Congratulations to Cathy from Montensano, WA, a new subscriber to the Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter, for winning this month’s prize! Check out our contest. for August here. ***** If you need a versatile top for the summer, the Royal Robbins Noe Short Sleeve shirt is just the thing for you. The material is a Micro Read More…
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Granite Gear Kahiltna Review ~ WanderGear Wednesday
It’s a little embarrassing to admit but the first thing I usually do when I get a new backpack is to cut the waist straps off and then the straps that are supposed to come across your chest to pull the two arm straps together. I find them annoying and haven’t used my backpacks much Read More…
Sherpa Adventure Gear Kipu Tee ~ WanderGear Wednesday
Now that I’ve been doing so much hiking, I’m beginning to really understand the importance of layering, particularly with my tops. I know, that’s probably a lesson from Hiking 101. But until I started testing a variety of layers and paying close attention to the fit and feel of each item, it didn’t occur to Read More…
Mountain Khakis Granite Creek Windshirt ~ WanderGear Wednesday
“Don’t forget a jacket. It can get really windy when you reach the top.” My friend, Marcia, had given us some sage advice during a hiking trip up Santa Fe Baldy, a 12,600+ foot mountain. Despite the near 90-degree temps, she was absolutely right. When we reached the peak, sweaty and exhausted, the wind was Read More…
This Month Win a Gelato Dress from Buckley K
Congratulations to Patti O., a new subscriber to the Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter, for winning this month’s contest! ***** When I pulled the Gelato Dress from Buckley K out of the box when it arrived, my first thought was that it was going to be too big for me and too boxy. But once I tried Read More…
Canada Goose Ridge Shell ~ WanderGear Wednesday
Over the past six months, I’ve received a pretty good schooling about what I should wear during the Snowman Trek in September. We’ll be as high as 18,000+ feet. I’m confident there will be rain and, if we’re unlucky, snow. (Contrary to the name of the trek, the goal is to schedule the trip so Read More…
Overland Equipment Lassen Daybag ~ WanderGear Wednesday
The Overland Equipment Lassen dabybag is an all around good lightweight bag that can be multi-purposed. In other words, it can totally be your go-to bag for travel, work, school or even a light hike. Of all my daybags (and I have a lot), it’s definitely one of the lightest, maybe weighing six ounces. But Read More…
Trulie Sandals from Taos ~ WanderGear Wednesday
I’ve come to appreciate shoes that I can pull out of the box, slip on and walk for miles without having any issues. The uppers and soles of the Trulie sandals from Taos are so soft that I can do just that. I’ve worn these out on the town in Seattle and throughout the city Read More…
Baggallini Travel Organizers ~ WanderGear Wednesday
If you’re looking for ways to get yourself organized for your travels, take a look at the wide range of products from Baggallini. These folks have pouches, purses, luggage, totes and wallets that help you keep your stuff organized. I can’t tell you why it took me so long to get myself some Baggallini travel Read More…
This Month Win a Timbuk2 Copilot Luggage Roller
Congratulations to Rachel K. from Aurora, Illinois, a new subscriber to the Wanderlust and Lipstick Newsletter for winning this month’s contest! ***** I’m the queen of carry-on luggage. I will go to great lengths to avoid checking a bag. I’ve just seen too many people have their luggage not make a connecting flight, leaving them Read More…