Women were not afraid to wear trousers or pants as this photo by Time Inc shows THE old joke who wears the trousers refers to those who make the decisions in the family household. Some people like to think it is the woman, others don’t agree. However, it is possible that both did in the … Read more
WHEN you put a belt around your waist, do you ever wonder when people first started to wear it? The answer a very long time ago. The first belts were worn in the Bronze Age between 3300 and 1200BC. Early forms of belts at that time were seen in parts of Asia … Read more
Product: HiTurbo Mesh Duffel Bag Amazon price: £36.44 Size: 25.6″x13.8″x 13.8 Colour: Black Quality: Quality material, sturdy zippers, good for water sports My rating: 9 out of 10 I DON’T scuba dive or snorkel but I like to use my HiTurbo duffel to take my gear down to the beach. If I’m having a swim, … Read more
THE WORD luggage was supposed to have come into being in the 14th century. The word “lug” being the word for “pull”. The first sightings of someone using luggage was during Roman times, when soldiers carried satchels with food and personal effects when travelling. Larger cases were used to store ammunition. French Word ‘Baggage’ Baggage … Read more
TRAVEL belts or straps might not be your thing, but I can assure you, they are well worth the extra minimal cost. On a holiday to Spain a few years back, the zip on my medium-sized overweight case broke and luckily I didn’t lose my contents. The two-hour flight from London to Barcelona was not … Read more
YOU may ask yourself the question: ‘Why do I need to lock my suitcase?’ It’s not such a daft question as you might think. But there is more than one obvious answer. Yes, to deter thieves from breaking into your case, but also from preventing your luggage from opening up in an accident. Some suitcases … Read more
WHEN I decided to buy myself a new suitcase, the question came up: “Which suitcase is better – hard shell or soft?” The answer is that both suitcases have their pros and cons and it all really depends on what you are putting into your suitcase, how much you want to cram in, and what … Read more
Product: MOLLE backpack for camping Amazon price: £34.99 (RRP £36.99) Size: 43 × 33 × 23 CM Weight: 30 litres Quality: Made of tough Oxford fabric Guarantee: Return within 30 days My rating: 9 out of 10 THERE’S so many different types of backpacks on the market to choose from that it’s hard … Read more
Product: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack Price: £31.98 Bargain: Amazon’s Choice Size: 35.8 x 19.8 x 46 cm 920g Capacity: 32L Quality: Polyester fabric with metal zippers/waterproof Colour: Grey (available also in black or dark blue) Guarantee: 30-day right of return My rating: 8 out of 10 WHEN you are on holiday, you’ll need a rucksack … Read more
Product: Merrell Men’s Moab 2 LTR Mid-Track Shoe Price: £88.56 Bargain: Amazon.com (reduced from £130.00) Shoe size: (make sure it’s at least a half size smaller than the US size) Quality: Synthetic material Colour: Greenish-grey My rating: 8.5 out of 10 IF YOU’RE going on a hiking then there’s nothing more important than having the … Read more