eat well.  For us, this means being sure that we have all of the spices and seasonings that we would be using if we were at home.  Space is always an issue though, so we try to use compact and easily packable containers for everything.  It occurred …
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This tribute to Star War’s most beloved droid appeared on Salvador Bachiller luggage site recently, but now it is apparently gone. My money is on the ‘forces” of Lucas’ lawyers, sadly.  There are many other beautiful and clever ideas still on the site, though…

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The optical drive may be dying off according to some, but I still get quite a lot of mileage off of mine and would hate to see it go.  Not sure this will work in slot-fed drives, but I love the ingenuity of this stowaway mouse for laptop users.

I know the tech companies are doing their best to come out with a mouse that is sleek and compact enough to compliment a laptop. However I am sure most of you will agree with me that a full bodied mouse is what our hands crave, when we work one with …
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