10 Essential products for every independent traveller

The following are all well proven products, invaluable for independent travellers - especially those headed off the beaten track or to developing countries. They are all lightweight, compact and versatile, and are items that most of us at escape2 would never travel without. Some of the items may seem expensive, but have been recommended because they do offer excellent value-for-money over time.

Item

Features & benefits

Price

Lifeventure Soft Fibre Trek Towel

Dries much quicker then a cotton towel, and a fraction of the weight and bulk.
Supplied in handy zip-up storage case.
Available in sizes L (63x100cm), XL (63x120cm) & XXL (100x150cm).

Size L £17.95
Size XL £21.95
Size XXL £24.95

Petzl Tikka LED Headtorch

Hands-free lighting for brushing teeth, pitching a tent, reading, walking, looking under the bed.
Long-lasting and very energy efficient LEDs.
150hrs of light from 3 AAA batteries.
Very light (only 70g inc. batteries).
Compact enough to fit in your pocket.
A must have item for anywhere with no or unreliable electricity!

£24.95

Lifeventure Worldwide Sink Plug

Fits virtually any bath or sink plug hole.
Don't let a missing plug ruin your chance of a long awaited bath or shave.

£2.95

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman Multitool

Huge range of uses, such as opening beer bottles, peeling fruit, cutting toe nails, removing thorns, opening tins, mending stoves...
Large range of models available from keyring size to heavy-duty 'pocket toolbox'.
NB: Bladed or pointed objects should not be carried in aircraft hand luggage - pack in your hold luggage instead.

Victorinox models
from £9.95
Leatherman models
from £25.95

Platypus waterbottle

Very light waterbottle that folds flat when not in use.
3-layer laminated PE construction ensures durability and strength.
Lifetime warranty.
A 1 litre size allows convenient use of water purification tablets if needed.

0.5 litre £3.50
1 litre £3.95

Julbo sports sunglasses

High quality, impact resistant lenses which block 100% UV.
Large range of styles for skiing, mountaineering, trekking, watersports, and general outdoor use.
Styles for men, women, and kids.
Supplied with cleaning cloth and protective hard case.

From £16.95

Buff

A very versatile item of head and neck wear.
Can be worn as a neck gaiter, hat, head band, wrist band, or face mask.
Made from a very light and low bulk wicking microfibre.
Offers sun protection in hot weather, and thermal protection in cold weather.
Range of plain and patterned designs available.

£9.95

Source All-terrain Sports Sandals

A very versatile item of footwear.
Wear in or out of water, in the shower, on the beach, or on trails and paths.
Ideal for letting your feet dry out or cool off after a long days trekking.
3 point strapping system ensures a very secure fit for walking on rough terrain.
Unique 2 year 'green-spot' guarantee.
Supplied in zip-up storage case (ideal for packing the sandals when damp or dirty).

Classic £37.95
Stream Sport £49.95

Lifeventure Body Wallet

Keeps passport, travellers cheques, plane tickets, etc., secure and out of sight.
Light and durable ripstop nylon with wicking next-to-skin fabric on back.

Chest £6.95
Waist £6.95

Lifeventure Travel Plug Adapter

Allows a standard UK 3-pin or 2-pin shaver plug to be used in just about any socket in the world.
Ideal for hair dryers, travel kettles, mobile phone changers, laptops, mosquito killers, etc.

£6.45

Last updated 23/12/07

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