Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Bags, bars, and brush
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 06/02/02
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The Xtra Bag is a nylon tote big enough to hold your souvenirs but little enough to tuck into your pocket. It folds into a matching bag that snaps closed and clips to your suitcase strap or belt. Take one to the beach (stuff your wet bathing gear inside) or slip one into your suitcase for unexpected outings. It's made of sturdy parachute nylon material in a rainbow of colors, and costs $10 from Flax (telephone 415-468-7530) at www.flaxart.com).
Quick, bar the door
Don't trust the lock on your hotel room door? This security bar can withstand up to 1,000 pounds of force to keep you safe and keep intruders out. Position it under the doorknob, adjust it so that it fits there snugly, and lock it in place. The rubberized yoke won't harm the door handle, and the heavy-duty pad won't scuff the floor. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, the door bar is 2. inches wide, up to 31. inches long, and 2. inches thick. It costs $34.95 at Brookstone stores, through the catalog (telephone 800-351-7222) or online at www.brookstone.com.
Until you can brush
If you don't trust the water enough to drink it, you probably shouldn't use it to brush your teeth, either. There are a variety of dental-care chewing gums on the market that can help keep your breath fresh and protect your teeth from cavities; we like the ones from Arm & Hammer. The cost is about $3 for a slim box of 30 pieces (of the extra whitening kind) or 36 pieces (cinnamon, spearmint, or peppermint). it's available at many grocery stores and pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, and Osco Drugs. You can also find the gum online at www.cvs.com, www.drugstore.com, www.americandrugstores.com, and www.walgreens.com.