Pack right, light and drink safely
The Saving Grace App has been released by Grace Hotels, a free app that is a packing checklist and reminder tool. It comes with customized lists for different trip types and activities that can be individually personalized, and is available for both iPhone and iPad users from the Apple App Store.
The Digital Luggage Scale ($29) is a compact scale that helps you keep track of how much your stuff weighs, the idea being you'll pack lightly and avoid heavy-bag fees. It is ergonomically designed with a two-handed grip, and measures up to 100 pounds.
And for water worriers, there is the UV Water Purifier-SteriPen Traveler ($49.95), a miniature water purification system that uses ultra-violet light to purify water, and is said to eliminate bacteria and viruses without the hassle of boiling. It is designed to fit into commercial water bottles, and is capable of purifying 200 half-liter servings.
- Anne Fitzgerald, Globe Travel Editor
- Paul Makishima, Globe Assistant Sunday Editor
- Eric Wilbur, Boston.com staff
- Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
- Patricia Borns, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs travel, maritime, and historical narratives as well as blogs and books.
- Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
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- David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Hilary Nangle is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. Her latest guidebook is Moon Maine (Avalon Travel, 2008)
- Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
- Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
