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Advice Luggage Quick-drying Travel light Travel tech 

How to travel light in 2023: all the gear you need

January 24, 2023March 15, 2023 jamiealexcarter backpack, Luggage, travel light, traveling light

Discover the art of packing light with these tips, tricks and recommendations

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Allbirds Tree Dashers
Backpacking & Outdoors Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Allbirds Tree Dashers performance shoe

October 15, 2020October 10, 2020 jamiealexcarter Allbirds, running, shoe, trainer, Tree Dashers

Tread lighter on the planet with these shoes made from … wool and sugarcane? 

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Maier Ophit Tights
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Maier Ophit 2.0 W Outdoor tights – review

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

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

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MP Magic Merino Socks
Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: MP Magic Merino Wool Socks

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

The world’s best socks for travel just got better

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MP Magic Premium Socks
Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: MP Magic Premium Socks

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

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

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MP Magic Socks
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks

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

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

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SueMe Womens Beech Shorties
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: SueMe Womens Beech Shorties

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

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

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5 quick-dry t-shirt and tops
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

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

September 13, 2018November 28, 2022 jamiealexcarter quick-drying, t-shirt, travel, travel light, travel pack, travelling light, ultralight

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

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SueMe Bamboo Tee
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Reviewed: SueMe King of the Mountains bamboo tee

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

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

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

REVIEWED: SueMe Tree Trunk Boxer

July 12, 2018March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

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

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Keen UNEEK EXO
Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Keen UNEEK EXO shoes

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

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

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CoreSport Workout Top
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: CoreSport Workout Top

June 26, 2018March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter

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

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Business travel Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks

October 24, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter socks

Are you taking seven pairs of socks on a week’s holiday? You could just take one pair of odorless socks

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Hiking Quick-drying Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Alpine Road shorts

June 27, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Royal Robbins, shorts

They lack enough zip pockets for secure travel, but these simple shorts behave well on the hikes, treks and trails

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Beach holidays Camping Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Double Cloth travel shirt

June 15, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Royal Robbins, shirt, travel shirt

With a reversible design and poppers instead of buttons, this might be the ultimate travel shirt

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Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Merinolux Tee

June 6, 2017March 4, 2022 jamiealexcarter merino, merino wool, quick-drying, Royal Robbins, t-shirt

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Hiking Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Discovery Roll-up pant

May 2, 2017March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter pants, Royal Robbins, trousers, womens

These wrinkle-free, quick-dry travel trousers looks almost as good in the city as they do at a summit, but take

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Royal-Robbins-Noe-Shirt
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Clothing Quick-drying Reviews 

REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Noe travel shirt

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

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

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

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt

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

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

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Icebreaker-Cool-Lite-Sphere-Tank quick-dry t-shirt
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank reviewed

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEW: ExOfficio BugsAway Sandfly trousers

July 20, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter ExOfficio, pants

Ultra-lightweight and quick-drying, these are perfect for hot days and for keeping mozzies at bay, but only if you can hack

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

Five packable storm shells for city breaks & hikes

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

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

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

REVIEWED: Marmot Simpson Convertible Hiking Cap

May 31, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter cap, Marmot, sunhat

Straightforward & lightweight cap with added neck UPF 45 protection for hiking, running and outdoor travel

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Hats Hiking Quick-drying Reviews 

Tilley Wanderer hat review

April 12, 2016May 15, 2022 jamiealexcarter

Does your travel hat have a passport pocket? This all-weather hat offers UPF 50+ protection, and it even comes with an

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Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Vest

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Cases & Covers Hiking Phones & Tablets Quick-drying Reviews Waterproof Winter sports 

REVIEWED: Thule Atmos X5

January 28, 2016March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter case, dropproof, dustproof, IP68, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, Thule, waterproof

Great for skiing and the great outdoors, this waterproof, drop-proof case for the iPhone 6/6S is worth its weight

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Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Rohan Jeans Plus tapered leg

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: ExOfficio Minimo Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt

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

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

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

REVIEWED: Patagonia Houdini windbreaker

September 1, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter featherlight, pac-a-mac, rainwear, running, storm shell, trail, ultra-light, windbreaker

  Weighing just 110g and easy to clip on to a belt, this anatomically designed pac-a-mac is perfect for ultra-light travel

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

REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Keen Uneek sandals

August 3, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Keen, sandal, Uneek

An open air design and a comfortable fit make these ‘rope shoes’ great for beaches & boardwalks

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Earphones Quick-drying Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Jabra Sport ROX Wireless earphones

April 23, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter Bluetooth, earphones, waterproof

For the gym, for outdoors, these life-proof buds take out the tangle

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Quick-drying Reviews Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Vamoose Cherrapinji poncho & rucksack

April 2, 2015March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter festivals, rain, wet weather

Portable gear for extreme weather that’s perfect for festivals and hiking

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Icebreaker Quantum Gloves
Backpacking & Outdoors Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Stargazing Travel light 

Icebreaker Quantum Gloves – Reviewed

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

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

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

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Quick-drying Travel light 

REVIEWED: ExOfficio Give-N-Go boxer brief

January 23, 2015November 1, 2020 jamiealexcarter quick-drying, travelling light, underwear

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

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

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

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

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

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Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt
Backpacking & Outdoors Beach holidays Camping Clothing Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt review

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

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

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Snugpak Water Resistant Notebook
Backpacking & Outdoors Quick-drying Reviews 

REVIEWED: Snugpak Water Resistant Notebook

December 17, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter notebook, waterproof

For outdoor doodlers everywhere, this rain-proof pad is the write stuff

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Vango Dry 20 rucksack review reviewed
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Quick-drying Waterproof 

REVIEWED: Vango DRY 20 rucksack

October 22, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter DRY 20, rucksacks, Vango

Ideal for adventure sports and Monsoon travel, this daysack keeps out water and crushes-out air

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Columbia Ripsoft Short Sleeve Shirt
Business travel Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Columbia Ripsoft Short Sleeve Shirt

July 8, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter shirt, travel shirt

Is the Columbia Ripsoft Short Sleeve Shirt the perfect shirt for wash ‘n’ wear travel in sticky summers?

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Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient for men
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Clothing Quick-drying 

REVIEWED: Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient for men

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

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

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Backpacking & Outdoors Business travel Clothing Quick-drying Travel light 

REVIEWED: Tilley Coolmax Extreme men’s briefs

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

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

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Sea To Summit Microfibre Pocket Towel
Backpacking & Outdoors Camping Quick-drying Travel light 

REVIEWED: Sea To Summit Microfibre Pocket Towel

May 14, 2014April 27, 2020 jamiealexcarter compact towels, microfibre, Sea To Summit

Just big enough to dry-down and save your modesty, this VERY compact towel is gold dust for lightweight travellers, hikers and cyclists

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Icebreaker Quattro Hood
Backpacking & Outdoors In-flight Quick-drying Reviews Travel light 

REVIEWED: Icebreaker Quattro Hood

May 12, 2014March 15, 2020 jamiealexcarter hoody, Icebreaker, Icebreaker Quattro Hood

All-purpose hoody that packs to almost nothing is the perfect solution for staying warm while travelling light

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