Comments on: 10 Essential Items for Female Travelers http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/ The coolest travel gear discovered by the Matador Community Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:39 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gen Y http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-2587 Gen Y Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:00:04 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-2587 well, as mentioned above, some men won't take the hint and will keep bothering you anyway. so why not carry a ring just to be on the safe side? well, as mentioned above, some men won’t take the hint and will keep bothering you anyway. so why not carry a ring just to be on the safe side?

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]]> By: Mel http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-1611 Mel Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:05:36 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-1611 A pocket alarm is going to be a lot more help than spray deodorant if you're in a truly threatening situation, so pack that instead. Also carries the benefit that it cannot be turned against you. And the wedding ring suggestion is a bit sad. Are modern women such precious flowers that they can't simply say "I am not interested," or even "Leave me alone"? Encouraging women to make up a story about why they're unavailable is diminishing. If you can't just tell unwanted admirers not to bother you, maybe home is the safest place to be. A pocket alarm is going to be a lot more help than spray deodorant if you’re in a truly threatening situation, so pack that instead. Also carries the benefit that it cannot be turned against you.

And the wedding ring suggestion is a bit sad. Are modern women such precious flowers that they can’t simply say “I am not interested,” or even “Leave me alone”? Encouraging women to make up a story about why they’re unavailable is diminishing. If you can’t just tell unwanted admirers not to bother you, maybe home is the safest place to be.

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]]> By: Kelly http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Kelly Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:31:04 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-373 In Italy some guys don't care if you have a boyfriend, are married, or wear a wedding ring--they'll still flirt and lean in and aim for a kiss In Italy some guys don't care if you have a boyfriend, are married, or wear a wedding ring–they'll still flirt and lean in and aim for a kiss

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]]> By: first time reader http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-372 first time reader Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:29:29 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-372 The pocket knife, sarong and TP are excellent, but if there's one thing the little towns and villages of the world are abounding with, it's cheap girl stuff. Pack light; if you need anything else you can get it along the way. Bring one or two hair ties max. And just enough TP to get you through to the next town or two, you can usually get more (tissue packets are handy if you don't want to carry a whole roll). Dedicate a plastic bag for used TP because often you can't flush it! Beware of Swiss army knife bottle openers, they can be flimsy and make a mess of your cork. Totally spoils the moment! The spray-on deodorant is more likely to spill in your pocket or purse than save you from predators - unless you keep it in one of those handy plastic bags, but are you really going to go digging for it? Your voice on the other hand is always ready to go. If you get a fake wedding ring avoid jewels and be sure to have a reeaaallly good story as to why your husband isn't with you, because people will pry to no end! Unless you're a salon chick, nail clippers are totally unnecessary if there are scissors around (tiny folding ones are good for the 1st aid kit), though admittedly if you're out for a long time a small file can sometimes be nice. You'll probably bring music along, & decent earbuds make a great alternative to ear plugs - when those 'classy' ladies you share a dorm with come back to the room at 3am after a busy night of clubbing, you can drown out their drunken hollering, stumbling and fumbling with some local tunes. Don't forget flip flops or sandals you can shower in, because those same chicks are going to make an utter mess of the bathroom the next morning! (If you're fortunate enough to be far from the madding crowd they're still handy for sanitary reasons or freezing floors, not to mention dang comfy!) If you want to out-smart the boys, bring a small length of rolled up duck (duct) tape for repairs and just about everything else in the book. As they say, 'If you can't duck it, ...!' But most importantly bring yourself - that is to say, unless you absolutely have to, don't leave your heart at home! The amazing experiences awaiting you deserve your full attention. The pocket knife, sarong and TP are excellent, but if there's one thing the little towns and villages of the world are abounding with, it's cheap girl stuff. Pack light; if you need anything else you can get it along the way. Bring one or two hair ties max. And just enough TP to get you through to the next town or two, you can usually get more (tissue packets are handy if you don't want to carry a whole roll). Dedicate a plastic bag for used TP because often you can't flush it! Beware of Swiss army knife bottle openers, they can be flimsy and make a mess of your cork. Totally spoils the moment! The spray-on deodorant is more likely to spill in your pocket or purse than save you from predators – unless you keep it in one of those handy plastic bags, but are you really going to go digging for it? Your voice on the other hand is always ready to go. If you get a fake wedding ring avoid jewels and be sure to have a reeaaallly good story as to why your husband isn't with you, because people will pry to no end! Unless you're a salon chick, nail clippers are totally unnecessary if there are scissors around (tiny folding ones are good for the 1st aid kit), though admittedly if you're out for a long time a small file can sometimes be nice. You'll probably bring music along, & decent earbuds make a great alternative to ear plugs – when those 'classy' ladies you share a dorm with come back to the room at 3am after a busy night of clubbing, you can drown out their drunken hollering, stumbling and fumbling with some local tunes. Don't forget flip flops or sandals you can shower in, because those same chicks are going to make an utter mess of the bathroom the next morning! (If you're fortunate enough to be far from the madding crowd they're still handy for sanitary reasons or freezing floors, not to mention dang comfy!) If you want to out-smart the boys, bring a small length of rolled up duck (duct) tape for repairs and just about everything else in the book. As they say, 'If you can't duck it, …!' But most importantly bring yourself – that is to say, unless you absolutely have to, don't leave your heart at home! The amazing experiences awaiting you deserve your full attention.

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]]> By: hannahbanana http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-371 hannahbanana Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:23:25 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-371 diva cup? i can only imagine... diva cup? i can only imagine…

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]]> By: Jenna http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Jenna Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:08:17 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-370 Forget sanitary pads and tampons, invest in a reusable menstrual cup like the Keeper or Diva Cup. Not only is it easier to travel with, it's better for the environment, because you can use the same one for 20+ years! You can also take it to places where you can't buy modern menstrual products, and never have to worry about being caught off guard. Forget sanitary pads and tampons, invest in a reusable menstrual cup like the Keeper or Diva Cup. Not only is it easier to travel with, it's better for the environment, because you can use the same one for 20+ years! You can also take it to places where you can't buy modern menstrual products, and never have to worry about being caught off guard.

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]]> By: Kelly Egan http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Kelly Egan Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:21:19 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-369 It's entirely subjective. Someone walking around Europe will pack a different bag that one hiking in New Mexico. While nail clippers and hand sanitizer seems likely for the urban explorer, they're nonessential in the wild; where I'd opt for the little essentials like a 3" knife, compass, map, bandana, deck of cards, matches, safety pins, and a decent camera. It's entirely subjective. Someone walking around Europe will pack a different bag that one hiking in New Mexico. While nail clippers and hand sanitizer seems likely for the urban explorer, they're nonessential in the wild; where I'd opt for the little essentials like a 3" knife, compass, map, bandana, deck of cards, matches, safety pins, and a decent camera.

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]]> By: Eva http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-365 Eva Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:25:46 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-365 Any suggestions? Any suggestions?

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]]> By: Allison http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-368 Allison Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:44:30 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-368 I was hoping for some real content in this post. C'mon... nail clippers and hand sanitizer? I was hoping for some real content in this post. C'mon… nail clippers and hand sanitizer?

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]]> By: Jenny http://matadorgoods.com/10-essential-items-for-female-travelers/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Jenny Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:40:32 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=116#comment-367 You forgot chapstick You forgot chapstick

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