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Samantha Schaible in Ouarzazate, Morocco

Samantha Schaible: Country-Hopping Digital Nomad

At age 25, Samantha decided to break the monotony of her routine and explore the world. She shares her favorite gear and travel tips in this interview.

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Dan Taylr

Dan Taylr: Eco-Conscious Industrial Designer

Traveling through Southeast Asia and avoiding typical tourist destinations, Dan Taylr walks us through his favorite gear and some travel tips.

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Frances Beatty in Squamish, BC. Shot by Tara Lilly Photography.

Frances Beatty: Wanderer & Wedding Photographer

Frances Beatty shares her favorite travel tips with us including how she chooses travel camera gear—plus—a nice tip to brighten the day of airline staff.

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Francis getting his mini golf on at Golfland USA, Cupertino, California

Francis Villanueva: Engineer & Gadget Minimalist

Minimalist travel tips, USB-based gadget charging, and a strategy for warming up a cold airplane-food-bread-roll at 40,000 feet with Francis Villanueva.

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Jesi Hoolihan at Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Mexico

Jesi Hoolihan: Business Trip Titan

A manager who travels for work more than half the year, Jesi shares her tips on staying balanced and looking sharp while on the move (plus her favorite travel item that always saves the day before a big meeting). 

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Pack Hacker Blastoff

Pack Hacker Has Launched!

We’re excited to (officially) introduce ourselves. In this note, Tom Wahlin, the founder, shares his vision for Pack Hacker and where we're headed.

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Packer Profiles Sasha Tsimbler Pack Hacker

How a UX Director Travels: Sasha Tsimbler

Sasha Tsimbler, a UX director shares his top travel items with us, as well as a couple tips he's picked up along his travels in this week's Travel Styles.

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