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Gadget Talk – $20 MP3 Player and Kingston TravelLite SD Reader

June 28, 2007 By Dave

On March 11, 2007, I asked the gadget gurus of the BootsnAll message boards for some feedback on how much “cool” gear is too much for long term travel. One of the suggestions I got back was the $20 Empress MP3 player. Basically, you store your MP3’s on an SD flash memory card, and the […]

I Got My Casio Pathfinder Watch, Now Need Advice

June 7, 2007 By Dave

So I received my new Casio Pathfinder watch 3 days after I ordered it – awesome turnaround time from the vendor (via Amazon.com)! It feels great on my wrist and it’s noticeably thinner than the previous model I had tried on. Plus, it doesn’t feel too heavy.  I went with the black version, as I […]

I Just Bought a Casio Pathfinder Watch

June 5, 2007 By Dave

Question: What does a guy do when he’s planning a backpacking trip around the world, and he finds himself ahead of schedule in savings with 6 months to go? Answer: He buys a Casio Pathfinder watch for $199 from Amazon.com. Why would he need such a watch? Just consider the following scenario, and you’ll wonder […]

Casual Adventure, Best Gear Store on Earth

March 11, 2007 By Dave

Arlington, VA – I was a young 21 when I first walked into Casual Adventure. I was on the prowl for a backpack to accompany me around Europe for the summer. Nine years later, I found myself returning once again as I prepare for my first trip around the world. Casual Adventure is a family […]

My Backpack Tells A Story

February 18, 2007 By Dave

Dave's original Gregory Chaos backpack (red) and day pack - Atacama Desert, Chile

I bought my red Gregory Chaos backpack at family-owned Casual Adventure in Arlington, Virginia.

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