Rick Steves Products Make It Easy To Pack Light & Pack Right

As Rick Steves likes to say, "Travel is one of the last great sources of legal adventure…and good travel does not need to be expensive." When it comes to traveling Rick Steves is an expert who has traveled the world, and knows what it takes for travelers to pack light and pack right. And, he has several great products designed especially to make packing for our trip easier.

Among our favorite products available at an affordable price of $79.95, are the Velocé Travel Pack and the Drop-Bottom Duffel, which are both made of quality materials and comfortable accessories when traveling. The Velocé Travel Pack is the ultimate organizer whether traveling on overnight trips or long day excisions. When it comes to taveling you never know what you'll need or pick up along the way. With your average backpack everything is piled into one compartment; not so with the Velocé Travel Pack that has 11 compartments. It is also extra expandability, and has comfy padding to make it easy to carry your laptop, guidebooks, clothes, toiletries…you name it…easily. And, while some bags fray under stress, the Velocé Travel Pack is hardy enough for the most frequent flier and the most crowded metro station!

For those who prefer an over-the-shoulder bags rather than a backpack, the Drop-Bottom Duffel is a perfect. We travel a lot and eventually my backpack becomes more of a heavy burden of weight over time. I noticed when using the Drop-Bottom Duffel I felt less strain than with a normal backpack that seemed to drag me down with each step on long hikes. Weighing less than 3 pounds, the Drop-Bottom Duffel opens wide so you can find everything within the two separate main compartments. This is helpful when carrying a variety of items, including mix of clean and dirty clothes, extra shoes, or those keepsakes you pick up along the way.

Another product from Rick Steves affordable collection is the Essential Silk Moneybelt ($12.95), which helps to safeguard your personal items, credit cards, and cash against pickpockets. I love the easy accessible section that is great for cash and cards, and it can be worn comfortably beneath your clothes. The Lambskin Travel Wallet , which is available in black or red, and only $8.95 is Pocket-size, just 3" x 4½". It is made of soft lambskin leather with 2 zippered pockets. Plus, there's a clever note to pickpockets in 5 languages included with in the wallet.

While on the road or travel overseas one way to save money is Picknicking. Trying to find strong, yet lightweight utensils when you need them can present a challenge though as we learned on our last trip hiking the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Of course it always afterwards when I discover some new and handy travel accessory we could have used on our trip. Such is the case with the Picnic Set that sells for $9.95. The reusable Picnic Set has screw-top case to keep your utensils sanitary, with 7 tough, reusable pieces, and even a corkscrew, ideal for surprising a loved one with a bottle of wine on a romantic picnic in the country!

In addition to a wide collection of wonderful products you can follow Rick's journey's with his DVD Collection, or map out your trip with his guide books. Rick Steves Tours Make Great Getaways: I've always enjoyed following Rick Steves journeys, and now you can take one of these amazing tours yourself! For nearly 30 years, Rick Steves and his guides have combined the spontaneity of independent travel with the efficiency of touring — delivering maximum thrills per mile, minute and dollar.

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Wherever you want to go Rick Steves has plenty of handy tips to help you on your way! To learn more about these great travel products from the Rick Steves Collection visit www.ricksteves.com. Products are also available at select travel and luggage stores around the country.