Clever Travel Companion Giveaway: What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Lost While Traveling?

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Ever gone skiing, snowboarding, or just for a walk while traveling, only to return home missing an important item because it fell out of your pocket (or was helped out by a pickpocket)? Well, one company wants to turn your sad loss back into a gain! Clever Travel Companion is giving away Long Johns with hidden pockets to the two Smarter Travel readers with the best story about losing an important item on the road.

These ingenious pick-pocket proof clothing are great for travel, and the Long Johns are perfect for winter sports. (Read our review of their underwear and tank top line here.) The Long Johns are unisex, and come in a variety of colors and sizes—perfect for layering under regular pants to keep you warm (and your belongings safe) on your winter vacations.

Want to win a pair? Tell us a true story about the worst time you ever lost something while traveling.

Whether you dropped your car keys off a ski lift or were pick-pocketed out of your puffy jacket on a winter walk, we want to hear about it. Simply e-mail your story (must be 400 words or less) to editor@smartertravelmedia.com by 11:59pm ET on 11/6/2012. The authors of our favorite two stories will get to choose a pickpocket-proof pair of Long Johns (in your choice of size and color) from Clever Travel Companion. Read the official entry rules here.

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