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Product: Light My Fire Spork
Cost: $9.75
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When it comes to exciting travel gear, utensils aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, having your own eating tools when you're on the road can mean the difference between being able to fend for yourself, or having to drag yourself into a restaurant.
Today at Travellious Test Labs, I'm going to be reviewing the all-in-one eating tool, the Light My Fire Spork.

I've been meaning to try it out for a while, so when I saw one at REI, I bit the bullet and picked one up. In order to figure out whether I'd actually want to use it while I'm traveling, I've been using it every chance I get. From eating a salad, to slurping soup, it's been my trusty sidekick for the past week and a half. How did it hold up? Look below for the results.

A good toiletry bag is an essential part of traveling well. Rather than finding the biggest one available, we prefer well-designed bags that not only hold our stuff but encourage us to lighten the load. We've selected some of our favorites below that we'd be happy to have by our side on our next trip.

What would you do without a good towel? For travelers who tend to stay in pricey hotels, finding something to dry off with is a given. But if you've found yourself in a hostel, a campground, or one of the many other places where complimentary towels aren't on the menu, then having a great towel can make all the difference between having a great day and a soggy day.

We've all had to do it. Washing clothes while you're traveling can be a royal pain, especially during the summer when your clothes get a little (a lot) stinkier than usual. A simple household cleaner may be just the solution for your travel cleaning problems. Traditional cleaners are sold in convenient travel packs, but have left us far from satisfied. Clothes may get a little cleaner, but things just don't smell clean. If you're counting on cleaning your clothes in your hotel room to get you through your trip, you can be in for an unpleasant surprise. However, we've found that Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds do an awesome job at cleaning clothes (along with floors, walls, cars, dishes, etc.) in the sink, even with cold water. So, next time you're packing for a trip, include a small bottle of Sal Suds and you'll be able to use your baggage space for more souvenirs instead of underwear.

When you're traveling around the world, you come to learn a few things about how to travel well. The folks over at Indie Travel Podcast are full-time world travelers; who better to look to for good advice than people who live, breathe, and exude travel?

One of their recent podcasts covered a topic near and dear to my heart, traveling lightly with electronics. If you're even thinking of traveling with more than an iPod, their discussion is well worth a listen.

Meeting locals isn't always an easy task when you're visiting a country. Brave New Traveller gives some great tips on what to pack to make meeting a local a bit more likely.

It's inevitable that whenever you pack, you'll end up forgetting something. I always end up leaving and feeling like I've left something essential, even if I haven't. We're going to attempt to help keep you from forgetting those little things that can make an impact on your trip, large or small. Today, the subject of our attention is the small, but mighty, pen.
Ok, so forgetting a pen won't keep you clothed when you use your last pair of underwear, find you some place to eat, or make your luggage magically appear. But when you're crammed into a plane and need to fill out that customs form, you'll be glad you have it.

Women are notoriously terrible packers, but rightfully so. We need to be prepared for any situation and, frankly, we just have way more options than you men. But, if you're lugging your own suitcase, those few extra pairs of shoes get old really quickly. Here's my top five tips for packing a bag full of style that YOU can actually carry.

Muji, the Japanese purveyor of simple, chic items for you and your home is a must stop for us if we're in the UK. The simplicity of their designs is always inspiring, but their travel gear is beyond comparison. From compact mirrors to pill cases, their products are well-designed and built for travel.

We're sharing some of our favorites below.

Packing can be the most painful part of any trip, especially if you do it badly. Pack too much, and you will regret it. Have you ever heard anyone complain that they didn't pack enough?