Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Let there be light! And warmth! And trvia!
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 04/06/03
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This cordless lamp runs on rechargeable batteries and is weather-resistant — making it safer than a lantern while camping, and elegant and easy to move about at poolside. It provides totally portable light for up to eight hours; a dimmer control adjusts the brightness. It costs $39 and is available in three styles, Metro (shown here), Standing Arbor, and Old World, through the Grandinroad catalog (800-491-5194) or website (www.grandinroad.com).
Worth its weight in weather
REI’S OXT Shell Jacket is lightweight and easy to pack so you can cover yourself no matter what the weather. Water-resistant and with a cape vent in back, it’s perfect for biking and hiking. It is available in men’s and women’s styles in a variety of colors for $69.50 at REI stores, or at 800-426-4840 and www.rei.com.
For when time is the enemy
Fandex Guides are packed with trivia that can help speed up long train rides or make airport downtime fly by. Slim enough (10.-by-4 inches) to slip into your backpack or bag, they cover the Civil War, the states, the presidents — perfect for that cross-country trip you’ve been planning. They cost $6.90 each in the Solutions catalog (800-342-9988) or on its website (www.solutionscatalog.com).
Lylah M. Alphonse’s e-mail address is lalphonse@globe.com.