Dress Of The Day with Angela

Waterproof Bags - Protect Against Rain I had two plastic handbags. Their advantage is that they are waterproof. That is handy in tropical Singapore. In autumn it rains most afternoons. Waterproof bags are also handy in the most visited South East Asian tourist destination, Thailand.  Waterproof  bags - Protect Contents The waterproof bags are helpful if you gave to carry something wet. For example, a wet swimsuit. Or food and drink.  However, they have fabric linings.  The bags feel heavy, even without my adding contents. I have to travel with only my big suitcase, my pull along bag, handbag and heavy laptop. That is without any duty free purchases. The bags look cheaper than my embroidered fabric shoulder bag. The weight is the deciding factor. They have to go. In the bin. Hotels should have a leave and take corner for surplus bags and boxes and suitcases. Scissors Before I reluctantly say goodbye to the bags I fetch a large pair of scissors. I cut out the fabric li...

A recent story about the fatal loss of a girl hiking alone in the USA set me thinking after reading the newspaper comments. What might you need? Season Hiking in winter is not hiking in summer Weather forecast for your hiking region (not only the area where you drive from) Clothing Hiking Hats I look for sun protection, SVF +50, and a strap to stop the hat falling off. i like a hood on my jacket, so that even if I forget the hat, the hood protects me. The hood helps secure the hat, and protects the back of your neck. It is one less thing to carry. Fabrics In summer I wear Mosiprroof sunscreen fabrics (eg mosigard) Insulated/waterproof boots/Hiking shoes (not just sneakers or tennis shoes) Gloves - features  With ribbon to attach to coat so you don't drop them.  Touch-sensitive gloves so that you can operate a phone with gloves on. Waterproof.  Pockets Pickpocket proof Zip up pockets so items cannot fall out Maps Add a map of your planned route on your phone. it can be sha...