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Thursday, November 30, 2023

jamiealexcarter January 23, 2022November 2, 2023 quick-drying, travelling light, underwear

ExOfficio Give-N-Go boxer brief review

Do you wash ‘n’ wear? These quick-drying boxers are perfect for super-light travel

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Reviews Safari Stargazing Waterproof Wearables

jamiealexcarter December 19, 2020November 2, 2023 biking, fishing, gloves, stargazing, waterproof

SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves reviewed

Merino wool lining and tactile fast-grip dots on the SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves prove useful for fishing, night-riding and holding binoculars

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Reviews

jamiealexcarter November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 Magic Socks, merino, merino wool, MP Magic, socks, travel pack

Reviewed:MP Magic Merino Wool Socks 37.5

These 70% merino wool socks for travel keep your feet at 37.5ºC

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

gillcarter August 26, 2020March 30, 2023 Maier, quick-drying, travel light, travel pack, travel trousers

Maier Ophit 2.0 W Outdoor tights – review

Quick-drying and 4 way stretch make the Maier Outdoor tights ideal for travel and hiking at all times of year

Clothing Winter sports

jamiealexcarter March 19, 2020March 30, 2023 salopettes, ski, ski clothes, ski clothing, skiing

REVIEWED: Maier Sports Anton 2 men’s salopettes

Comfortable, secure and with plenty of pockets, these ski pants impress on the slopes

Clothing Reviews Winter sports

jamiealexcarter March 12, 2020March 30, 2023 ski, ski clothes, ski clothing, ski jacket, skiing

REVIEWED: Maier Sports Podkoren ski jacket

Soft, strong and stretchy, this ski jacket’s excellent hood and thumbhole cuffs win the day

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Hiking Phoneography Reviews Travel Photography

jamiealexcarter February 6, 2020July 5, 2020 gloves, GripTrak, Moshi, Moshi Life, touchscreen

REVIEWED: Moshi Digits touchscreen gloves

For hikers, bikers, and outdoor-likers, these gloves will save your fingers from freezing

Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter January 2, 2020March 15, 2020 Magic Socks, MP Magic, socks

REVIEWED: MP Magic Merino Wool Socks

The world’s best socks for travel just got better

Clothing Reviews Winter sports

jamiealexcarter November 6, 2019March 15, 2020 insulated coat, jacket, vest, winter

REVIEWED: Zero Down Vest

An inflatable and durable vest that uses air and recycled bottles

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Travel light

jamiealexcarter August 6, 2019February 9, 2023 pant, pants, travel light, travel pack, travel trousers, traveling light, trousers

Boundary Chase Pants: reviewed

A sneak preview of some comfortable, stretchy, and incredibly well-designed travel trousers

Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

gillcarter May 2, 2019March 15, 2020 how to travel with less, socks, travel, travel light, travel pack, traveling light, travelling light

REVIEWED: MP Magic Premium Socks

These odourless socks can be worn for days, but always have a whiff of magic about them

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter February 21, 2019March 15, 2020 od, quick-drying, socks, travel light, travel pack, traveling light, wicking

REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks

These ‘metal infusion’ antibacterial socks are good for a week of stink free travel

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

gillcarter November 8, 2018March 15, 2020 how to travel with less, quick-drying, travel light, travel pack, travelling light, underwear

REVIEWED: SueMe Womens Beech Shorties

This comfy underwear proves to be a dream to wear despite being made of mashed-up tree fiber

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter September 13, 2018June 16, 2023 quick-drying, t-shirt, travel, travel light, travel pack, travelling light, ultralight

Five quick-drying t-shirts and tops for traveling light

Need a sweat-wicking, easy-care, quick-dry t-shirt for your next adventure? These merino wool or bamboo tees are great all-rounders

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter August 16, 2018June 27, 2020 bamboo, merino, quick-drying, travel light, travel shirt, travelling light

Reviewed: SueMe King of the Mountains bamboo tee

Ultra-lightweight and quick drying, this 70% bamboo, 30% cotton t-shirt works well as a single layer for travel in humid

Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter July 12, 2018March 15, 2020

REVIEWED: SueMe Tree Trunk Boxer

Super-soft, comfortable and ultra-quick to dry, this impressive travel underwear is made from beech tree pulp

Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter July 5, 2018March 15, 2020 footware, shoes, travel light, travel pack

REVIEWED: Keen UNEEK EXO shoes

These everyday shoes are great for dry humid trips to cities and beaches

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter June 26, 2018March 15, 2020

REVIEWED: CoreSport Workout Top

Sweat proof and breathable, this quick dry T-shirt is ideal for travel

Business travel Clothing Reviews

jamiealexcarter April 21, 2018March 15, 2020

REVIEWED: Fiber Secret Lotushirt

Inspired by a leaf, this wrinkle-free, stain-repellant and quick-drying ‘nanotech’ shirt impresses on a business trip, but needs regular washing

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Hiking Reviews

jamiealexcarter September 12, 2017March 15, 2020 Royal Robbins, short, shorts

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Loden Short

Good value, versatile travel shorts, but they lack a second security pocket

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter June 6, 2017June 16, 2023 merino, merino wool, quick-drying, Royal Robbins, t-shirt

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Merinolux Tee

Comfy to wear and impressively quick-drying, this merino-mix t-shirt proves ideal for wash-and-go life on the road

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Reviews

jamiealexcarter March 7, 2017March 15, 2020 avalanche, IoT, mountain, technology

PREVIEW: Korea Telecom's IoT Safety Jacket

Is your mountain coat connected to the Internet of Things? It soon might be

Columbia Women's Back Beauty Passo Alto Heat Pant

Clothing Hiking Reviews

jamiealexcarter March 2, 2017February 2, 2022 Columbia, hiking, pant, pants, trousers, walking

Columbia Women’s Back Beauty Passo Alto Heat Pant – REVIEWED

These smart-looking winter walking trousers claim to retain the wearer’s own body heat using thermal reflective tech, but are they hot

Advice Clothing Hiking Reviews Winter sports

jamiealexcarter December 27, 2016March 15, 2020 heated

PREVIEW: Heacket heated jacket

Cold hike ahead? Try this heated jacket that reaches temperature in less than three seconds

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews

gill1carter November 22, 2016March 15, 2020 Royal Robbins, temples, travel shirt, wicking

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Noe travel shirt

This crease-free, quick-dry & short sleeve travel shirt proves ideal for a spot of South-East Asian temple-hopping

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Reviews

jamiealexcarter November 1, 2016March 15, 2020 Lulelmon, shorts, swimming

REVIEWED: Lulemon Surge 7 shorts

Versatile ultra-light shorts that double as swimmers, and with a handy security pocket for instant travel appeal

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Reviews

jamiealexcarter November 1, 2016March 15, 2020 convertible, Royal Robbins, shorts, trousers

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Traveller Stretch Convertible Trousers

Love ’em or hate ’em, cargo trousers/pants with zip-off legs are a travel staple. These are better tailored than most,

Business travel Clothing Hiking Reviews

jamiealexcarter October 6, 2016March 15, 2020 Columbia, travel shirt

REVIEWED: Columbia Mens Silver Ridge Long Sleeve Shirt

Can this lightweight and smart looking travel shirt cut it both on a backpacking and a business trip?

Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Conferences Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter August 18, 2016March 15, 2020 Icebreaker, quick-drying, shirt, travel shirt, travelling light

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt

Part merino wool, part awesome, this quick-drying technical layer is ideal for when you need to look smart while on a

Icebreaker-Cool-Lite-Sphere-Tank quick-dry t-shirt

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter August 9, 2016March 4, 2022 Icebreaker, merino, vest, women, womens

Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank reviewed

Super-light and quick-drying, this mainly merino vest for women is the perfect travel all-rounder for hot and humid countries

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter June 30, 2016May 15, 2020 raincoats, storm shell

Five packable storm shells for city breaks & hikes

Watery walking tour? Dodge downpours but travel light with these highly compact raincoats that pack into their own pockets

Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter March 15, 2016March 4, 2022 EDZ, merino, wool

REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Vest

Made from 100% superfine merino wool, this good value base layer for women is about as versatile as travel clothing gets

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Travel Photography

jamiealexcarter November 24, 2015March 15, 2020 gloves, merino, merino wool, winter

REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Wool Touch gloves

Keep that smartphone in your hand even in freezing conditions with these touchy-feely gloves

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Reviews

jamiealexcarter October 22, 2015May 4, 2020 wash, washbag, washing

REVIEWED: Scrubba Wash Bag

Even a capsule wardrobe needs washing; this portable ‘machine’ gets clothes clean and doubles as a stuff-sack

Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter October 13, 2015March 15, 2020 jeans, pants, Rohan, travel trousers

REVIEWED: Rohan Jeans Plus tapered leg

A hidden passport pocket helps these cotton-mix jeans re-claim their title of ‘best travel trouser’, but where’s the zipped cash pocket

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter October 6, 2015May 4, 2020 ExOfficio, shirt, travel shirt

REVIEWED: ExOfficio Minimo Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt

Super-thin and light yet too easy to crease, this travel shirt goes too far in the right direction

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter August 27, 2015May 4, 2020 pants, travel trousers, trousers, zip-off

REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles

Travel light and keep your passport safe with these versatile, comfortable and well-designed travel trousers/pants ideal for backpacking

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Stargazing Travel light

jamiealexcarter January 30, 2015March 4, 2022 gloves, Icebreaker, merino wool

Icebreaker Quantum Gloves – Reviewed

Lightweight yet warm, these well-stitched Icebreaker Quantum gloves are perfect for when mountain gloves are overkill

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Stargazing Travel light

jamiealexcarter January 27, 2015March 15, 2020 Icebreaker, leggings, merino wool, winter

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings

Great for early starts and late nights outside in freezing conditions, merino wool wins again for warmth & packability

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter January 19, 2015March 15, 2020 t-shirt, travelling light

REVIEWED: Patagonia Men’s Merino 1 Silkweight t-shirt

This 65% merino wool t-shirt makes a great base layer and all-round travel t-shirt

Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Reviews Stargazing Travel light

jamiealexcarter January 6, 2015March 15, 2020 jackets, thermals, travelling light, winter

REVIEWED: Columbia Platinum 860 TurboDown

Stargazing and winter hikes just got easier thanks to this lightweight, portable down jacket

Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter December 20, 2014November 28, 2022 how to travel with less, Icebreaker, t-shirt

Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt review

Staying fresh for days and drying in hours, this pricey all-rounder for traveling light is legendary with the wash ‘n’ wear

Clothing In-flight Reviews

jamiealexcarter December 8, 2014May 4, 2020 ExOfficio, fleece, hoody, thermals

REVIEWED: ExOfficio Kahve Thermal Hoody

Travel staple gets a technical makeover – and it’s hot stuff for globe-trotters

Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Reviews Travel light Waterproof

jamiealexcarter December 1, 2014March 15, 2020 ExOfficio, jacket, neck-rest, waterproof

REVIEWED: ExOfficio Storm Logic travel jacket

It’s got pockets for a boarding pass, keys, a camera, phone, pens, and sunglasses, and it rolls-up into a neck rest. Welcome

Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient for men

Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Quick-drying

jamiealexcarter June 16, 2014March 15, 2020 baselayers, Icebreaker, Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient

REVIEWED: Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient for men

An ideal base layer for winter hikes and year-round stargazing, this is merino wool at its warmest

Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Quick-drying Travel light

jamiealexcarter June 4, 2014March 15, 2020 pants, quick-drying, Tilley, Tilley Coolmax, underwear

REVIEWED: Tilley Coolmax Extreme men’s briefs

Wear one pair, pack another – and travel the world!

Business travel Clothing Reviews Travel light

jamiealexcarter May 9, 2014March 15, 2020 quick-drying, socks, Tilley, Tilley Travel Socks

REVIEWED: Tilley Travel Socks

Quick-drying and comfy, these socks are a wash ‘n’ wear wonder

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