March 1, 2018
PROMO CODE ALERT…Keep it clean! Our friends at Mudroom have essentially designed a portable “mud room” – that handy, catch-all spot where you keep your dirty, muddy shoes, so you don’t track muck into your clean house. How smart is that! Taking the mud room concept to their Quartable 18L, are the footwear pockets on […]
January 24, 2018
Small but mighty! The AirBolt is a smart travel lock that is jam packed with high tech features. No need to remember a combination or bring along a key. This lock is Bluetooth enabled and uses an app on your phone to lock, unlock, locate, track access history, and allow you to share access with […]
January 5, 2018
There were so many interesting and innovative travel items reviewed in 2017, and our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their pick of the top 3 (just in case you missed them last year!). First, Chic Buds Crossbody Power Charging Purse is an essential travel companion that helps you to stay connected. This fashionable purse […]
November 22, 2017
No unpacking necessary! The RISE Gear Weekender is an innovative duffle bag that has a built-in, collapsible shelf system. How cool is that?! When it’s time to pack for your trip, pull up the shelf system by the two side hooks, hang the Weekender on a door, pack the shelves, then collapse the shelves back […]
November 15, 2017
Functionality, fashion, and fun! Our friends at aTana have some excellent eco-conscious bags and accessories that seem tailor-made for us TrailblazerGirls. In Sanskrit, atana means “to wander”, so you can see the trend for all our adventures! The Binghi Crossbody Bag will be your go-to bag when you hit the trails and will be equally appropriate for your […]
November 9, 2017
Don’t risk getting a ticket or worse, getting in an accident! Get Gravity X and safely secure your phone in your car. We depend on our phones to navigate the way to that new hiking trail, off the beaten track camping site, or unspoiled lake for our TrailblazerGirl adventures, and now there’s a new way […]
November 8, 2017
Never tie your shoes again! Yippee! Our friends at Lock Laces have a clever device to turn your lace up shoes into slip ons. In each package, there’s a pair of 48 inch long elastic shoelaces (plenty long enough to meet the needs of everyone!), 2 locking devices, and 2 cord clips to keep the […]
November 8, 2017
Coming February 8, 2018. Tigers and elephants and sloth bears, oh my! It’s the India Jungles and Jewels Adventure by the folks at Wild Women Expeditions, a new 11-day tour of India. With an emphasis on conservation and responsible tourism, highlights include naturalist escorted visits to several National Parks teeming with animals from tigers to endangered swamp deer, elephant […]
October 31, 2017
Backpack? Duffel? It’s both! The new All-Star Backpack Duffel from our friends at Solo New York is a handy bag for your daily or weekend TrailblazerGirl adventures. From the folks that brought us the Altitude Backpack, this good-looking, lightweight bag is feature rich. It has a large main compartment with internal, zippered organizer sections galore: four […]
October 16, 2017
Cramped airline seats? Want to improve your comfort level on your next flight? Of course you do, and The Airhook is just what you need! This innovative gadget is designed to maximize that little space between you and the seat in front of you. No need to pull down that tray table to hold your drink […]
September 28, 2017
Visit the American Alps…and that’s just one section of the Cascade Loop! The Cascade Loop is a scenic drive that covers 440 miles through nine distinct regions in Washington State. You’ll encounter pristine lakes, like Ross Lake, pictured above, breathtaking mountain passes, dense alpine forests, wide open valleys, and glacier-clad peaks, giving rise to the nickname, […]
September 25, 2017
Here’s your secret weapon to getting organized! ZizzyBee Bags are reusable, washable bags that are great for holding the little things that always make their way to the bottom of your backpack. Made out of a soft, mesh fabric, it’s easy to see what’s inside, and they come in 2 sizes, a 12 inch square or […]
September 21, 2017
It’s autumn, so get ready leaf peepers! And here’s a tool to help you find out when and where to go. The Fall Foliage Map from the folks at SmokyMountains.com have created a data driven, interactive map of the United States that provides you with a calculated prediction of where and when to find the best viewing. The […]
September 20, 2017
Coming October 29, 2017. Pyramids, camels, belly dancing…just a few of the highlights on the WanderWoman Egypt Tour! This 15 day/14 night adventure includes the biggies that we think of when we think of Egypt: the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Solar Boat Museum, the Saqqara, a Nile river cruise, the Temple of Karnak, the Luxor Temple, the […]
August 11, 2017
The perfect traveling companion. Maybe we should say robot, traveling companion, so as not to offend any significant others! The Travelmate is a special suitcase that is fully autonomous. It has smart technology and omni wheels for multi-directional movement allowing it to easily follow you through a crowd without knocking anything or anyone down, hands-free! It’s also designed […]
July 21, 2017
Discover the wildly rugged islands of Haida Gwaii with Dennis Horwood’s Haida Gwaii: A Guide to BC’s Islands of the People. Formerly known as Canada’s Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii is an isolated collection of about 150 islands and is teeming with natural beauty from the broad sand beaches to the sandstone cliffs to the temperate rainforests. Horwood poetically describes […]
July 18, 2017
From the folks who brought us the Pick-Pocket Proof Pants, Clothing Arts has done it again with another fantastic piece of travel clothing. The Travel Shirt is a timeless, oxford-style blouse that features a button-down placket, buttons on the cuffs, a chest pocket, and yes, it does have a hidden pocket! Cleverly tucked behind the chest pocket […]
July 7, 2017
Filled with fun facts and more about the Emerald City. Not the wizard’s Emerald City, but Seattle, home to the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Yet this is not your typical tourist guide book as David B. Williams shares more in-depth knowledge of the city’s history, little known gems, geology and geography in his new […]
June 21, 2017
Filtered water is just a sip away…even in the wild! The Clear Flow Water Bottle and Filter Combo from our friends at HydroBlu will be an essential item on your next camping trip, backcountry trek, hiking adventure, or any time water quality may be in question. The key is a 2-stage filter that connects directly to the […]
May 19, 2017
For those of us that are a little selfie-challenged, there’s the Photo Essentials Selfie Stick from our friends at Lifetrons. This compact stick has a rechargeable, built-in Bluetooth shutter remote – yay, no wires! – and a comfortable, solid, non-slip grip. A folded length of just under 9 inches fits easily in your bag, and […]
May 18, 2017
Power to the purse! We are absolutely crazy about the Crossbody Power Charging Purse from our friends at Chic Buds! What a fabulous idea – a fashionable, purse with a hidden, built-in battery to charge your phone! The battery is ultra-thin (read: weighs practically nothing!) and sits discretely in an inside pocket, hardly taking up […]
May 9, 2017
Coming October 11, 2017. You had us at active and wine! The Wildland Adventures Women’s Active Wine Adventure is a 10-day exploration through Chile and Argentina. Highlights include biking through vineyards, horseback riding through the dramatic landscapes of canyon country, exploring historic cities on foot, spa treatments, gourmet meals and spirits, cooking classes, visits to local […]
May 2, 2017
A flat water bottle – genius! Yes, memobottle is a slimline, reusable, leak-proof water bottle, designed to resemble the shape of a piece of paper; nice and flat so it will easily fit in your laptop bag, tote, or messenger bag. Even the names of the bottles are the same as paper sizes: the A6 […]
April 25, 2017
Coming soon! Here’s something to get excited about.. the FLIPSTICK by TYLT is a sleek looking portable power pack. This is not just any power pack. This is the complete package – built-in micro-USB, Lightning, or Type-C connector AND a USB cable for recharging. Yes, it’s all there so you won’t have to search for (or remember […]