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Eagle Creek Switchback 22 to Travel Around the World (click link to buy)
This is my bag, the bag that I used to travel to 40+ countries. And, really, no complaints. Although it can become a total backpack, I have never used it that way. I will roll the small pack on top of the big one. Stairs? No problem. I just put on the small pack and briefly carry the ‘bigger’ pack.
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Quest for the Perfect Travel Shoe: Cushe Universal Traveller Baja Mocc WP
by MIKE RICHARD (www.vagabondish.com)
As a minimalist traveler, I’ve long been in search of the “perfect travel shoe”. Perfect is such a subject term because it will of course mean many different things to many different people.I contacted PlanetShoes.com with the following wishlist of features for my perfect travel shoe:
- Waterproof
- Stylish (this has been the biggest sticking point. There are plenty of light, waterproof boots available. But most look like rain boots, rugged hikers, work boots, etc.)
- Available in black and dark brown (to ensure they match just about anything)
- Relatively light (for comfort and packing purposes)
- Rugged without looking like a work shoe
Their response: the simply named Cushe Universal Traveller Baja Mocc WP. Sure the name ain’t pretty, but we never said that had to be a feature.

