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Where to Find Travel Gear, Supplies and Accessories

These companies offer the best variety of innovative travel gear and accessories

By Lois Friedland, About.com

Now that you have booked your trip to Machu Picchu, a dive vacation in Australia, or your hike in the White Mountains, visit these companies' websites for the best and most innovative selection of travel gear, supplies and accessories.

Magellan's

Magellan's boasts that it's the "World Most Trusted Source of Travel Supplies." Looking at the extensive and innovative selection of travel gear makes a strong argument for that statement. Here's where to find a compact digital scale you simply attach to your suitcase handle to learn if you gear is going to be overweight, a day pack that unfolds into a full-size backpack, and other intriguing gear. On the website you'll find travel clothes, luggage, global clocks and much more.

REI

The REI stores or the website are "must visit" choices for travelers heading to foreign lands or for a camping trip an hour from home. Here, you'll find everything from energy bars and brightly colored TSA locks to tents and GPS watches. Become an REI member and you'll get early notices for sales and often a discount coupon, which can save big bucks on major items. The company has its own line of clothing and gear. REI offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Altrec.com

Altrec.com is a one-stop for travel gear and clothing for specific sports. Going climbing, wakeboarding, rafting, hiking or camping. Check out Altrec's website for gear and sport-specific clothing.

The Travel Store

Looking for adapter plugs or voltage converters for countries around the globe? How about insulated blankets, organic suntan oils or sun blocks and other items to increase your comfort and safety while traveling? Visit The Travel Store.

Travelsmith

When you're looking for stylish and extremely functional travel clothing visit Travelsmith. Whether it's quick-wash, never-iron shirts and pants a movie star might wear while visiting an African jungle to raise awareness for a favorite charity, a little black dress you can toss in a suitcase, or a blazer for those restaurants that still insist on jackets, Travelsmith will have it. Put yourself on the catalogue list, because the late-season sales offer some real deals.

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