{"id":11206,"date":"2017-02-10T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=11206"},"modified":"2018-12-28T07:56:56","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T15:56:56","slug":"8-adventure-travel-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-you-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/travel\/8-adventure-travel-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-you-travel","title":{"rendered":"8 Adventure Travel Hacks That Will Change the Way You Wander"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adventure is out there. And when we say \u201cthere,\u201d we aren\u2019t envisioning you at home, working up a sweat trying to jam the last item into your bag, or at the airport wrestling with your luggage. Read on to discover some travel tips from outdoor experts guaranteed to make getting to your destination easier. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Pack Your Gear in Your Ski or Snowboard Bag<\/h4>\n

Planning a ski or snowboard trip? When it’s time to pack, try filling your ski or snowboard bag with additional gear. Most bags allow room for skis or a snowboard plus a helmet, coat, pants, gloves, goggles, base layers, poles and, in some cases, boots. Want to take it one step further? Roll up your socks and nest them inside your boots.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Double Duty Carry-On Hack<\/h4>\n

Take your carry-on game up a notch by using a soft-shell cooler as your personal item. This gives you the carrying capacity you need at the airport and the functionality of a cooler when you get to your adventure destination. No need to tote a tote around.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Nest a Daypack Inside Your Primary Bag<\/h4>\n

Find freedom to sightsee, hike, and more when you nest a small bag inside of a bigger one. Packing a daypack or lightweight tote in a larger piece of luggage means you\u2019ll be able to stash your primary bag and take only what you need when adventure awaits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Snap a Picture of Your Initial Packing Layout<\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019re mid-repack thinking, \u201cHow did I fit all of this in here?!\u201d Save yourself the packing woes by snapping a photo of your initial packing layout. No need to play Tetris when you can simply refer to the photo for help. Unless, of course, that\u2019s how you like to spend your free time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Outdoor Brands Make Luggage, Too<\/h4>\n

Get adventurous and think beyond the traditional travel brands when it comes to investing in luggage. Outdoor notables like\u00a0<\/span>Osprey<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Thule<\/span><\/a>, The North Face<\/a> and others make durable luggage with pockets and plenty of space. Need more convincing? Investing in a good carry-on bag will save you on checked baggage fees in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Ship It\u2014Don\u2019t Schlep It<\/h4>\n

Setting off on a multi-activity trip? When you\u2019re through using the gear from the first leg of your trip, there\u2019s no need to continue to lug it around. Lighten your load by shipping some of your stuff home. <\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Donate Gear at Your Destination<\/h4>\n

No need for your gear after your adventure comes to an end? Consider donating your gently used equipment in the location you\u2019re visiting. You\u2019ll save on baggage fees and other outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy your gear for years to come, making this a win-win for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Bring What You Touch<\/h4>\n

Bring the most important, custom-fitting parts of your equipment with you. Packing essentials like your bike seat, ski or snowboard boots will help you feel comfortable when you strike out on adventure in a new spot. Consider demoing or renting equipment that doesn\u2019t necessitate a custom fit. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Adventure is out there. And when we say \u201cthere,\u201d we aren\u2019t envisioning you at home, working up a sweat trying to jam the last item into your bag, or at the airport wrestling with your luggage. Read on to discover some travel tips from outdoor experts guaranteed to make getting to your destination easier. 1. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":11234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[388],"tags":[534,12,613],"internal-tag":[1684,1442],"class_list":["post-11206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","tag-hacks","tag-travel","tag-travel-tips","internal-tag-pre-redirect-travel","internal-tag-seo"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/travel\/8-adventure-travel-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-you-travel","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"8 Adventure Travel Hacks That Will Change the Way You Wander","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/travel\/8-adventure-travel-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-you-travel","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/travel\/8-adventure-travel-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-you-travel"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/Travel-Hacks-Hero-1400x600.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/Travel-Hacks-Hero-1400x600.jpg?fit=1400%2C600"},"articleSection":"Travel","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Aer Parris-Hoshour"}],"creator":["Aer Parris-Hoshour"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["hacks","travel","travel tips"],"dateCreated":"2017-02-10T15:00:40Z","datePublished":"2017-02-10T15:00:40Z","dateModified":"2018-12-28T15:56:56Z"},"rendered":"