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Travel hacks: Powerbanks

So what do you think is better, one power bank that's big or two power banks that add up to the same size as the one big power bank. I'll tell you two power banks are better than the one. Why? Because you can charge both of them at the same time. So you can get them both recharged in half the time that it would take to recharge one. In addition if you need to recharge two devices you can probably recharge them both faster with two power banks. This  nitecore   one is my current favorite because its  USB and USB-C dual PD/QC ports can fast charge two devices at once and it is the smallest on the market.  Make sure whether you buy this one or a less expensive one that it supports USB-C output. The second generation of the well-known Nitecore NB10000 has arrived with significant upgrades. This Gen2 power bank retains its exceptional 10,000mAh battery capacity while featuring a robust carbon fiber body frame. With a thin, elegant, and minimalist design, it is lighter than conventio
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Travel Hack: Bluetooth earbuds and the airplanes headphones.

Okay, honestly the earphones that they give you an airplane suck, and you've got Bluetooth headphones/earbuds that you would like to use instead. Well, you can just need to buy one of these,  MEE audio Connect Air in-Flight Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter. You can also use this on the TV in your hotel room, and on some car stereos.
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Travel hack: Compression Packing cubes

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Compression packing cubes allow you to save space and organize your stuff. I like to have at least two, one for clean clothes and one for dirty clothes. My one for dirty clothes tends to be a little bit smaller one but nonetheless two of them at least but it all depends on how long your trip is going to be how many you're going to need it also depends on how big a bag you need to put everything in. If I'm traveling through areas that differ drastically in climate I like to have one for my warm weather clothes and another for the cold weather clothes. A third one I will use for socks and underwear. The 4th one I use for dirty clothes.
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Travel hack - recharging without a plug adapter.

Okay let's say that you don't have the correct plug adapter for recharging your devices in the country you're in. If there's a Starbucks there is a chance that there will be USB connections that you can use for recharging your portable devices. They will probably be slow, but hey it's one way to get things charged without having the right plug adapter. Also check out the seat on any planes, trains, or buses you are on.
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Gossamer G4-20 Backpack Review

  The Gossamer Gear G4-20 backpack is an excellent choice for backpackers looking for a lightweight and durable pack that is reasonably priced. As someone who has used this pack on the Colorado Trail, I can confidently say that it is one of the best backpacks in that price range. The pack is constructed with high-quality materials, including durable fabrics and sturdy hardware. Despite its lightweight design, the pack can hold a significant amount of gear. The spacious main compartment can easily fit a sleeping bag, clothes, food, and other essentials, while the multiple external pockets provide convenient storage for water bottles, snacks, and other items. I use the left side pocket for my tent and the right side pocket is perfect for water bottles. To reduce the load on your back I'm a fan of putting small heavy items in the pockets on the belt. One of the best features of the G4-20 is its comfortable suspension system. The pack is designed to distribute weight evenly, which red
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Colorado Trail

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  In 2022 I no longer needed to stay out of the U.S. to qualify for the FEIE (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion) as I had retired. I decided to take advantage of this freedom and do what they call a thru-hike.  The question is which one to do, the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Continental Divide Trail(CDT), or the Pacific Coast Trail(PCT). Are you nuts? There is no way I would hike any of those long trails as they were all over 2000 miles.  Having lived in Colorado most of my adult life I knew of the Colorado Trail. At roughly 500 miles it seemed like a much more reasonable goal than the AT, CDT or PCT. Since had done some backpacking in Colorado I knew roughly what the conditions would be like which also made the decision easier. It had been a few years since I had done any backpacking. All of those trips had been less than 50 miles. So after researching this trip I decided at my age, 65, I needed to drastically reduce the weight I was going to carry. from 45 lbs to less than 20lbs. This
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