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Travel Gear

Choosing the right travel gear is one of the most important aspects of pre-trip planning. It’s far better to get the right gear before you travel, rather than having to hunt down a product in an unfamiliar place.

This travel gear page is a directory of the world’s best travel gear. Find gear and travel accessories from the most popular brands, and innovative products from new producers.

The products in the directory are listed with a basic product description in catalog format. For my personal reviews see the “Travel Gear Reviews” section below.

Travel Gear Directory

Adapters/Power Strips
Bags
– Backpacks
– Carry-on
– Day Bags
– Duffel Bags
– Messenger Bags
– Wheeled Luggage
Business Cards
Cameras

Clothing
– Mens Clothing
– Travel Socks
Flashlights (Torches)
Footwear
Gift Cards
Hammocks
Headphones
Laptops
Luggage Locks

Mobile Phones
Mobile Accessories
Motorcycle Accessories
Packing Organizers
Passport Covers
SIM Cards
Sleep Accessories

Stationery
Sunglasses
Towels
VPN Service
Wallets and Money Belts
Water Bottles
Water Purifiers

My Travel Gear

After years of travelling with just a backpack and a carry-on bag I have carefully refined what is my most essential travel gear. This list covers the major electronic gear and backpacks I use and recommend. For a detailed breakdown of what’s in my bags, refer to my packing list.

Electronics

Camera
Olympus PEN E-P3
Olympus PEN E-P3

Mobile Phone
iPhone 5
iPhone 5 (Unlocked)

Laptop
Apple MacBook Air 11.6-Inch Laptop
MacBook Air 11″

e-reader
Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite

Luggage

Day Bag
Afar Backpack by Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Afar

Carry-on
Minaal Carry-On Bag
Minaal

Backpack
REI Stratocruiser Wheeled Convertible Luggage - 25
REI Stratocruiser

Travel Gear Reviews

These are editorial reviews of travel gear, clothing, and accessories that I have personally used.

Libertad Apparel – the travel shirt that doesn’t look like a travel shirt
Icebreaker Tshirt
Afar Backpack by Eagle Creek
Camera Review: Olympus PEN E-P3 – Like a DSLR, without the weight
Bag Review: REI Stratocruiser Wheeled Backpack
Monster Outlets To Go Powerstrip
Kindle Paperwhite Review – The ultimate travel e-reader
A long-term PC users review of the Macbook Air

Travel Gear Listings and Reviews

If you would like your travel gear reviewed or listed in the directory then contact us for details.

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James Clark from Nomadic Notes

Hi, I’m James Clark, and I've been travelling the world since 2003 while running a location independent travel business. Nomadic Notes is a travel blog featuring travel guides and notes from my travels.

I’m currently based in Vietnam, writing about transport and infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

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