Whether embarking on a long backpacking journey or flying to
a beautiful tourist destination, it is a challenge to pack light and thrifty.
It may be expensive to purchase high quality travel gear designed to make the
trip safe, comfortable, or adventurous. It’s also expensive if you over-pack
and need to check multiple bags at the airport. But it doesn’t need to be this
way. Bargain directory sites,
can help with saving money on all types of travel items. It is also important
to know which gear to buy in order to save money.
This
article from the New York Times provides a list of 10 pieces of gear each
for less than $50.
Here are some of the
best options:
·
Multi-tools.
A pocket multi-tool goes a long way; you never know when you might need pliers,
corkscrews, and screwdrivers. The article recommends the Leatherman Juice C2,
found on Amazon for $31.99, though many are cheaper.
·
Money
clips. When traveling, many people find themselves carrying around wads of
cash in their wallets. Instead of the bulky wallet, a more convenient and safe
option is a money clip. Pick-pockets will have more trouble getting to the
money clip. These can be found for as low as $6.
·
Gorillapod.
The Gorillapod is an inventive mini-tripod. Each leg has many joints making it
extremely flexible and able to keep a camera level on just about any surface. Packing
this is a cinch, because its flexibility allows it to become very compact. The
original is priced at $19.95, but there are a variety of types available at
joby.com.
·
Medical
Kit. This is an essential when trekking into the wilderness. The article
advertises the Adventure Medical Kit from REI ;
a seven-ounce kit for $24.95, which comes already packed with the basics like
antibiotics and bandages.
·
A
Flashlight. Obviously an important item for the average traveler. Depending
on your needs, you may want the recommended Fenix LD01 for $42, which is
extremely powerful for being small. Or, although less bright, you may want a
shake flashlight that doesn’t need batteries. They can be found for around $15.
The New York Times article and this USA
Today article both promote the use of vacuum sealed bags, such as Space
Bags. These valuable packing tools can help you fit a week’s worth of clothing
into a carry-on bag. Hopefully, this will allow you to pack lightly and save on
checked-baggage. Another useful item is a carry-on set of bottles specifically
designed to get you through the TSA without
losing your liquids. Sets
like these can be found for about $16.
Depending on your
situation, choose the cheap gear capable of improving your trip. Remember to make
the most out of the available resources like coupons and online deals. Following
these tips will help you pack lightly and frugally, so you don’t worry too much
about money while you are trying to enjoy your travels.
Thanks to my friend Jess Thompson for an informative guest post.
Staying above the water line!
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4 comments:
+1 on the multi-tools, you can fix and dink around a lot of 'minor surgery' with items found. You can find some very good buys at pawn shops, many times less than $20 for genuine Leatherman tools.
I find myself doing that in evening hours in hotel rooms while kiddos are perusing TV or are otherwise occupied. I keep a hot glue cylinder, a bobbin of trip wire as well close on hand.
I don't believe you can carry these tools in carry-on though on air planes, unfortunately. Give me the days when the sight of a SAK on an airplane didn't warrant Homeland Security getting involved.
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For the travelers, it's very important to bring the only important thing that needed when going to travel and for having trouble or some urgent emergencies. Specially for the medicine kit is one of the most essentials and for the communication, satellite phones are also important, anywhere and any time.
the people who are going to travel ,should be prepare for emergency. they should take their fastaid box, with them and be alert for every thing to avoid accidents. Kokoda trail
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