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American writer and long-term traveller; blogs at tynan.com about travel, minimal possessions, habits and the gear he carries.
11 things
Rainbow SandalsOther Rainbow Sandals
I love them, but they take up a bunch of space and my new shoes can be used in their stead. Don’t get me wrong – these are the best sandals I can imagine… I just don’t need them anymore.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Smartwool socksOther Smartwool
All socks. I love my Smartwool socks more than life itself, but they won’t work with my new shoes.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Vibram Five Finger shoesOther Vibram
Vibram Five Finger shoes. These things are so cool it’s ridiculous. They are very light and thin (which is a lot better for your legs and joints), and look like ninja shoes.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Luxury Lite CotOther Luxury Lite
Luxury Lite Cot. This thing is fantastic too – it’s the smallest portable cot, and is super comfortable.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Sea to Summit Silk LinerOther Sea to Summit
The liner is smaller than a coke can when packed up and weighs a fraction of a pound. It unfolds to be like a super thin silk sleeping bag.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
KettleStack KettlebellOther KettleStack
KettleStack Kettlebell. For taking our crossfit workout on the road there’s nothing better (or even comparable) than the kettlestack.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
AlokSaksOther AlokSak
These bags take up no space, keep water out, and can also be used as pillows if inflated.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Fenix L1DHardware Fenix
They’re bigger than the Arc Lights, but are also a ton brighter, last longer, and have cool accessories like red filters and light diffusers.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Icebreaker Bodyfit 150Other Icebreaker
#3 (in my book, not Todd’s) are patagonia or any non wool shirts. They smell bad really quickly and aren’t as comfortable as the wool shirts. I now have three Icebreaker Bodyfit 150 shirts, and that’s it.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Solomon XCR Pro 3D shoesOther Salomon
#1 on the loser list, a spot earned for being total failures, are those Solomon XCR Pro 3D shoes. They served me well for a while, but then when it got really wet they soaked through and left me totally uncomfortable.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
Seal Skinz glovesOther SealSkinz
#2 on the loser list is are the Seal Skinz gloves. They leaked very early on and continued to make my hands miserable.
Tynan's “Gear Updated” post, revising his travel-gear list into losers, things being shipped home, and new additions.
2008-06-02·tynan.com ↗
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