Shopping
Curated travel gear and our own Emporium favorites
Over four years of full-time travel has taught us one thing: not all products are created equal. We’ve had backpacks break mid-journey, adapters spark out, and travel pillows that barely lasted a flight. But we’ve also found products that stick with us; reliable, durable, and often with stories behind them. This page brings together the items we personally use and the designs we’ve created in our own Travel & Lifestyle Emporium.
Where We Shop
Our go-to places for gear that works.
We don’t believe in long shopping lists filled with random links. These are the two places we return to over and over — our own Emporium, built from our designs and creativity, and Amazon, where we source practical gear that’s tested and road-ready.
Travel & Lifestyle Emporium
Products designed with adventure in mind
✓ Inspired designs like Mexican Tile Style
✓ Suitcases, backpacks, and cases built for travel
✓ Personal creations we use ourselves
✓ A collection that grows with our journey
Get $10 CAD off of your first order with code: TRAVELRESOURCES
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Helpful Reads From Our Blog
Stories behind the stuff we carry.
Some products are just products. But others shape how we travel, how we pack, and even how we create. These blog posts dig deeper into our relationship with the gear we use.
Explore More Travel Resources
Four categories, all built from tools we trust
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Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend resources we’ve personally used or genuinely believe will add value to your travels. These partnerships help us keep Closer Lives running, so thank you for supporting our journey.
Jenn & Leon at Closer Lives
Closer Lives was created to bring people, places, and stories closer together. Through travel, culture, history, poetry, and personal experience, we share the moments that shape how we see the world, and ourselves.
If you enjoy thoughtful travel guides, real experiences, and creative storytelling, you’re in the right place. You can also explore our Travel & Lifestyle Emporium, featuring inspirational travel pieces designed by us and shipped worldwide.