Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Clothes, collars, keys
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 11/10/02
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If you're trying to streamline your outdoor wardrobe, REI's new jacket is for you. The One Jacket combines traditional outer (waterproof) and inner (insulating) layers into one, producing a contoured jacket that is extremely lightweight and highly water- and wind-resistant. The Polartec Power Shield fabric blocks 98 percent of wind (the remaining 2 percent circulates through the jacket so you don't overheat); the nylon outside sheds water while the polyester fleece lining keeps you warm. The contoured jacket allows for great mobility while you're skiing, snowshowing, or hiking in cold weather -- and there's even an access pocket in the chest for your headphones to snake through. It comes in men's ($198) or women's ($185) styles and is available at REI stores (telephone 800-426-4840) or online at www.rei.com.
Collared for life
Orvis offers a personalized collar that is adjustable, so it will fit your growing dog on trip after trip. The thick nylon won't tear easily, and the snap-on side-release buckle is easy to open and close. Your pet's name and your telephone number -- 17 to 21 characters total, depending on collar size -- are embroidered in black on the bright red, green, orange, or blue collar. It costs $15 and is available at Orvis stores, through the catalog (800-541-3541) and online at www.orvis.com.
Key to securing your luggage
Forget about forgetting your keys -- these sleek chrome locks use a three-digit combination that you select to keep your luggage secure. A set of three keyless luggage locks costs $15 at Brookstone stores, through the catalog (800-351-7222) and online at www.brookstone.com.