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Meet the 42L: A Customizable Travel Backpack With Lots of Pockets

We created a backpack at Gravel that has plenty of compartments but also some key features that make it ideal for traveling. Check it out.
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Don't Let Your Travel Containers Take Up Too Much Space in Your Bag

In this article, we'll explore a few creative methods to save space in your bag and pack your travel containers along with the essentials.
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Gravel Travel

How To Choose the Right Size for Carry-On Luggage

To choose the right size for carry-on luggage, you'll need to measure the height (H), width (W), and length (L) of your bag. The standard size that most airlines will allow is 22H x 14W x 9L inches...
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Packing Cubes for Travel: What Are They Good For and Are They Worth it?

Whether or not packing cubes are worth it largely depends on your packing style, mode of transportation, and the length of your trip. What are the benefits of using a packing cube system? Hopefully...
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The Dos and Don'ts of Traveling With Liquids in Your Carry-On

The best approach to carry-on liquids is to know exactly what the TSA allows beyond security checkpoints. Keeping it nice and simple, here are some basic dos and don'ts from the Gravel Team.
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Taking a Gap Year? These 5 Destinations May Be Just Right for You

Taking a gap year is no longer reserved for teenagers and young adults who are fresh out of high school or between semesters at college. With hundreds of thousands of workers quitting their jobs in...
6 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money
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6 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money

By a show of hands: How many of you travelers find $5 for a small bottle of water at the airport both highly unnecessary and extremely annoying? Yeah, us too! That's why we've compiled six travel h...
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7 Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling

Transportation accounts for roughly 20% of CO2 emissions globally, so it's important to consider how it impacts the environment before booking your travels.
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5 Road Trip Essentials For The Bare-Minimum Traveler

There can be 101 things on your road trip checklist, but the bare-minimum traveler just needs a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and an open road.