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100% Silk Travel Pillowcase by DesignGo

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:32:04 +0000

To cover hotel pillows, or to stuff with your sweatshirt for a swanky impromptu pillow in train, plane or auto.

Bahia Toiletry Case by Malcolm Fontier

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:59 +0000

Design-minded plastic-lined dopp kit with a smart separate plastic slot for your toothbrush and a removable zippered pocket to toss into your day pack. Bonus: Get a free mojito travel wallet with any MF purchase on their website. (While supplies last.)

Lady Lindy Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag by Bobarra

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:04:37 +0000

Familiar with checkpoint-friendly laptop bags? They’re bags designed in a way that allows them go through airport security while your laptop remains inside—no more removing the computer and placing it in a separate bin. We can all appreciate reduced airport hassle, right? Options for this style of bag started out pretty business-oriented, and then along came this pretty thing. Pretty, but hard-working, with built-in helpers including interior pockets, key holder and an attached clear quart-sized bag for your similarly checkpoint-friendly mini toiletries.

Lapsac good-looking ladies’ laptop bag by Nanda Home

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:58:29 +0000

Why oh why must laptop bags be black and businessey? This is one welcome exception, coming in four different color-design combos, none of them black. It also happens to be machine washable, reasonably priced and outfitted with a waterproof nylon interior with smart zippers and slots. You’re welcome.

Women’s Savvy Dress-Up Wrap Dress by ExOfficio

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:34:50 +0000

Every traveling girl needs a figure-flattering day-to-evening dress that can emerge from the depths of your suitcase looking fresh and ready to go. Accessorize to make it just your style.

All Natural Shaving Oil by Pacific Shaving Company

Berit Thorkelson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:53:57 +0000

One hundred smooth shaves in one wee half-ounce bottle. Great for daily use, but since it meets TSA carryon restrictions, no need to keep a travel-sized shave foam stashed in your travel toiletry kit (or struggle with hotel bar soap when leg-shaving shaving, ladies). Not only does this mean fewer cans of shaving cream in the landfill, for every bottle bought, a tree is planted.

Jimi Hardsided Eco-Friendly Wallet

Berit Thorkelson — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:36:40 +0000

Jimi forces you to travel light. It’s slim and rigid, made of tough recycled plastic that snaps tightly shut around five cards and three folded bills, period. The “Wallet For People Who Hate Wallets” appeals to design-minded travelers and adventurists for its simplicity, water resistancy and durability (check out this story about a mountain biker who claims it saved her life). Priced at just fifteen bucks, with one percent of profits invested in the environment.

Also: Congrats to Angie for winning the Juice Pouch Tote! Quick reminder that tonight, the National Geographic Channel’s debuting Garbage Moguls about Terracycle, the company that makes the tote. What better time than Earth Day to learn more about production practices that go easy on our planet and all its destinations?

LunchBots Duo Sectioned Stainless Steel Food Container

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:39:07 +0000

Break the plastic-baggie habit with reusable, dishwasher-safe, 100% stainless steel food containers. I like the sectioned-off version for two kinds of travel snacks, but there’s a single-compartment option, too. That one fits a sandwich.

Enter to win this and other eco-friendly items over at Fun Finds For Mom, where Elaina is offering a bunch of giveaways in honor of Earth Week.

Earth Day Giveaway! Upcycled Drink Pouch Tote by Terracycle CLOSED

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:04:09 +0000

Schools and non-profits get two cents for each juice pouch they turn over to Terracycle, which scours, sorts, then double-stitches them into bags. Last year alone, 42 million pouches were saved from the landfill and made into funky, durable bags like these—great for overnights, camping supplies, beach necessities and more.

Incidentally, the story of the young “eco-capitalists” behind Terracycle is fascinating enough to warrant its own TV show, Garbage Moguls, which debuts on Earth Day (Wednesday) evening on the National Geographic Channel. The company was founded by a Princeton student so taken by a friend’s worm box that he quit school to make all-natural, all-organic worm-poop plant food packaged in used soda bottles. Products created from and packaged in waste are Terracycle’s thing, and their ever-expanding product line now includes kites made from cookie wrappers and the juice pouch tote above.

And hey—good news! You can win that earth- and travel-friendly Drink Pouch Tote by leaving a comment on this post before 9 PM CST this Tuesday, April 21st. Anonymous comments and those without a valid email address will be disqualified. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. If I don’t hear from the winner within 5 days, a new one will be chosen. Please enter/comment only once per giveaway. Good luck!

Paqit Towlettes

Berit Thorkelson — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:44:26 +0000

Love these new wipes for freshening on the go. They’re biodegradable and scented with essential oils—half are spicy-orangey bergamot (meant for hands and body) and the other half are fresh yuzu citrus (meant for face and neck). Perfect post-flight.

BONUS: Flight 001’s having a supersale to celebrate its 10th birthday through this Sunday, April 19th—30 percent off all purchases over $50. (Use the promo code “birthday” online.) Of course, you’d have to buy two of these to get the discount, which effectively knocks them each down under $20. One for you, one for your traveling friend.