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E-Bag Products that are Perfect for Every Traveler

On By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Product Reviews4 Comments

This is a sponsored post on behalf of E-Bags.  All opinions are our own.

Getting Ready for a Trip

If you travel with any consistency, you are always looking for products that will make your travel better. E-Bags is a company that provides a variety of products that any traveler should consider. From travel handbags, luggage, and backpacks to products like packing cubes. We had the opportunity to try a variety of products and found all of them to be ones that we will continue use on all of our upcoming trips. Not only are they great for taking with you as you travel, but we also found them to be easy to collapse and store when not in use. Another thing that all travelers are looking for in products they purchase.

The TLS Motherlode Weekend is not only perfect for a quick weekend getaway, but also versatile enough to take as a small suitcase on any trip. Like a lot of people these days, we try to limit ourselves to carry on bags when flying and this is a perfect bag as it meets most airline standards. It has many different, zippered compartments allowing you to pack your clothes, shoes, electronics, and bath supplies in a convenient and organized manner. It can be worn as a traditional backpack, but also comes with a shoulder strap that allows you to take it as a traditional suitcase.

Plenty of Room for Everything
Easy to Access Front Zipper Section

Another product that we tried was the Anti-Theft Crossbody Handbag. Having a bag that has slash resistant straps and RFID protection is an absolute must for anyone who travels, whether internationally or locally. This particular bag is made of lightweight nylon and has plenty of compartments to store phones, credit cards, passports, and all of the personal items that you need. It is even perfect for everyday use as well as for when you are traveling.

Provides Safety and Comfort
Room for All of Our Electronics

Packing Cubes are an ideal way to stay organized when you travel. We tried a 4-piece  set, which was an ideal pairing to the Weekend Convertible Backpack. When traveling for a couple of days or even a week, using packing cubes to separate clothes or put outfits together works out perfectly. The cubes are thin and lightweight, so they don’t add any bulk to your bag and, if you roll your clothes, they work even better.

Organized with Packing Cubes
Weekend Bag Worn Over the Shoulder

E-Bags has a wonderful variety of products, all specially designed for travelers. We believe that they are a perfect resource for anyone who travels, whether for business or pleasure.

Five Tips for Packing Better

On By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Travel Tips12 Comments

With every trip, we get a little smarter about packing for our trips. Along the way, we’ve picked up a few tricks that really do make a difference. We go out both day and night when we travel and usually want a variety of clothes with us. So these tips aren’t about packing for a six month backpacking trip, we wouldn’t even begin to know where to start. This is about making the most of your luggage space or simply packing smarter, whether a suitcase that you’re going to check or a carry-on bag.

  1.  Roll Your Clothes – Honestly, it makes a difference.  Physics tells us that an object should take up the same amount of space regardless of whether you fold or roll your clothes, but for once physics is wrong.  For some reason, rolling your clothes really allows you to put more into your suitcase or carry-on.  In addition to making more room, your clothes will also be less wrinkled, a win-win.
  2. Use Contact Cases – For moisturizer, face soap, conditioner, foundation, lotion, creams or gels that you don’t need a lot of while you’re travelling.  Rather than taking the large container that the product came in or buying expensive travel size containers, using contact cases can save a lot of space.
  3. Choose One Color Palette – Whether for clothes or make-up for women, sticking to one color palette can save you space and aggravation.  You can bring a single belt, single pair of shoes, pants with multiple tops/shirts, etc.  Stick with black or brown with warm or cool tones and it will make getting ready to get out the door a breeze and save space.
  4. Put Plastic Wrap on Liquids – Putting plastic wrap over the spray nozzle or top of a liquid container can save you from opening your suitcase only to find that something has leaked over your clothes.  An ounce of prevention can make a world of a difference.
  5. Wrap Your Necklaces in Plastic Wrap – Obviously, this one is for the women, but necklaces can get tangled when you travel, even if you use a jewelry travel case.  Lay a piece of plastic wrap down, lay your jewelry on it with a space between each piece, then put another piece of plastic wrap on top, pressing down between the necklaces.  No more tangled mess.
Plastic Wrapped Items
Rolling the Clothes