by Berit Thorkelson, 18 July 2008 | Link to this

You should travel more. You should be more organized. This helps with both goals. Handy features include a packing checklist, self-stick tabs, a travel pouch and a built-in envelope where you can stuff ticket stubs, brochures and other road mementos.
by Berit Thorkelson, 7 July 2008 | Link to this

Awesome boxes, to transport your CDs and whatnot, handmade from LP covers. Custom orders accepted.
by Berit Thorkelson, 24 June 2008 | Link to this

Every vehicle should be equipped for impromptu picnics. Stylishly equipped? Even better.
by Berit Thorkelson, 19 June 2008 | Link to this

In my world, a portable, streamlined way to facilitate caffeine is not extravagant. It’s essential.
by Berit Thorkelson, 13 June 2008 | Link to this

This fancy 8.4-inch widescreen requires far less squinting than your little iPod. It plays DVDs and CDs, and charges your iPod while in use, too.
by Berit Thorkelson, 8 May 2008 | Link to this

Sixty master packing lists ready and waiting with the usual trip necessities, for business or pleasure, urban or remote. The reminder at the end of each page is all too true: “Bring half of what you think you’ll need, and twice as much money.”
by Berit Thorkelson, 6 May 2008 | Link to this

I’m pretty psyched about the arrival of camping season, as well as my new camp-out essential. It’s a weather, AM or FM radio; LED flashlight and emergency phone charger, all in one easy-to-hold, eco-friendly little package. Uses energy generated via the hand crank, solar panel or USB port.
by Berit Thorkelson, 1 May 2008 | Link to this


A handy LED reading light that clips to book or nightstand, yet also plugs into any USB port to illuminate your laptop or PDA. Love how it snaps into itself for easy transport.
by Berit Thorkelson, 28 April 2008 | Link to this

I must be extraordinarily picky when it comes to travel pillows. I don’t quite get those U-pillows, and the wacky SkyRest? C’mon. So I’m always unnaturally excited when I come across a travel pillow I can stand behind, such as this one, which offers a compact padded landing for your lolling head while keeping your neck cramp-free. It Velcros up nice and tight, too.
by Berit Thorkelson, 17 April 2008 | Link to this

April showers? What April showers?