TAKE THESE WITH YOU
Emma Yardley presents a curated list of travel aids to help make sure your next trip goes smoothly
Dry
Round towel made for the beach West Coast Round Towel Large terry-cloth towel By: Tofino Towel Co.
Price: $ 99 Available at: tofinotowelco.com Not only do Tofino Towel Co.’s super-soft round terry-cloth towels warm the body, the company’s philanthropic commitment to its Vancouver Island community warms the heart. It gives one per cent of profits, products and employee time to local non-profits. The next time you hit Chesterman Beach or Santa Monica State Beach, wrap a slice of Canadian entrepreneurial spirit around you.
Scrub
Clean clothes on the road Wash Bag Travel laundry system By: Scrubba
Price: $66.50 Available at: Lee Valley No matter if you’re hiking the West Coast Trail or packing extra light for Europe, chances are you’re going to have to do laundry at some point. This ingenious washboard bag is like taking a mini washing machine with you — just fill it with dirty clothes and water, add biodegradable soap, squish it about, rinse and hang to dry.
Secure
Fanny pack of the future Large Pocket Pack Low-profile travel belt By: SPIbelt
Price: $26 Available at: MEC The “SPI” in SPIbelt stands for “small personal items,” which is exactly what this bounce-free belt holds. A sleek zippered nylon pocket expands to fit large smartphones, passports, key cards and anything else you want to keep close to your person while navigating new cities. Made in the U.S., it fits waists from 61-102 centimetres.
Wear
Patriotic paraphernalia abroad Historic Canadian Ball Caps Emblazoned broadcloth hats By: Ebbets Field Flannels for J.Crew Price: $59.50 Available at: J.Crew Men’s Skip sewing a maple leaf onto your backpack and show your Canadian heritage abroad in a more subtle fashion — with sports fashion. J.Crew has partnered with made-in-America sportswear brand Ebbets Field Flannels on a limited run of vintage-inspired wool ball caps based on the original 1960 Toronto Maple Leafs and 1956 Vancouver Mounties logos.