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Country music star left stunned after unreleased album used as packing paper for Taylor Swift merch

Country music star left stunned after unreleased album used as packing paper for Taylor Swift merch

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Staind frontman Aaron Lewis has reacted after the cover art from his unreleased album was discovered shredded and repurposed as packaging in a Taylor Swift merch drop. In a social media post, Lewis responded to a Swift fan’s unboxing video that showed her piecing together shredded paper that ultimately made up the cover of Lewis’s unreleased record, Give Me Back My Country. “Oh look, there’s my new album, that hasn’t even been released yet, shredded as packaging paper in Taylor Swift merch,” Lewis wrote on X Thursday. “Ain’t that some s***.” Lewis did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. People who ordered the CD collection for Swift’s new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” shared on social media that the merchandise was wrapped in paper that featured lyrics, art and album pages from Lewis’s album, which comes out July 17. …

GQ’s 39 Rules for Packing Better

GQ’s 39 Rules for Packing Better

Published by Jenni Sidey

21. Short of balling it up, pack a suit however you want. Hang it immediately when you arrive—and, assuming it’s wool, you can always do the shower steam trick for funky creases. 22. Better yet, pack a miniature travel steamer with you to always have in a pinch. 23. A good hat can do a lot of work for your fit on vacation. A couple of hats make rewearing a fit a viable option. 24. Always pack a swimsuit. No matter where you’re going, no matter the weather, you never know when an impromptu swimming or sauna situation will arise. 25. Ditto for sunglasses. (And, though less fun, same goes for a thin rain jacket.) 26. Pack more socks and underwear than you think you’ll need. Number of days times 1.25 should do the trick. 27. Keep a pair of good wool socks on you to keep your feet warm on the plane. (Elite move: Pack a set of plane slippers too.) 28. No more than three shoes in your bag: formal shoes, workout sneakers, …

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

Published by skeptic

Your trip’s environmental footprint starts forming before you ever leave the house. If you pack wisely, there’s a lot you can do to reduce the negative impact that traveling can have on the planet. Here’s a short list of ecofriendly guidelines to get you going. 1. Use Refillable Toiletries Single-use travel-size toiletries make travel convenient, but they are among the most wasteful products on the market. Swap them out for reusable containers that you refill at home—they’re less wasteful, and far more economical anyway. Or, give solid products a try: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and other products are available in bar form. 2. Hitting the Beach? Take Ecofriendly, Reef-Safe Sunscreen Of the sunscreens available in the US, mineral sunscreens are the only reef-safe options. Chemical sunscreens rely on oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, octisalate, and other ingredients that wash off into the water and harm coral reefs—they can cause coral bleaching, DNA damage, and deformities in developing coral. Stick to mineral sunscreens. Outside of the United States, keep an eye out for bemotrizinol. It’s approved for use …

I’ve Tested Dozens of Packing Cubes. Here’s What’s Worth Taking on Your Next Trip

I’ve Tested Dozens of Packing Cubes. Here’s What’s Worth Taking on Your Next Trip

Published by skeptic

Other Great Packing Cubes Photograph: Kat Merck Shacke Pak Packing Cubes for $30 (set of 8): These were pretty good quality for an Amazon brand; there’s a sturdy handle and the material is slightly thicker than other packing cubes at this price point. I like the mix of mesh for breathability and opaque fabric for privacy. They come in nine colors, but the colors are clownishly bright (blue pictured above), and the four-paneled mesh design reminds me of a jock strap. Shacke says it uses YKK zippers on all its packing cubes, but I peeled back the covering on the zipper and could not find a YKK insignia anywhere. Bagsmart Blast Packing Cubes for $50 (set of 5 plus a shoe bag): Bagsmart is a budget brand, but it gets the job done—I quite liked the unique Blast toiletry bag, and these packing cubes are solid as well. The compression works great, the array of sizes that come with the set is useful, and the mesh windows are great for assessing contents at a glance. …

Campfire Audio has built its most ambitious IEMs yet, packing them full of features and feeling

Campfire Audio has built its most ambitious IEMs yet, packing them full of features and feeling

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Portland, Oregon’s Campfire Audio launched in 2015 as the logical continuation of founder and lead engineer Ken Ball’s ALOaudio. ALO, or Audio Line Out, was a company obsessed with the signal chain. And Campfire Audio emerged to produce hand-assembled in-ear monitors capable of transforming what the bespoke cables and boutique portable amps were transporting. With the 2016 introduction of the Andromeda [an IEM whose 10th anniversary edition we’ll have more to say about in the future], Campfire Audio’s distinctive industrial enclosures were established alongside a layered and lucid house sound, the result of acoustic chamber experimentation focused more on overall organic timbre than eking out every millimeter of transients. However, that all changes with the introduction of the Chimera—a summit-fi statement that sets out to add all possible technicalities and physicality to the spaciousness-first foundation. Campfire Audio The Chimera is a $7,500, nine-driver platform for …

