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Win a Free Kelty Redwing Backpack!

May 8, 2009

I am very excited to announce the first contest here at Have Pack, Will Travel! Thanks to the great folks over at Kelty, one lucky winner will receive a Kelty Redwing backpack.

As you may have read here before, the Kelty Redwing is my favorite backpack and trust me, I’ve owned plenty of them over the years. You can read my full review here.

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Five Wonderful Travel Books You Should Read

April 7, 2009

Here’s a list of five great travel-related books that I recommend any and all to give a read. They’re all quite different from each other and each author provides his own unique outlook on the world. They should be on every travelers bookshelf.

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10 Travel Photography Tips to Help Take Great Photos

March 28, 2009

I’m an avid traveler and a semi-professional photographer (that means yes, I’ve been paid, but no, not very much) and obviously those two loves combine with travel photography. I have photos from all over the world and they truly mean everything to me. I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way and I’ve picked up tips along the way. Here are the 10 most important ones I know and share with others all the time:

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What to Pack For Morocco

March 17, 2009

This is the first in a series of posts about what to pack for specific destinations. I noticed an unbelievable amount of Google traffic searching for information on what to pack for Morocco, one of my favorite previous trips. Since I never touched on what I packed for Morocco, I decided to write a post about it. Occasionally I’ll revisit this topic for other destinations that require certain types of clothing or gear.

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Staying Connected Abroad Without Going Overboard

March 12, 2009

Year after year more gadgets come out that help us stay connected. Blackberries, iPhones, laptops, netbooks, etc. There are an absurd amount of gizmos that we carry around.

Traveling independently, usually with nothing more than a backpack, limits what you can carry, and something is going to have to go.

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Kelty Redwing 3100 Review – Or: The best backpack I have ever purchased

March 5, 2009

If you read my post on 10 must-have items for independent travelers you know that the most important item you need is a good backpack. This may sound obvious to most people but if you have ever shopped for a backpack you know how difficult it can be. Head over to your local outdoors shop and you will be overwhelmed with the selection.

Then the questions arise: How much space do I need? How heavy is it going to be? How much should I spend?

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How to stay healthy while traveling

February 3, 2009

Whether you are traveling for a week or for a year, your health is always a concern you should have.

Traveling in a foreign country usually is an experience to remember, unless you get sick. If you’ve been under the weather while traveling you know first hand what I am talking about.

I’m going to go over a few of the ways I combat sickness and attempt to stay healthy while traveling.

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10 Must Have Items for the Independent Traveler

January 22, 2009

Throughout my travels I have learned a lot of things about what and what not to bring when traveling independently. If you’re the type of traveler who is constantly on the go, I think you’ll benefit from this list.

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