We take a look at Snugpak’s travel focused sleeping bag the Travelpak 2 which includes a built-in mosquito net
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REVIEW: Osprey Fairview Women’s Travel Backpack
Fairview 55 is in stock! Including a new adjustable back system and constructed from recycled materials A counterpart to their best-selling Farpoint series, the Fairview benefits from the same great features but with a female specific back system. Now updated for 2022 it has a few key changes including sizing, colourways and back system which […]
REVIEW: Osprey Transporter Duffle
The revamped Osprey Transporter arrived at GY HQ back in Autumn 2017, so it’s probably about time we reviewed Osprey’s new and improved duffle, which they describe as ‘Adventure-proof’. The Transporter is available in four different sizes, 40L, 65L, 95L and 130L, as well as 5 great colours with options to suit every traveller and […]
Rucksack Review: Vango Contour vs Sherpa
The Contour and Sherpa rucksacks are long-standing Vango favourites, designed for multi-day backpacking and expeditions. Both rucksacks are recommended by the Scouts and DofE and are well-known in the outdoor market, but what are the key differences between the two and which is the right rucksack for you? In this review, I talk you through the […]
Best Gap Year Sleeping Bags – 2018
It’s been a few years since our top 5 sleeping bags for travelling post, so we figured it was about time we updated our list. Our 2018 list includes some old favourites, which have received a revamp for 2018 and some new additions that could well be the travel sleeping bag of your dreams! So […]
REVIEW: Eagle Creek Global Companion 65 Backpack
A leading brand in the travel pack world since the 1980’s, Eagle Creek know their stuff when it comes to creating quality backpacks with useful travel-related features. Their new Global Companion 65 backpack is no exception, combining the structure and technical features of a backpack with the organisational features of a suitcase, resulting in a […]
REVIEW: Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP65 Travel Backpack
Pacsafe was founded by two Australian travellers back in 1998 and has since become the leading manufacturer of anti-theft backpacks and travel accessories. Their Venturesafe EXP65 travel backpack is arguably one of the best anti-theft backpacks for travelling and also includes several comfort and organisational features, making this a good all-rounder for any trip. First Impressions […]
REVIEW: Pyramid Trek Ultra Mosquito Repellent
Back in 2016, Pyramid introduced their Trek Ultra repellent (formerly Repel Ultra). This micro-encapsulated DEET formula provides the same long-lasting protection as their now withdrawn Trek 100 repellent (97% DEET), while using only a third of the DEET. I got the chance to put Trek Ultra to the test on a recent trip to Southeast […]
Caribee Wheeled Backpacks: Fast Track vs Skymaster
One of the most common questions asked by our customers is ‘What is the difference between the Caribee Fast Track and Caribee Sky Master?’. While both are top of the range wheeled backpacks for travelling, they have some key differences that set them apart. In this post we will discuss these differences and hopefully shed […]
REVIEW: Caribee Fast Track 75 – 2016 Model
The Caribee Fast Track was introduced back in 2005 and has been a firm favourite with the Gap Year Travel Store team and our customers for a number of years. 2016 sees the introduction of the 4th generation Caribee Fast Track, which has just landed at GY HQ. Caribee have made a few minor tweaks to […]