I’ve had terrible luck in the past with travel pillows. Specifically, the u-shaped ones that sit on your shoulders and are supposed to be good for your neck. In order to save space, I’ve opted for the inflatable pillows as opposed to the larger, buckwheat-filled type that take up waaaay too much room. But, the Read More…
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Wandergear Wednesday: Overland Equipment Daybag
The folks at Overland Equipment have been very supportive of Wanderlust and Lipstick. They were the folks who provided prizes to the category winners of the WanderWomen Write Contest. (Thank you!) When I stopped by their booth at the Outdoor Retailer show, I was given their Acadia daybag to test out. Having it here with me in Vietnam, I’ve found it Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Ameribag Carry-All Review
I was planning on writing a roundup of several bags for this week’s post but I so fell in love with the Ameribag Carry-All daybag that I had to give it its own space. First, let me start by saying that though I liked the smaller bag that I previously reviewed, this one I love. Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Zeal Sunglasses
Though the days are getting noticeably shorter and we’ve been having regular precipitation in Seattle (giving me a break from watering my thirsty garden!), the sun IS still peeking through. This has given me the opportunity to test drive the Sustain sunglasses from Zeal Optics. I don’t have to have things that are totally girly Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Badger Balms
I’ve probably seen the Badger Company kiosk 100 times at Whole Foods and REI but, truthfully, I never stopped to check out their products. Even when I walked by their booth at the Outdoor Retailer show, I gave a quick glance and thought, “What an odd name for a company – Badger.” Well, never judge Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Blu Bandoo
A couple of weeks ago it was HOT here in Seattle. I don’t mean hot like I just walked around the block and I kinda worked up a sweat. I mean HOT like I’m standing still in my living room with the fan blowing and I’m dripping wet. It hit 104 – just in case Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Outdoor Research Hoody
I’m always on the lookout for the best layers to wear when I’m traveling. The Himalayas pose an interesting conundrum because when it’s sunny, temps during the day can easily be in the mid 70’s in the spring. But they can drop quickly when the sun sets. I tested out the Ferrosi Hoody from Outdoor Read More…
MetroSafe Product Review Video
The MetroSafe 200 from PacSafe is a shoulder bag with a wire reinforced shoulder strap and slashproof panels. Hear why else it’s one of the best shoulder bags I’ve come across. See more Wander Gear reviews. Read my travel blog on at the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Join other Wanderlusters and help make this the most Read More…