Archive for Travel Gear

How I Carry My Money While Traveling

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Earl

By this point in my travels I think I’ve tried it all when it comes to carrying around my money and credit cards while on the road. Sitting here right now I can only chuckle and shake my head as … Read more →

How Does A Permanent Nomad Pack?

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Earl

Never did I think that I would actually write a post about how I pack for my travels. It’s not that I have anything against such posts (in fact, I always read them all with great curiosity!), I just never … Read more →

The Perfect Camera For A Nomad?

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Earl

It’s time for a new camera. At the moment, I have the above Canon PowerShot S5 IS and I’ve generally been a big fan of this camera over the 2.5 years that I’ve owned it. However, it’s once near-perfect photo … Read more →

Do I Need A Floating Camera Strap?

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Earl

Photo credit: Joe Mabel Have you been to an REI store lately? (For those who might not be familiar with REI, it is a large chain of outdoor recreation/sporting goods stores located throughout the US.) Well, I went yesterday for … Read more →

A Toast to My Kelty Redwing 2900 Backpack

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Earl

Back in late November of 1999 I purchased a backpack without giving it much thought. I was about to leave for Southeast Asia and I needed a backpack. I walked into an REI store in Boston, wandered up to the … Read more →