A light, warm jacket that packs down well for travel
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It also packs down into a small stash pocket while traveling.
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Our Food Team members seriously could not put these little packs down.
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The MeFoto Roadtrip Travel Tripod packs down comfortably small for easy carrying.
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It has light goose-down fill that packs down into its own pocket.
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This makes for a tent that pitches quickly, and packs down small and light.
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The ease with which it packs down also makes it ideal for winter travel.
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It packs down light and repels water, and its insulation stays warm even when wet.
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The thing feels like almost nothing in my hands and packs down tightly in my bag.
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Pros: Sturdy and reliable build, sharp blades and saws, packs down smallCons: Carrying pouch is cheaply made
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A good playpen sets up quickly just about anywhere and packs down small for transport and storage.
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The whole thing packs down into the provided pot and even has space for a small fuel canister.
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The LifeTek FX1 Windproof Travel Umbrella packs down to less than a foot and weighs less than a pound.
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I travel with an extra thin yoga mat from Manduka that packs down to the size of a book.
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This durable option from Osprey has tons of space inside but packs down into its own carrying case with ease.
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Ms. Misra recommends the trusty Arc'teryx Squamish jacket, which packs down small, and will provide some protection from wet weather.
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The soft, lightweight fleece also is really cozy, and it packs down pretty small for flights, road trips, train rides, and more.
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Outdoor Research's Tantrum Hooded Jacket packs down tiny, but is easy and comfortable to layer over an outfit when you want to.
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Oppressively dark and unrelentingly intense, "Blood on Her Name" packs down-and-dirty performances, and a few surprises, into a tight 85 minutes.
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Helinox Chair One Camp Chair for $225 ($25 off): Helinox's camp chair is comfortable, durable, and packs down into a surprisingly compact carry bag.
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Best of all, it's feather-light and packs down small, so you can stow it and forget about it when you don't need it.
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It's lightweight enough to pack along in the car or in a backpack and packs down roughly to the size of a Nalgene bottle.
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Equipped with two water bottle holders, this weather-resistant backpack feels comfortable and packs down well — handy if you have to fly to foliage country.
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The Regalo My Play Portable Playard sets up in about 10 seconds, packs down that fast, and is light enough to be carried around the house.
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Plus it packs down to about the size of a smartphone, so it won't take up much space in your carry-on — when it's empty, that is.
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The REI Co-op Magma 30 offers an excellent weight-to-warmth ratio, good all-around comfort, and packs down small, giving it outstanding value for the price.
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Don't forget add a towel (the Packtowl Luxe is plusher than most for sitting on the sand, but still packs down small) and a pair of flip-flops (Ms.
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Columbia's Bora Bora II Booney hat is made of sun protective fabric, packs down easily and has a breathable layer of mesh ventilation around its crown to keep you cool.
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The Regalo My Play Portable Playard is our top pick because its setup requires mere seconds and it packs down small enough to come with you across town in your car.
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The jacket feels a lot like down in that it's soft and packs down easily, but unlike natural feathers, the synthetic fill can stay warm even when wet, and won't get soggy.
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It's soft enough to keep me warm on the couch, but packs down into a stuff sack and repels both water and dirt when I take it outside as a picnic blanket.
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Add a good pair of goggles and a camp towel (the trusty Packtowl Personal always dries quickly and packs down small) to round out your kit for a day on the water.
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A down blanket that packs down to the size of a football, but opens up large so that you can wrap it around yourself while cooking dinner and playing cards in your tent.
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And when not in use, the Delta Children Portable Playard packs down small enough to be stored in a closet, under a bed, or placed in the trunk for childcare on the go.
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Patagonia's Torrentshell Jacket, which we've recommended in previous guides, packs down small when not in use, layers easily over your clothes and has an ample hood that'll keep your face dry from any rain.
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The L. L. Bean Stowaway Day Pack is a great option that packs down and fits into a smaller bag when you don't need it, but expands into a full backpack when you do.
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Our top pick, the REI Co-op Magma 30ºF, is the perfect companion for any outdoor adventure as it offers an excellent weight-to-warmth ratio and packs down small enough for easy transport.
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The DMOS Stealth Shovel works on snow, dirt, gravel, mud, sand, and more, and when not working, it packs down small enough to fit into a corner of your trunk or under a truck bench.
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Rumpl Printed Blanket for $84 ($1013 off): Rumpl blankets are made from soft, fluffy 20-dernier ripstop nylon that has been treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish and packs down to the size of a cantaloupe.
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The DMOS Alpha Shovel is our top pick because its serrated blade easily cuts into and lifts large blocks of snow and because the shovel disassembles and packs down small enough to fit in the trunk, in a closet, or even in a backpack.
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Figuring out how to properly disassemble and stow a DMOS Stealth can be tricky at first (DMOS made a video to help you), but given how well the shovel performs once set up for use and considering how small it packs down, it's well worth it.
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Their main role is to win possession through 'turn overs'. The number 8 packs down between the two locks at the back of the scrum. The role of the number 8 in the scrum is to control the ball after it has been heeled back from the front of the pack, and the position provides a link between the forwards and backs during attacking phases.
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