Flying in China? Check this before packing your power bank

Flying in China? Check this before packing your power bank

Published by skeptic

Visiting China doesn’t just mean exploring a foreign language and environment, but unfamiliar technology as well. While the U.S. runs on Google Maps, Venmo, and Amazon, China runs on Amap, Alipay, and Taobao. China also has different requirements when it comes to taking your tech on flights — specifically relating to power banks. Like on U.S. flights, power banks must be carried in your hand luggage when on flights in China, and are subject to energy capacity limits. You should always check restrictions directly with your airline to avoid a headache at the airport. However, one requirement that’s easy to overlook is the need for your power banks to have CCC-certification when flying in China. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your power banks aren’t confiscated by China’s airport security. SEE ALSO: 7 overlooked and underrated essential travel gadgets What is CCC certification, and why does your power bank need it? Credit: VCG / VCG via Getty Images The China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) is a safety mark similar to Europe’s Conformité Européenne (CE), …

Coachella 2026 ultimate guide: Set times, weather, packing list, livestream, tips

Coachella 2026 ultimate guide: Set times, weather, packing list, livestream, tips

Published by Sam Flores

It’s almost time to make the annual pilgrimage to the desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The event will celebrate its 25th year on the polo fields in Indio, this time with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G topping the lineup. Whether you’re heading to the festival or watching from home, we’ve compiled a guide for maximizing your Coachella time from what to pack and what parties and pop-ups are open to the public to how to watch from the comfort of your couch. We’ll have live updates throughout Weekend 1 at latimes.com/coachella. We’re also answering your questions and compiling your tips. When is Coachella? Where is the venue? Coachella 2026 runs April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club at 81-800 Ave. 51 in Indio. Who is performing at Coachella 2026? This year’s main stage headliners are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. There’s also a big production from Anyma, presenting the world premiere of Æden, and other top artists include the XX, Nine Inch Noize, Disclosure, the …

I Despise Packing (With A Passion). Here Are The Cubes That Stop Me Having A Pre-Flight Meltdown

I Despise Packing (With A Passion). Here Are The Cubes That Stop Me Having A Pre-Flight Meltdown

Published by Sam Flores

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. You book your flights, hire a car, decide where to stay and what to do. The holiday excitement is building. But somehow, when it comes down to it, you don’t want to pack. As a firm believer that packing is the worst task of the holiday (especially when you’ve made some misguided purchases you have to squeeze into your luggage coming home) I always put it off until the last minute. Unsurprisingly, this has often resulted in being completely underprepared for any realistic situation I might find myself in (and overprepared for the imaginary scenarios in my head). Most often, I end up so overpacked it’s impossible to unravel anything I need without sprinkling …

The best packing cubes for travel in 2025, tried and tested

The best packing cubes for travel in 2025, tried and tested

Published by Sam Flores

If you’re a frequent traveller but a bad packer (it’s surprising how often these two things go hand in hand), you might find yourself searching for the best packing cubes. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, a packing cube is essentially a fabric pouch designed to organise your clothes in a suitcase or carry-on luggage, and they typically compress soft items to help maximise space. However tempting it may be to jump on Amazon and order the first ones that can be delivered in time for your holiday, the best packing cubes for travel actually vary a fair amount. Some are more technical, others compress, expand or have pockets for dirty laundry. I’ve tried packing cubes from the biggest brands, including Osprey and Antler. You can find my full reviews below, followed by advice from experts on whether to roll or fold and which brands are worth buying. The best packing cubes: At a glance “Think about what sorts of trips you go on,” says Claire Robinson, founder of Weekend Candy, a …

I’ve Tested Dozens of Packing Cubes. Here’s What’s Worth Taking on Your Next Trip

Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Published by skeptic

Other Great Packing Cubes Photograph: Kat Merck Shacke Pak Packing Cubes for $29 (set of 8): These were pretty good quality for an Amazon brand; there’s a sturdy handle and the material is slightly thicker than other packing cubes at this price point. I like the mix of mesh for breathability and opaque fabric for privacy. They come in nine colors, but the colors are clownishly bright (blue pictured above), and the four-paneled mesh design reminds me of a jock strap. Shacke says it uses YKK zippers on all its packing cubes, but I peeled back the covering on the zipper and could not find a YKK insignia anywhere. Photograph: Kat Merck Calpak Packing Cubes Set for $68 (set of 5): This is the first set of packing cubes I ever owned, and it’s what kicked off my obsession with travel organization. There’s just something generally satisfying about the size and layout of these lightweight polyester cubes (pictured at left) that have a mostly mesh front for visibility and breathability. There’s a little window where …