WanderGear Wednesday: Win Gear from XShot!

This month you can win an XShot Pocket and iPhone Case. Read on…

The XShot is a monopod on which you mount your camera. You then set your camera’s timer and take a photo of yourself. No more extending your arm for a closeup face shot showing off your double chins. It’s a simple but brilliant idea and perfect for solo travelers.

(This is Jon and I at Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan taking a photo our ourselves.)

It requires a bit of adjusting as you get the placement of you and your surroundings just right. But that’s all part of the fun.

I’ve been using the original XShot for years. It’ll take me a few shots to get myself framed up just right. And as I snap and then re-adjust, invariably someone offers to take the photo for me. I politely decline as it’s far more fun to figure it out on my own! Most people laugh. But then they ask where I got my XShot – because they know a brilliant idea when they see it.

The XShot folks have two new products out: the XShot Pocket and the XShot iPhone Case.

When compacted down, the Pocket version is 2.5 inches smaller than the original XShot, making it easier to carry around in your, well, pocket. Extended, it’s 7 inches smaller than the original version. While this half foot+ is a bit short, there’s still plenty of room for you to include yourself and background in the image.

As for the iPhone Case… it’s a must for anyone posting their travel pics on their Facebook account. Your phone slips right into the case and then that gets mounted directly to the XShot. The one caveat is that you’ll have to download an app that allows you to take time-delayed photos (or you could use it strictly for video). Shansa Phi is the app I’m currently using. It’s free and seems to do the trick.

Currently, only the original XShot and the iPhone case are available at XShot.com. BUT, you have two chances here to win the new XShot Pocket AND the iPhone Case.

1) Subscribe to the Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter during the month of December and you’ll be automatically entered.

2) Subscribe to my RSS feed (at right) via email or in a reader. If you subscribe in a reader, leave me a comment below to let me know you’re a new subscriber. Please leave your email address (not made public) so that I can contact you if you’re the winner. Otherwise check back here in early January. Winner will have 3 days to respond once being contacted.

New to both? Subscribe to the newsletter and the RSS feed for 2 chances to win!

This contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on December 31st, 2009 and one lucky winner will be chosen on January 1, 2010.

Travel Well!

Beth

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Comments

On December 2nd, 2009 at 7:58 am, Laura said:

Somewhat unrelated, but I absolutely love that photo on top of the Tiger’s Nest, especially with the prayer flags. I would love to visit Bhutan one day. Beautiful!

On December 2nd, 2009 at 8:35 am, Lia Mickelsen said:

I just subscribed in my Google reader! I’d love to win that XShot!

On December 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm, XShot said:

The XShot Pocket is not yet out so this is your chance to win one, but both the XShot 2.0 and the XShot iPhone case with the built-in tripod mount are available at http://www.xshot.com.
Awesome picture in Bhutan Beth!

On December 4th, 2009 at 7:03 am, jessiev said:

what fun! i love the photo – it makes me smile!

On December 6th, 2009 at 1:15 pm, Craig said:

That looks cool. I’m an existing RSS subscriber, but have never signed up to the newsletter … until now

On December 6th, 2009 at 9:51 pm, Beth said:

Thanks, Lia and Craig – you’re now entered to win!

On December 7th, 2009 at 4:30 am, Carol said:

I subscribe. Hope I win.

On December 7th, 2009 at 4:52 am, Steven Cohen said:

I love the photo

On December 7th, 2009 at 7:06 am, susan varney said:

i signed up mverno@roadrunner.com

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On December 7th, 2009 at 2:42 pm, Diane Baum said:

Very cool photo-Thank you

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On December 7th, 2009 at 8:26 pm, Ellen Ring said:

I’m a new subscriber.

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On December 7th, 2009 at 9:53 pm, Monique Rizzo said:

Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

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On December 8th, 2009 at 3:34 pm, HilLesha said:

I’m subscribed.

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On December 8th, 2009 at 6:21 pm, Melissa said:

Just added you to my Google Reader

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On December 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am, Djp said:

sign me up

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On December 9th, 2009 at 12:26 pm, angelo said:

cant beat xshot

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On December 12th, 2009 at 7:12 am, karen yaeger said:

super cool shot!

i am happy to have found your site. hoping to do the india trip in 2010!

subscribed via RSS.

peace ~ karen

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On December 15th, 2009 at 12:17 am, dawn said:

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On December 15th, 2009 at 9:06 pm, EddieStarr said:

I Wuv Wanderluster’s Work!

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On December 22nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm, Brason said:

Love this – just adds a little distance over us trying to take
our picture by holding the camera at arms’ length.
But I got another one that is made by SEJAT, T-200L
because I can’t find another cheaper XSHOT now with $18.00
so I change to SEJAT T-200L since it has same SPEC to xshot.

SEJAT T-200L is a real help for someone who needs a third hand or a longer arm. This allows me to take a picture at normal height also.
with this gadget I can raise the camera up above my head and get the “straight on” shot like everyone else instead of having all my pictures looking “up hill”

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On December 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm, amy said:

Subscribing via google reader. This would be perfect for my sister. She is always taken photos of herself and then saying…”too close, too close.”

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On December 29th, 2009 at 11:15 pm, cindy said:

I subscribe to the Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter

Thanks!!

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On December 29th, 2009 at 11:16 pm, cindy said:

I also subscribed via email!

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On December 30th, 2009 at 10:05 am, Derek said:

i’ve subscribed via RSS!

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On December 31st, 2009 at 2:07 am, bargain toys said:

maybe i will win

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On December 31st, 2009 at 3:35 am, Ian Heimbigner said:

This would be awesome to have we are always struggling with it. what a great invention.

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On December 31st, 2009 at 3:36 am, Ian Heimbigner said:

I subscribed to your newsletter.

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On December 31st, 2009 at 1:47 pm, Diane Baum said:

This would be very helpful, kind of like an extra hand or arm to help when taking pictures-
cool picture-a picture worth a thousand words
diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com

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On December 31st, 2009 at 4:04 pm, susan smoaks said:

i subscribed to both with this email susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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On December 31st, 2009 at 4:22 pm, Michelle said:

Great photo, great item. I subscribed. Thanks for the opportunity.

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On December 31st, 2009 at 8:17 pm, Julie L said:

I am already a newsletter subscriber

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On December 31st, 2009 at 8:18 pm, Julie L said:

I am a new email subscriber

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On December 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm, Rajee said:

subscribed by email

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I subscribe to the newsletter!

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I subscribed to your email feed.

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I signed up for your newsletter by email.

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