Provisions: Travel things you need
Buy
Buff’s National Parks Collection
$25; buffusa.com
Seems as if everybody’s getting in on the National Parks Service centennial. Buff, the “versatile” headwear (beanie, balaclava, head band) has issued six new styles imprinted with images of national parks: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Great Smokey Mountains, Rocky Mountains. Might be a nice keepsake, as well as an item to keep you warm.
Buy
Nathan Vapor Air Hydration Pack
$150; nathansports.com
The problem with earlier versions of the Nathan running hydration packs is that they were heavy and bulky, even without the 2 liters of water. This new version, the Air (Airess, for women) addresses those concerns. It’s 9 ounces (sans water), has a series of chest straps that cut down on jostling and more zippered storage pockets, including a plastic-lined one to put your discarded trash.
The List
“Top 5 foodie cities in Europe”
1. San Sebastian, Spain
2. Paris
3. London
4. Bordeaux
5. Bologna
Compiled by Sam McManis/smcmanis@sacbee.com
This story was originally published March 12, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Provisions: Travel things you need."