7 Handy goodies for your travels
Gear & Gadgets
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Think Tank
Retrospective Duffel 75
The authentic travel bag
The Retrospective Duffel 75 is the perfect travel companion on the go. Thick abrasion resistant canvas is ready for your adventure with a DWR treatment to repel the elements. A wide, padded shoulder strap provides Think Tank’s legendary carrying comfort. Plus, a robust, oversized YKK zipper provides ample access to the main compartment. Also available in the smaller 50L size. $189.75
Exped
Waterbloc Pro
World's lightest weatherproof down sleeping bag
This mobile night camp is your perfect companion for survival adventures or trips without a tent – especially in cold and damp conditions. On a wet and cold January night, we stayed in Brandenburg – and slept like marmots. During the night the condensation on the inner tarp beaded off the outer shell made of seamless Pertex Quantum Pro. Cold feet? No chance. The foot box insulates fantastically – thanks to eleven individually filled chambers with bulky goose down from Poland (850 cubic inches).
€820
Ternua
Latxa Artile
Natural insulation for premium jackets
What can be done with 2.5 million kg of wool per year? Basque Country has about one million latxas sheep, a symbol of the territory. However, their wool is an environmental problem for shepherds because it has no commercial use and cannot be thrown away. Ternua, through its circular economy project “Latxa Artile” (“Vast wool” in Basque), has shown that this wool waste can be a high-quality natural insulator for premium urban jackets. This wool has very interesting technical characteristics: it is antibacterial, thermally insulating, thermoregulating, traps air, works well in the wet, is flame retardant, and prevents the generation of bad odors. Different garments in their collection include this wool.
LifeStraw
Peak Squeeze
Drinking water wherever you go
Drinking water anywhere without worrying about its condition, cleanliness or clarity? The LifeStraw Peak Squeeze bottle is collapsible with an integrated micro water membrane filter. The LifeStraw Peak Squeeze reusable squeeze bottle is lightweight and sturdy, made of tear-resistant plastic and weighs only 110 grams. The filter system cleans 99.99% of all bacteria, parasites and microplastic particles. In addition, the membrane is impermeable to mud, sand and all particles larger than 0.2 microns. Operating does not require power, electricity or any other energy source. €49,95
Air’n Outdoor
Theia Exclusive
For adventurers only
Air’n Outdoor wristwatches offer essential information for outdoor sports enthusiasts who need only fundamental data in their activities. Chronometer, altimeter, pressure barometer, compass, inclinometer, temperature, pedometer, activity history… The Theia Exclusive model is also made of Titanium Grade V, a material used in the aerospace industry very resistant, lightweight, and totally stainless. It is a perfect model for mountaineering, skiing, ski touring, freeride, running, cycling, paragliding, and many other adventure activities, but at the same time elegant for an urban lifestyle. €1499
Airalo
global eSIMs
Cheap online globally
You’re going to love this one. With Airalo, you’ll always be connected for cheap. This service enables you to access mobile data services without changing your physical SIM card or relying on expensive roaming plans offered by your home network provider.Airalo offers global eSIMs that can be downloaded on your smartphone, providing you with local data plans in over 100 countries. You can buy them through the Airalo website or mobile app and activate them instantly upon arrival in the destination country. We use it all the time when we are traveling outside the EU.
Check it out. You can also use promo code WIDEOY1708 with your first purchase and get a three-dollar discount.
Thule
Approach
Freedom has a new name
This camping and adventure gem sparks our wanderlust and makes our adventurous hearts beat many times faster. The Thule Approach is a rooftop tent that turns your car or van into a home away from home. And not just any tent, but one with lots of windows. Allowing you not only to watch the stars at night but also giving you extra ventilation in hot weather. A solid and sturdy roof tent for incredible adventures in the wilderness. You set it up (or rather, unfold it) in three minutes with no fuss. Also, perfect as an extra bedroom on a (mini) campervan. Check out the video to get into the mood. But watch out, you might get the Thule Approach bug. We did. And we are already saving up to buy one. $2,799.95