Dr. Bronner’s soap is sort of a hackneyed piece of advice in the minimalist travel community because it’s one of those not-so-secret tips that everyone knows. But Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 All Purpose Pure Castile Soap is fantastic. It’s great for traveling because you can use it for everything: body, hair, clothing, etc. Some people even brush their teeth…
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Ladies and gentlemen, what you’ve all been waiting for… another Kindle case review!!! I know, I know, it’s been a while since Franklin’s smash-hit post about his Kindle KlearKase, and since rumor spread that my Kindle Keyboard 3G broke, the masses have been itching to find out what I would do next?! My Kindle broke…
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The Swiss Tech Utili-key is awesome. The Swiss+Tech ST44466 Utili-Key XT 8-in-1 Key Ring Multi-Function Tool is a must have for any minimalist traveler. (Please read that line in the geekiest voice possible). Now, let’s be honest: I’m not sure I used this for any of those above uses, save bottle opener. For whatever reason,…
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Like Vince, I didn’t buy a new pack for this trip—I used one I already had. That’s frugality in action, folks. Take notes. This particular bag is my second purchase from Osprey. I love their stuff. The first backpack I had of theirs was bought during college, and at one point while surfing I stupidly…
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Vince has written a bit about the Kindle and its invaluable place in a minimal traveler’s gear list. It’s light, small, well-engineered and easy to navigate. If you’re planning to do any reading on your trip, it’s the obvious choice. And even if you don’t read for pleasure, there are certain books—like dictionaries and travel…
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