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- Travel Lite -
Information and resources to simplify travel

Introduction:
The Advantages of Packing Light
by Lani Teshima (Web Master of Travelite.org and MousePlanet.com)
http://www.travelite.org/basics/intro.html

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Packing Light (products)
http://www.packinglight.net/

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Rating carry-on luggage
San Francisco Chronicle
by John Flinn
Sunday, May 4, 2008
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?type=travel&f=/c/a/2008/05/02/TR
E6105RR4.DTL

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Travelpack Samples
http://www.travelite.org/luggage/travelpacklist.html

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Carry-on Bags/Backpacks

This is a sample list of carry-on bags/backpacks (please check dimensions on each product to make sure it is within carry-on guidelines)
Two websites that have good range of products & special offers are:
eBags.com and Campmor.com

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* eBags Weekender Convertible
http://www.ebags.com/ebags/weekender_convertible/product_detail/index.cfm
?modelid=15026
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* Outdoor Products Essential Carryon
- Price:  $29.95 (May 2008) / Regular Price: $59.99
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___60793
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* Patagonia MLC
http://www.ebags.com/patagonia/mlc/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=110315
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* Victorinox Travel Luggage Werks Weekender Travel Bag - Expandable
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/4370,29973_Victorinox-Travel-Luggage- Werks-Weekender-Travel-Bag-Expandable.html
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* Jansport Euro Sak Travel Conversion Pack
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___10213?CS_003=2476481&e
ngine=shopzilla&utm_term=10213&utm_medium=CSE&CS_010=10213&utm_sourc
e=Shopzilla
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High Sierra Wheeled Carry-On Backpack http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___60803
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L.L. Bean Quickload Travel Pack
http://www.llbean.com/cd-15/51615/4520.shtml
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Mountain Equipment Co-Op Carry On Travel Pack
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455 24442096515&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302883912&bmUID=11878 44559688
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Packing Accessories

Packing Folders/Cubes
http://www.ebags.com/travel_accessories/packing_folders_cubes/category_sea

rch/index.cfm?N=20014520&end_keywords=packing%20cubes
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On Sight Travel Wash Bag
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Lsf8GqGWLFZ2ZN6J51d6nxlFpFGdbnpg9JMsdvvTsyYJVxpZSzDj!-734372803?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302883913&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442619828&bmUID=1210883900868
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Travel Clothing

"Travel Clothing For Smart Travelers"
http://www.travelinkco.com/Travel_Clothing_For_Smart_Travelers.html
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Packing Light (clothing)
http://www.packinglight.net/plight/dept.asp?dept_id=3034&

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Cool Clothing USA
http://www.coolclothingusa.com/
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One way to save money on travel is to work as an air courier.

- Hostels -

If you like to stretch your dollar while traveling,
and meet lots of interesting people from around the world,
hostels provide an excellent alternative to hotels.

Hostelling International USA
This organization operates a network of more than 4,000 hostels
in over 60 countries and they are considered
"the most recommended hostels in the world".
-  2008 Membership  -
YOUTH  -  FREE (for those under 18 years of age)
ADULT  -  $28.00 ANNUALLY (18-54 years of age)
SENIOR  -  $18.00 ANNUALLY (55+ years of age)
LIFE  -  $250 (one-time fee & open to all ages)