Water is heavy—one liter weighs 2.2 pounds, and four liters weighs almost nine pounds. Even the best-designed hydration packs or vests, waistbelts, or handheld carrying systems don’t make water any less heavy than it is. A good system does, however, distribute that weight effectively and allows you to carry what you need comfortably. Figuring out […]
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Urquhart Castle Loch Ness is a historic Scottish Highlands site overlooking the famous Loch Ness. The castle ruins date back to the 13th century and have a rich and fascinating history. The Castle was once a stronghold for the Scottish Crown and was involved in many battles between the Scots and the English. Today, Urquhart
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you’re new to the points and miles world. Fortunately, plenty of travel credit cards will set you back less than $100 a year and
Editor’s note: This post is continually updated with new information. There’s no denying that travel demand has roared back with a vengeance over the past year. The Transportation Security Administration had its busiest summer ever in 2023, followed soon after by a record-setting holiday travel season. Nov. 26, 2023, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, set a
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether you’re aiming to reduce your carbon footprint or simply eliminate some of the hassles that can come with air travel on shorter trips, you may find yourself opting to travel by train more frequently. When booking train travel, you’ll want
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When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These monthly exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue website; they apply to flights to and from specific cities or regions
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Spring is right around the proverbial corner: the bend in the river, the arête on the cliff, the switchback on the trail. Outdoor adventure soon turns from sliding on snow to playing on water, rock, and dirt. So, go ahead and daydream. Get out and get active, but don’t let your desires overlook the need
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You never know if your yoga practice will find you sweating during cat-cow or freezing from wintry drafts or overzealous AC blasts. But that unpredictability shouldn’t apply to your yoga gear. The best new tops, bottoms, mats, and accessories will help make sure your focus remains on your practice, not the distractions. The Winners at
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Rab Veil 12 Reviewed Price: $180Weight: 10 ounces (without flasks)Size: S-L (Unisex)Capacity: 12 litersPole Storage: YesHydration: Flasks and bladder Buy Now Running packs can often feel like a cumbersome-but-necessary evil: you’d rather not have to wear one, but you need to be able to carry essentials with you. Good packs will lessen this burden by
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a former Washington, D.C., resident, I’ve seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, Washington’s famous cherry blossoms are not only impressive to locals: More than 1.5 million people worldwide flock to Washington, D.C., annually to
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