travel

Top Finds of 2023

December 1, 2023

We’re approaching the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2023 features across all our categories. We have a wide variety of popular items, and here are your top 10… drum role please… Runderwear Zest Power Running Bra Seems that running was an important […]

Walks of a Lifetime from Around the World

November 13, 2023

Vicariously travel forty long walks over six continents. Robert and Martha Manning take you to some of the most beautiful multi-day hikes in their newly published book, Walks of a Lifetime from Around the World. As longtime American Hiking Society Ambassadors, they have the chops and experience to write this book that covers a wide […]

Suited Nomad Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes

November 6, 2023

A holiday travel must-have! Our friends at Suited Nomad are looking out for traveling TrailblazerGirls with their Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes. To facilitate organization and maximize space so that you have everything that you’ll need for your trip, compression packing cubes make all the difference. The ones from Suited Nomad are super lightweight, yet are […]

earth pak Nobo Packable Backpack

July 24, 2023

It’s a mere 4 ounces but will hold up to 16L of stuff! Don’t be fooled by it’s tiny size, the Nobo Packable Backpack from our friends at earth pack has many of the features that you’d find in a standard backpack. A large stretch mesh side pocket is big enough to hold our big […]

Knog Scout Travel

July 18, 2023

Smart phone. Smart houses. Smart watches. And now, a smart luggage tag! Yes, that’s right, our friends at Knog, that fantastic Aussie company with the even more fantastic line of bike and outdoor accessory products which we have shared with you over the years, is branching out and has developed a smart luggage tag that […]

Top Beach of 2022

December 6, 2022

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2022 features in the Beach category. And the item that came out on top was…drum role please…Detour Sunglasses, a line of sunglasses that are made with UV400 protective lenses, providing nearly 100% protection […]

Top Hike of 2022

December 2, 2022

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2022 features in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Mystery Ranch District 8, our new favorite “in-between” bag that is just the right size for […]

Adventures in Good Company Wings and Wonders of Guyana

November 18, 2022

Coming January 15-24, 2023. Travel to the “Land of Many Waters”. The folks at Adventures in Good Company are hosting Wings and Wonders of Guyana, a week-long adventure to this tiny country on South America’s North Atlantic coast. Covered in dense, pristine rainforest, this English-speaking, peaceful country is considered part of the Caribbean region and […]

PlaneAire Clean Surface and Air Mist

October 19, 2022

So many germs out there! You probably remember the folks at PlaneAire who provided us with their hand sanitizer, PlaneAire Hands and their equally useful sanitizing wipes, PlaneAire Wipes, now there’s PlaneAire Clean Surface and Air Mist. PlaneAire Clean comes in a 2 oz travel-ready size and is a multi-purpose sanitizer that can be sprayed directly […]

Cincha Travel Belt

August 25, 2022

A seat belt for your bag! It’s the Cincha Travel Belt, a super handy travel accessory that will make your travel life sooo much easier. The design is simple, yet so smart – a two inch wide belt with a quick-release buckle and a secret elastic slip on the inside of the belt. The secret […]

Ekster Laptop Sleeve

January 12, 2022

Slim and sleek, and oh-so practical! Our friends at Ekster, yes, that super company with the super innovative wallets, also has a Laptop Sleeve that you must see. Slip your 13 inch laptop or tablet into the padded sleeve with its soft microfiber lining. Then multiple pockets on the front and back allow you to […]

Editor’s Top Finds of 2021: Most Essential Travel Items

January 10, 2022

For some, traveling cautiously returned in 2021, so our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their top 3 picks of the most essential travel items that we featured in 2021. First to make the list is the Rains Fleece Pullover, our go-to outerwear piece that will have you covered (tee-hee, pun intended!) no matter what […]

PlaneAire Wipes

June 22, 2021

Ready to travel? Then you must be sure to pack PlaneAire Wipes. Earlier this year, we introduced you to the hand sanitizer from our friends at PlaneAire. This month they released a multi-surface cleaning wipe, just in time for summer travel. Each box comes with 12 convenient individual envelopes containing a wipe that is made […]

Lo and Sons Beacon

May 19, 2021

Stylish, practical, and pockets galore! Our friends at Lo and Sons are on a mission to “inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive impact on people’s lives and the planet”, and their Beacon is a perfect example of this. The backpack is just the right size as a carry on with so […]

Makeup Junkie Bag

March 18, 2021

Avoid the frustration…get the Makeup Junkie Bag! We’ve all been there, where you’re digging around in your cosmetic bag to find exactly what you need to get ready in the morning or for that afternoon touch up. Meredith Jurica certainly was and she developed the perfect bag to hold all your makeup and skincare needs. […]

Editor’s Top Finds of 2020: Most Innovative Travel Items

January 11, 2021

While we might not have traveled much in 2020 (if at all given the coronavirus pandemic!), we all dreamed of getting away to exotic and far away places, so our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their top 3 picks of the most interesting and innovative travel items that we featured in 2020. First to […]

Wildhorn Brimhall Boot Bag

November 17, 2020

It’s almost ski season, and are you on the hunt for a boot bag? Look no further, because we found THE ONE! Our friends at Wildhorn (you remember the folks that brought us that great ski outfit, the Frontera and Kessler) have another product for you ski bunny TrailblazerGirls. The Brimhall Boot Bag will hold everything […]

Human Headphones

October 21, 2020

The jet setter’s compact companion for listening and translating! The folks at Human have designed a novel pair of wireless headphones that they call Human Headphones. First, they are wireless headphones that comfortably fit over your ears (look, ma, no headband!) with responsive touch controls. Second, magnetically connect the earpieces together to transform them into a […]

Soarigami

October 5, 2020

The must-have travel item during these COVID-19-times! Soarigami is a novel invention that will ease tension when you’re in close quarters and sharing an armrest. This paper airplane-shaped, patented gadget is made from recycled plastic and clamps onto an existing seat armrest. It allows you and your seat mate to each have your own place […]

Blacksford RV Rental

July 10, 2020

Time to hit the road in style and comfort! The folks at Blacksford RV Rental offer fully loaded, brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago for your travels. Start your adventure from the Las Vegas, Nevada or Bozeman, Montana airports with expansion to other airports promised in the near future. You can rent […]

Rollux by Fugu

February 27, 2020

What an ingenious idea! Rollux by Fugu is the suitcase that takes expandable to an extreme. What looks likes a standard carry on bag, can be expanded to a full sized checked bag. Yes, a full size, 33.4 inch, 93 L volume piece of luggage that is big enough to hold all those extra souvenirs, […]

AirOgo Pilloon Jacket

January 31, 2020

No ordinary jacket! The folks at AirOgo have designed Pilloon, a jacket that will make your travel time more comfortable. Hidden in the collar is a neck pillow that inflates with 2 quick breaths, hence the name Pilloon (pillow + balloon). Other hidden features include an eye mask in the hood that can be pulled […]

Top Outdoor Events of 2019

December 16, 2019

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Outdoor Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Vermont Outdoors Woman Fall Camp, a three-day weekend that was filled with loads […]

Garmont Tikal

November 20, 2019

So comfy that you can wear them without socks! Our friends at Garmont, known for their attention to detail when it comes to performance footwear for hiking and mountaineering, have a shoe that is the perfect fit for travel and everyday use. The Tikal is designed out of a suede/reversed leather and is outfitted with […]