My Favorite Clothing & Gear

Travel goodies are just plain fun. I have become obsessed with anything that can make travel easier, lighter weight, or happier. I've gone through a lot of trial and error to find useful items, and I'd love to share my "finds" with you here!

My gear is not always the least expensive. I try to balance cost with quality. It's all about value and I (usually) want my stuff to last!

Continue reading to learn more, written by Leslie's Travel Snacks.

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Leslie's Travel Snacks

Hi, I'm Leslie! I'm a pretty typical middle-aged woman from California other than that I'm obsessed with travel! Budget travel in particular. Travel has basically become my religion of sorts and I love to share it with anyone who's willing to listen and/or experience this wonderful diverse world we live in.

My goals are:

To inspire anyone and everyone to travel!

To bring the "over 40" perspective of budget travel.

To share with the traveling community tidbits from the places I've been.

To give myself a cool place to log my travels.

Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

Medya Mansyone

Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
Ekriven

Medya Mansyone

It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer