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Author: Michael

Michael manages the gear side of Banana Backpacks and thoroughly enjoys spending his days playing with or dreaming of zippers, fabrics, and buckles. When he's not working on gear, you'll probably find him planning a whirlwind overseas trip or backcountry camping adventure.

Banana Pancake Trail – The Southeast Asia Backpacking Route

Girl looks at temple in Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap

The Banana Pancake Trail is southeast Asia’s preeminent backpacking route. What is it and why should you choose to travel this strangely named travel mecca?

Searching for Human Connection on Instagram’s Most Famous Train Ride

The magnificence of travel lies in the smallest and most genuine moments of human connection. The stranger who opens their heart to you can change everything. This is a tale of one of those experiences on the train to Ella, Sri Lanka.

Best Front Loading Backpack for Travel | How We Built It

Banana Backpacks

The Khmer Explorer Travel Set may have turned into the ultimate front loading backpack, but it was a long process to create the beautiful 60L backpack you see today. This is the full story.

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