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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Even though traveling isn’t something a lot of us are doing right now, I have my fingers crossed that by this fall I might get to take a vacation that isn’t a staycation

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If that happens, I’ll be figuring out the best way to travel light and the OmniCase which just launched on Kickstarter looks like an interesting accessory for my gear bag. What is it? OmniCase is a travel-friendly USB-C docking station that has the ports you need for your devices. But unlike other docking stations which have a cable dangling from one end, The OmniCase has a built-in magnetic storage case that holds cables and adapters. Why do I like it? I like the OmniCase because it is compact, while still offering the following features: 4K HDMI support USB-C 100W PD...

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NEWS – Sometimes you just don’t need a big ol’ bag for all of your stuff

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That’s where the Bento Bag from Rickshaw Bagworks comes in. This tight little design is all about maximizing the space for your EDC with modular compartmentalization. If you’re an artist, a carry minimalist, or you just carry more stuff than your pockets will handle this may be your jam. The rectilinear Bento Bag’s simple 8″ by 10″ by 3.5″ design to maximize the space for your tablet, notebook, and essentials. But you’ll find the real Bento magic happens when you start adding Rickshaw’s organizer pouches to build out a modular system for sorting out your gear. Rickshaw makes organizers for...

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Keep calm and carry on: Our 13 favorite travel carry-ons

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If you’re a frequent flyer, choosing a carry-on bag can be a serious commitment. It is, after all, something you’re going to use for days — possibly even weeks — at a time during your travels. Even if you’re not a regular road warrior, it’s important to have a carry-on bag that will support your travel goals. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Whether you fly once a week or once a year, you’ll want a carry-on with room and versatility, so it can accommodate everything you’re packing. It’s important...

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Lowe’s New Free Shipping Minimum is $45 for Everyone, Starting Today (9/5/2019)

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Lowe’s, through their affiliate network newsletter, has informed us that their free shipping policy has changed. To sum up the major changes, the lowes.com free parcel shipping threshold has been lowered from $49 to $45 for all customers. For MyLowe’s members, however, the free parcel shipping minimum went from $0 to $45. Lowe’s started offering “free parcel shipping” for MyLowe’s members in the 48 contiguous US states starting on May 1st, 2017, with some restrictions. We reached out to Lowe’s for a comment and will follow-up when we hear back. Lowe’s free shipping terms prior to 9/4/2019 (Before): Free Standard...

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