Category: Travel Gear
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Owlet Kids Hammock by Wise Owl Outfitters Review
To celebrate my most recent birthday and plunge into soft middle age, all I requested was a camping hammock. Ever since I saw one in use on vacation, I knew I needed one in my life. My lovely wife performed a bevy of research and selected a hammock from Wise Owl Outfitters. As soon as…
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KAVU Rope Bag Review
The first time I saw a KAVU Rope Bag, I was at the grocery store, looking at some frozen veggies, and a woman standing next to me had her back toward me. I happened to look in her direction and then I saw it. The Rope Bag. I did something I rarely do and went…
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A Review of the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack: An Awesome Backpack
My sheer enjoyment for outdoor and travel gear is one fun fact about me that’s undeniable. Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate features in bags and backpacks that complement a camping trip or a cross-country journey. Cotopaxi has a new travel pack, Allpa 35L, that can be utilized as either your…
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Project Nursery Portable Sound Machine: A Tiny White Noise Machine Perfect for Travel
Ever since my daughter was itty bitty, she’s slept with a white noise machine. They’re great for small homes so you can watch a movie without having to worry about turning down the TV, and they’re great for establishing a sound that means it’s time to sleep. I’m a fan. I even enjoy white noise…
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12 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2019
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the traveler on your list, read on! Is this a self-serving post? Sure. But it turns out that humanity, with its billions of people, has thought up solutions to many, many problems, so why is that my husband and I were fighting tooth and nail over…
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Should You Use a CARES or Other Toddler Airplane Harness?
I didn’t fly with my daughter until she was just past two-years-old, which meant I faced a choice – should I bring along her car seat, should I buckle her up in the airplane seat, or should I look into a child airplane harness or child aviation restraint system (called a CARES harness). I am…
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Why I Got a Lockable Travel Toiletry Bag for Traveling with My Child
For just about my entire life, I’ve thrown my toiletries into a basic zip-able toiletry bag. Nothing fancy required. This included shampoo, makeup, and whatever else, but also any medications I happened to be traveling with. It’s just handy to have it all in one spot. And this is where I tell a story that…
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The Original Fly Tot Review: An Ingenious Sleep Solution for Kids on Planes
My youngest child is now three years old, and every day I thank my lucky stars I am no longer changing diapers on airplanes. Very rarely do I wish I could go back in time to red-eye flights with tiny tots, but trying out The Original Fly Tot cushion almost made me wish just that.…
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The Best Toddler Travel Gear You Need for Your Next Family Vacation
Traveling with a toddler is…a lot. Toddlers are not known for listening well, staying put, staying still, staying quiet, or any other skills that make traveling go smoothly. Expect a little bit (or a lot) of chaos. Maybe everything will go smoothly and you’ll be pleasantly surprised, but it’s always best to travel prepared with…
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What to Pack for a Trip to Costa Rica (with Kids)!
We’re the type of family that owns ten pairs of rain boots and cries, “We’re melting, we’re melting!” when the sun comes out, so packing for a trip to Costa Rica is no small feat. I have a lifelong goal of being a minimalist, carry-on-only packer, but since I have three adventurous boys and a…
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