Gadgets For Flashpacking

March 15th, 2007 by Pia Taylor

GPS - Photo by Jan Roger Johannesen

Are you a flashpacker?

If you travel like a backpacker (independent, long-term, spontaneous changes of plan) but your budget isn’t your largest concern whilst travelling, a hostel’s rates aren’t the main criterion for selecting one, and you’re packing some serious tech gadgets – you probably are.

Well, if you are a flashpacker, and you’re wondering what gadgets to take around the world with you, this thread on Slashdot should give you some ideas.

Thanks, Timen, for that link!

Useful resources for backpackers:
Travel Insurance – instant, cheap travel insurance for backpackers
Cheap Hostels – find and book cheap hostels online.
Round The World Tickets Explained – GapYear.com’s useful guide to round the world tickets

(Photo: Jan Roger Johannesen/SXC)

Posted in General Travel, Travel Gear