Birthday Gifts!

I have compiled a few of the essentials for the over 30 backpacker. #1) Ear plugs. Seriously, they save lives. I have concluded that 1/4 of all backpackers snore. So if you're sleeping in a 6-10 bed dorm room ... well, you do the math. #2) Neck Pillow. Useful for long bus and airplane rides. Combined with your hostel pillow it almost creates one full size pillow! #3) Disposable and scented face masks. Your skin tasks a beating out in the changing elements and everyone needs to be pampered every so often. #4) Orthopedic shoe support inserts. From multi-day hikes to a stroll down the beach, I don't go anywhere without my inserts. It's easy, just buy a pair at your local shoe store and remove the factory insoles from all your shoes. They can easily be inserted for extra support no matter where life takes you. And finally, #5) H2O. Hydration is key. Don't let the middle-of-the-night bathroom trek, down the toddler-sized metal bunk-bed ladder, past three snoring punks, down the hall wearing a face mask and orthos keep you from getting your fluids! #youarewelcome #lavendermasksforall