Trip Checklist
Helpful items to remember on your next journey abroad
AIRLINE CARRY-ON CASE
& BACKPACK COMBO
For yight-hopping photo adventures, it’s hard to beat SKB’s
iSeries 2011-7 Case, which integrates a removeable Think
Tank backpack inside its durable, watertight polypropylene
shell. The case is sized to meet airline carry-on requirements
so you can keep your gear with you. On arrival, simply remove
the backpack, and you’re ready to go. The backpack features
adjustable padded dividers with room to accommodate
multiple camera bodies, lenses and accessories. Estimated
street price: $329. Contact: SKB Cases, skbcases.com.MOBILE BACKUPS & MORE
An innovative mobile companion
for backups on the go, the WD
My Passport Wireless Pro is
available in capacities from 1 TB
to 4 TB and has an integrated SD
card reader that can automatical-
ly import photos. (For cameras
using other card types, you can
import with a USB cable.) In addi-
tion to image backups, it can also
store movies and music for
in-yight entertainment and stream media to your smart-
phone or tablet over fast 802.11ac WiFi. Plus, with its
integrated 6,400 mAh power bank, you can use it to
recharge other devices via USB. The compact drive is just
5x5 inches and less than 1 inch thin. List price: From $149 (
TB) to $219 (4 TB). Contact: Western Digital, wd.com.CONVERTIBLE PANTS
Packing smart for travel means
keeping your gear to a mini-
mum while maintaining
readiness for changing condi-
tions. Convertible pants like
the Kühl Liberator for men
($99) do double duty, allowing
you zip off the lower legs to
turn them into shorts. For
women, check out Kühl’s
Kliffside pant ($89). Both
feature quick-drying fabrics
and Kühl’s Stealth Zip-Off
System that conceals the leg
zippers for a clean look that
can go from the weld to the
dining table. Contact: Kühl, kuhl.com.COMFY SOCKS
Whether you’re exploring city sights
or wild places, keeping your feet
warm and dry is essential for personal
comfort—quality socks are an
investment that pays off every day.
Look for wool/synthetic blends like the
merino/nylon/spandex in Patagonia’s
Lightweight Merino Daily Crew
Socks for a balance of comfort,
moisture wicking and durability. These
calf-length socks are available for men
and women in several colors and sizes.
List price: $22. Contact: Patagonia,
patagonia.com.INTERNATIONAL POWER BAR
Charging devices abroad can be a challenge—you never
know how many outlets will be available in your room. The
PowerBear Travel Adapter & Surge Protection Strip
comes with three international converters for use around
the world and allows you to plug in up to two
AC devices and four USB cables simultane-
ously to charge batteries, smartphones,
tablets and more. The two AC
outlets protect against power
surges and spikes, which
can be an issue in
some locations.
List price: $29.
Contact: Power-
Bear, gopower-
bear.com.travel gear
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