While I’m still in the midst of getting rid of stuff, I have also, for about two years, been accumulating stuff specifically for going on the road.
It might sound contradictory, but the process has saved me money, and put a lot of my existing stuff into perspective.
I once again have my camping mindset. Packing for those trips I always sought out stuff that was lightweight, compact, absolutely essential, and where possible capable of playing two or more roles.
Some small examples — a sleeping bag storage bag that doubled as a pillow when stuffed with clothes; a walking pole that converted to a monopod with a twist; and the ultimate — my Swiss Army knife which I still use everyday.
On this new adventure I’ll be taking a few home comforts, including the amazing double act of my iPod and Pal radio and speaker system.
The Pal features the audio technology of the amazing Henry Kloss who invented the phenomenal AR [Acoustic Research] speakers. I still have very fond memories of my set of AR7 speakers and the crisp highs and solid bass notes.
I’ve now got the same sound quality emanating from a little box about a tenth the size, with a bonus AM/FM radio and a direct connection for my iPod. Fully-charged the battery gives about 22 hours of playtime.
Hooked up to my iPod I get another level of sound quality and the ability to pick and chose my music. The tiny iPod has 902 songs on it at the moment and is only about a third full.
Oh, and did I mention the amazing battery life?
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