Hiker drinks directly from Sawyer filter on squeeze bag
Hiker drinks directly from Sawyer filter on squeeze bag

11 Items You Need on Every Flight

It is a rare individual who, when faced with the prospect of being stuck for hours on end in a metal tube hurtling through the air, thinks, “Gosh, this is gonna be fun!” For many of us, long haul flights are a means to an end - a necessary evil. But flying doesn’t have to be completely miserable. There are several products everyone should wear or have in his or her carryon that can smooth over any ride, no matter the length or turbulence.

See the full list by Paula Froelich on Newsweek's website here.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Hiker

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker