LIFESTYLE️
LIFESTYLE️
AMERICAN TOURISTER AIRCONIC SPINNER
Sick of feeling like you’re dragging a stubborn bull around when your luggage won’t roll with you?
American Tourister’s Airconic range is so light and agile that much like a toddler, you need to keep an eye on it in case it gets away from you. The double spinner wheels make this suitcase glide on the ground like Torvill and Dean on ice. Actually, given this is the era of Margot Robbie maybe we should say like Tonya Harding instead.
Their 77cm case weighs just 3.2kgs, great for when you pack a little extra and still want to stick to your checked luggage allowance. If you like a small suitcase to whisk away with you as carry-on, their 55cm one fits within most airline requirements and weighs a tiny 2kg.
They also have a 67cm coming in at 2.7kg if you want to have a bit of restraint with your checked luggage. The entire range features water-repellent coated zips, double spinner wheels, premium TSA compatible locks, and fully lined interiours with dual straps and dividers. Spiffy.
FROM AU$260 FOR THE 55CM
STARWARD WHISKY
There’s an old Irish proverb “What whisky will not cure, there is no cure for.” If that’s the case then not only can Starward cure a few things, they do it deliciously as well.
At the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition they won ‘Most Awarded Distillery of the Year’ after going home with the most amount of gold by one distillery. How much gold? 12 Double Gold and 3 Gold medals, which made them the first Australian distillery to take the top honour since the competition kicked off in 2000.
Now imagine the pressure to back it up in 2023. We imagine it to be similar to how Pearl Jam would have felt after releasing ‘Ten’. So many hits, how do you back it up? Well, they did. Taking home 12 Double Gold, 10 Gold medals and 5 Silver medals. If you’re looking for a great whisky with flavour your tastebuds will yearn for, you need look no further. The hardest park will be deciding which one to go with.
If you like a bit of sweetness in your whisky, we reckon you’d be up for HER Honeycomb, created in collaboration with Melbourne’s iconic HER bar. It brings together Starward’s Two-Fold whisky and pairs it with Local Honey Floral Blend from 4,500 beehives at Pure Peninsula Honey. Save it for dessert, pop it in a cocktail or enjoy as a neat sipper. If you don’t mind some fruitier notes, Nova is for you. They hold another claim for this delicious drop; exclusively matured in Australian red wine barrels making it a world-first for a whisky. Nova has won the hearts of competition judges around the world, and it will win yours too, with notes of red berries, chocolate and soft oak spice.
STARWARD HER HONEYCOMB AU$89
THE SCRUBBA STEALTH PACK
The Scrubba Bag has been revolutionising cleanliness and travel (not something you often hear in the same sentence) since 2012.
We’ve all pushed a t-shirt or pair of jeans a day too far when travelling but sometimes you have no choice. You’re not always going to find yourself near a washing machine or shower for that matter, making the Scrubba Bag a wise investment for those who travel.
They’ve come a long way since launching their first wash bag and now boast an array of products from their range of Scrubba Bags, air sleeves for tablets or laptops, towels, travel squeeze bottles and our favourite - the Scrubba Stealth Pack.
It's your washing machine, outdoor and compression dry bag all-in-one. With a 21L capacity (40% larger than the original Scrubba wash bag) it allows for greater laundry loads – handy when you’ve let your laundry pile up. It also just makes for a great backpack!
SCRUBBA STEALTH PACK AU$114.95
SOLBARI UPF50+ HAT
Not all hats are hats.
Well, there are hats but they don’t all do the job of a hat. Did you know that your hat should be UPF50+ sun protective? And clothes while we’re at it. If you pack sunscreen on a trip, you should pack a Solbari hat as well. They make high-quality, lightweight and breathable sun protective clothing and accessories that all have a UPF50+ rating, the highest achievable for fabrics.
You might be asking what is the difference between SPF and UPF? Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is based on the time it takes for UV-exposed skin to burn. When you see SPF 15+ that means it may protect your skin 15 times longer when used correctly. Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) measures the amount of UV radiation that can penetrate fabric… Meaning you can still get burnt through clothing. We’re not here to give you a new complex–we’re here to offer a solution and that is Solbari.
A good place to start with their range is with a hat that way you’ll hopefully never have to deal with a peeling nose after a day out in sunny weather. They have everything from a go-to bucket hat, wide brim hat, a legionnaire hat if that’s your style, hats for kids, even sun visors—the list goes on.
FROM AU$65
BELKIN BOOSTCHARGE
In our search for a great powerbank, one stood out from the crowd, because it’s more than you’re average powerbank.
Belkin have been leaders in the tech accessory market segment for over 40 years. You’d be hard-pressed to find a modern home without at least one Belkin product, and we think the BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger + Power Bank should be the latest addition. This particular accessory is pure genius, and you can guess from the name that is it a wall-charger, but you can take this one with you on the go as it doubles as a power bank, and a bloody good one at that. Why take your wall charger AND power bank with you to work or on a trip when you can just take this?
It comes with a 1 meter USB-C to USB-C cable, plus the device itself has a single USB-C port and a single USB-A port allowing you to charge two devices at once. Brilliant! Belkin have gone another step further and included plugs for US/EU/UK and Australia – so you don’t even need to worry about adapters. This product solves many problems plus reduces weight and space when travelling.
Thanks to USB PD 3.0 PPS (Power Delivery and Programmable Power Supply technology, it safely allows for fast-charging and is made from 72% post-consumer recycled plastic. It also comes in plastic-free packaging. Belkin often go above and beyond but they’ve really outdone themselves here.
FROM AU$119.95
get in the know Boffins in the know, tell us that the Atacama Desert on the Altiplano—a high-altitude plateau with parts in Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina—experiences the most intense levels of sunlight on Earth. Need a Solbari hat there.
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