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Travel Essentials
Road-tested products with our seal of approval.
Tested over six solid weeks of rugged camping, both this Mug and Multi-Tool from Gentlemen's Hardware withstood outdoor adventure with style and function. Highly recommend for the backpackers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts in your life.
From $17.99 | amazon.com or chapters.indigo.ca
We can’t really remember life before these Standard Issue Travel Organizers from Herschel Supply. The three nylon, zippered packing cubes store and separate garments like nobody’s business while the coated ripstop roll-bag is amazing for wet items like swimsuits or as a shower caddy.
$45 | herschel.com
Hands down the most comfortable pant you will ever own, these harem pants from Buddha Pants pack right up into their own pocket. 100% cotton, loads of patterns, and available in 5 adult unisex sizes, these will take you from sunrise to savasana with a smile.
From $59.95 | buddhapants.com
What absorbs 4x its weight in water, can be wrung out easily, and dries 70% faster than cotton towels? The brilliant Personal Body Towel from PackTowl, that’s what. Soft microfiber, super compact, and machine washable with Polygiene® odor control. Our camping must-have.
$24.95 | packtowl.com
For the ultimate in gear protection on your next getaway, the Quadro Hardcase from Gregory Packs fits the bill. An internal vapor, odor, and dirt resistant compartment expands to separate dinner attire from smelly hiking shoes, and the Spherical wheel system got us through doorways without a snag.
$219.95 | gregorypacks.com
Found in some of the world’s most exclusive spas and resorts, the Subtle Energies skincare line harnesses the power of intent and Ayurvedic aromatherapy principles for a full sensory experience, free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones, and artificial fragrances. The Aura Protection Body Mist is a Wander staff favorite.
From $55 | subtleenergies.com.au & available at The Peninsula Spas in New York, Chicago & Beverly Hills
This is the first toiletry kit we’ve seen that accommodates full-sized bottles AND packs flat in a suitcase. The 10 zippered storage compartments keep things organized, and we loved that two are removable to throw in a day bag. Hangs on an integrated hook and comes with Hammacher Schlemmer’s famous lifetime guarantee.
$119.95 | hammacher.com
Who of us isn’t looking to improve focus, reduce stress, sleep better and look more radiant? Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Plant-Based Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare is an extraordinary resource for anyone wanting to harness the power of plant-based energy via essential oils to maintain their natural beauty and promote well-being.
With tips and guidance from two aromatherapists and natural beauty experts, the book includes over 50 easy-to-follow recipes, with gorgeous photos, for plant-based skincare and beauty products.
Authors Amy Galper, the Co-Founder of New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, and Christina Daigneault, her former student, also walk us through how to deconstruct beauty labels, parse ingredient lists, make informed decisions about the products they use, and better understand how their skin works.
Purchase your copy at Amazon.
