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18 miscellaneous Tips and Tricks

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Basic pickpocket protection. Most travelers don’t have it???

Loud makeshift "Door Knob Alarm".  Make instantly from room content.

Two quite simple zip modifications is a challenge for pick pockets. Use on back pack, day pack, fly fish type vests, bags, trousers etc. 

An extremely compact/light substitute for the Mosquito killing electric racket. Weight some .2 oz, 5 g.

How to wash and dry clothes in an hour even in many small villages without electricity in the third world. And more on washing clothes.

Maybe you already know: Don’t trust combination locks. Use Base Camps.

How to make a makeshift around-cupboard-locking-wire.

How to carry hand fan and other long objects non visible/visible on your body.

Razor blade artist pocket guard. My unexpected encounter with a razor blade artist.

How I compress clothes. Several methods.

 

Hidden zip opener, mainly for bags. No need for lock or key – lighter and more compact than the smallest pad lock.

Carry valuables low on body – out of normal pick pocket reach?

A 1 oz, 30 g, compact addition to your ...... makes it a good rain protector for hot climates.

A wind break sock that doubles as a ........

Ultra light DIY luggage tag.

How to make makeshift ear plugs.

Reversible clothes with different colors or designs on opposite sides. Four pieces gives 16 combination.

Are you about to discard clothes?  Think again if you want to travel compact.

Also. My want list for clothes of the future.

 

 


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