Archive for January, 2009

Patagonia

Patagonia is a company known for its efforts to help preserve the environment. In doing so they have come up with gear that is as effective as it is eco-friendly. One such product is the MLC Dawn Patrol travel pack.
The pack material is 100% recycled polyester made from used pop bottles and worn out  garments […]

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Passport Diary has made a nice list of RSS feeds for travelers. Their site has some nice content as well. It is definitely worth taking a look at.

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CNN has written a good article on travel strategies for 2009. Home exchanges, frugality, once in a generation sales, lower fuel costs. If this sounds good check out their article 9 essential travel strategies for 2009.

Timbuk2

Timbuk2 the maker of superlative messenger bags has entered the travel pack market. Their latest offering is the Patrol travel pack. It is a front loading pack with zippered organization pockets on the inside of the front flap. It has a single main compartment and a separate laptop compartment  to keep your notebook safe. It […]

Mec

Mec is a great outdoor gear supplier from Canada. They are ethical and believe in sustainability and donate 1% of their anual gross sales to conservation.  They happen to make some really nice underwear too.  Their silkweight classic briefs are made of light weight Polartec that is made from 65% recycled polyester which makes them […]