When purchasing travel gear, whether it be for outdoor adventuring or traversing the globe, there are some things that are worth paying more for. You should never sacrifice quality and your comfort for a better deal, because often you’ll find that higher quality = longer product life. But there are some things that you don’t have to pay a lot for, even if you’ll get plenty of use out of it. Here are some great suggestions for useful items that won’t break the bank to own.
Eagle Creek Multi-Function Clock – $16.50
Adventuring in the great outdoors doesn’t always mean you want to lose track of time. This portable clock has an alarm with a snooze function, for those mornings the sun doesn’t wake you up first, but also gives you temperature readings, date, the time in 16 different cities worldwide, currency exchange modes, and a calculator! Great for international travelers as well.
Sea To Summit Dry Lite Towel – $13.95+
Fans of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy already know that a towel is one of the most important items a traveler can have. Especially when traveling internationally, towels are not necessarily guaranteed at every location you stay, and there are innumerable times when a towel is useful on outdoor hiking or camping trips. Make sure you never have to bemoan the lack of one by grabbing one of these microfiber towels from Sea To Summit. The lightweight material not only dries quickly, but compresses down to a compact size that will fit in any traveler’s pack.
Camelbak Groove Bottle .6L – $16.95+
Water is another one of those things that is absolutely essential to travel, but the source cannot always be trusted. Fear tap water no more with the Camelbak Groove Bottle, designed to hold about 20 ounces of water that connects a filtration system to the straw for clean, fresh-tasting water in every sip. The bottle itself is 100 percent BPA free, and comes with a lifetime warranty. The no-spill bite valve will make sure the only place the water goes is where you need it. This is a great accessory for anyone who likes to travel!
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