find me a college freshman, and I’ll show you someone who either A) wants them to take a sabbatical or B) take a sabbatical and extol the virtues of it to every teen who’s willing to listen. This is what we give to those lucky (and wise) who have given themselves a break.
$25
Straps so freshman year. Graduates don’t have to sacrifice design or newfound maturity for a secure passport.
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$30
Provide peace of mind to the traveling grad — and his nervous parents — with a personal alarm that’s TSA carry-on-friendly (can’t say pepper spray) and includes an attention-grabbing siren and push-button strobe. pine.
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$45
Airplanes, hostels, tents, trains—name one travel scenario that couldn’t be greatly improved with a foldable pillow filled with real down.
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$28
Help speed up the process of meeting new people with a PNW T-shirt from our favorite local gear brand to help start a conversation.
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200 dollars
The most important and costly thing for a graduate on the road? Large bag (which won’t put more strain on your back than all those textbooks). The 35L Cotopaxi travel bag features a backpack with a detachable waist belt, plenty of organization and safety measures, and hand luggage-friendly dimensions.
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$18
The hiatus years are not only about physics research – they are also a fantastic time for introspection. Renowned American poet Theodor Roethke, who taught at the University of Washington from 1947 until his death in 1963, shares his wisdom (and sorrows): “I teach my sighs to lengthen into songs, But like a tree, endure the change of things.”
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$30
Real Seattle residents don’t let camping get in the way of their artisanal bean production. Wallingford’s Miir Pocket Collapsible Dripper makes a great gift for travelers with little space and lots of caffeine-related opinions.
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100 dollars
A watch seems like a classic prom gift, but apparently expensive pieces to wear with a suit won’t suit the intrepid adventurer. This simple recycled watch will withstand heat, water and at least one year of serious life.
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