Brunton 58 Kayak Compass
May 15, 2012
Tired of reaching into your pocket to figure out what direction you’re headed… especially when navigating the inlets around waterways like Puget Sound? Brunton has come out with their Model 58 Kayak Compass which is not only waterproof but also built specifically to strap on to your sea kayak with elastic cords. It’s easy to […]
Best of The Grand Tetons in Wyoming by Serendipity Traveler
May 15, 2012
Coming June 19-24, 2012. Imagine 6-days and 5-nights of outdoor adventures and wildlife viewing in the pristine Grand Tetons National Park, each day to return to luxury accommodations in Teton Village and fine dining in and around Jackson Hole. The folks at Serendipity Traveler, which specializes in trips for adventurous women, are arranging everything from […]
Rickycare’s Sun Shaper Comb
May 14, 2012
We protect our skin. Why not our hair? But how? How about a comb that applies sunscreen and oils to your hair auto-magically when you used it? Rickycare’s new Sun Shaper Comb has a specially formulated baked-in substance, a mix of oils and sunscreen, which is released from the plastic to coat your hair just […]
Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink by Sea to Summit
May 14, 2012
Imagine having a sink on your next camping trip. I know your concern would be the trouble of carting it around, but now imagine that it is lightweight and collapsible. Yep, the folks at Sea to Summit have invented this Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink which does exactly that. It is essentially a collapsible, durable, lightweight bucket. […]
Overland Track bushwalk in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
May 14, 2012
While the US has its Appalachian Trail, Tasmania has its Overland Track spanning some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world. The track is a 6-day, 65 km walk through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park system has quotas so that the trail doesn’t get overrun, so folks will need to signup […]
Whike W2C Delta Trike
May 11, 2012
May is Bike month, so we’re featuring some of the coolest bikes in the world, and this Whike W2C Delta Trike doesn’t disappoint. Of course, maybe we should refer to it as a sailing bike. Not like your everyday bike, the Whike W2C delta trike comes standard with a mast foot, a mast, a large […]
tasc Performance Crop.2
May 11, 2012
Bamboo might just be the miracle material of the future (as it was in the past). Even textiles and fabrics can be made from bamboo, and the folks as tasc Performance have released their Performance Crop.2 made from their own blend of bamboo, cotton and Elastane. This very lightweight fabric breathes well, naturally draws out […]
naked Retreat
May 11, 2012
We leave no stone unturned in our travels, and we’ve discovered a magical place a couple of hours outside Shanghai, which also happens to be listed as one of 2012’s best new hotels by Conde Nast. Imagine a bamboo forest and tranquil tea plantation on a 60-acre resort where natural, green materials are used to […]
Zinka Colored Nosecoats
May 10, 2012
Are you picturing those lifeguards with their noses covered with a white sunscreen. Hey, eyes on the noses! Well, that special extreme sunscreen is Zinc Oxide, and now the people at Zinka have release a line of Zinc Oxide sunscreens in a variety of colors. It is the same water-resitant, UVA and UVB protector it […]
WindAlert
May 10, 2012
Sailor girls rejoice. Now you have a system for tracking the wind currents and predicting the wind. No longer do you have to wait to get out on the water to see if there’s enough wind to carry your craft. With their advanced WRAMS forecasting model by WindAlert, you can get that info via a […]
Hiking the Matterhorn (Zermatt, Switzerland)
May 10, 2012
Another one for TrailblazerGirl’s bucket list… hike the Matterhorn! With more than 400 km of marked hiking and walking trails in and around the surrounding towns of Zermatt, Täsch and Randa, the Matterhorn area is truly one of the world’s great destinations for hikers. Don’t worry about the altitudes either because there are mountain railways […]
Firekeeper by Knud Holscher
May 9, 2012
As with so many super cool designs, your friends will look at it and be confused as to what it is and Danish designer Knud Holscher probably planned it that way. The Firekeeper is both a fire poker, for making and tending a wood fire, and also a fire blower, for blowing air into the […]
Marshmallow Tree by Rome
May 9, 2012
We like s’mores as much as the next girl, but imagine the oohs and aahs you’ll get when you whip out the Marshmallow Tree by Rome. This is probably the coolest “stick” for roasting marshmallows you’ll ever see, and it’s also the most useful since you can roast 10 marshmallows at once. As always, the […]
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions: South Fork – American River 2-Day Women’s Rafting Trip
May 9, 2012
Coming June 9-10, 2012. 21 miles of river. 2 days of rafting. 1 night of camping. 4 great meals included. Our friends at Mariah Wilderness Expeditions are offering their South Fork of the American River rafting adventure. The starting point is about 1.5 hours northeast of Sacramento, and you will enjoy a Class II-III+ trip […]
Yu-Be Lip Therapy
May 8, 2012
If you’re hiking or climbing up in the mountains and you’re lips are getting chapped, then you need some serious medication, and Yu-Be Lip Therapy is worth looking into. Their lip balm has been going strong for over 55 years and includes Vitamin E and camphor. When you take this out or your pack, you […]
Nayad SwimGym Custom Activewear
May 8, 2012
It’s active wear. It’s swimwear. Wait, it’s both? It’s amphibious! Nayad’s SwimGym activewear is ideal for high and low impact activity, in and out of the water. Because it dries quickly, it is also the perfect garment for cross-trainers who would rather not stop for a wardrobe change every time they switch activities. Nayad’s activewear […]
Rancho La Puerta
May 8, 2012
About 1.5 hours inland from San Diego, and just over the border, is the wondrous Rancho La Puerta in Tecate. Noted as one of the World’s Best Destination Spas, they’re now hosting week-long health and fitness programs with the goal of enriching your mind, body and spirit through exercise, relaxation and luxurious surroundings. Their regular […]
Sweaty Bands
May 7, 2012
Gone are the days of the terrycloth head-band with Olivia Newton-John getting physical. But the need is still there, so the folks at Sweaty Bands have created a new line of head bands that grip and hold your hair while looking pretty smart. Their bands are lightweight, and there are hundreds of prints, and you […]
adidas Tennis Performance Tank by Stella McCartney
May 7, 2012
When fashion designers meet sportswear, it can go either way but Stella McCartney has definitely aced it with this adidas Tennis Performance Tank. The mesh overlay, decorative stitching and cool color meet our fashion sense while the sweat-releasing fabric meets our competitive court sense. It doesn’t hurt either that top-seed Caroline Wozniacki just wore this […]
2012 Zazzle Bay to Breakers
May 7, 2012
Coming May 20, 2012. The Bay to Breakers race this year is sponsored by Zazzle, and if this is new to you, you definitely should check it out. It’s part 12K race, part wacky 101 year San Francisco tradition, and part community festival. There will be teams in costume as well as serious competitors and […]
Christiania Boxcycle by Adeline Adeline
May 4, 2012
In a perfect world, every family would have a garage full of bikes instead of cars. You’d have your work bike and your RV bike and your racing bike and, well, you get the idea. We would also have a Christiania Boxcycle like this one by Adeline Adeline. This Danish icon is the “cargo trike” […]
Daisy Crazy Bike Helmet by Nutcase
May 4, 2012
Are you a wacky kind of girl? Well then, you should be wearing a Daisy Crazy by Nutcase. That is, a Daisy Crazy bike helmet. These helmets come in a variety of sizes, and this Daisy Crazy model is actually a crossover model that complies with both the single impact CSPC standard for bike helmets […]
Yoga Retreat with Pura Vida Adventures
May 4, 2012
Coming June 4-10, 2012. This Women’s Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica with Pura Vida Adventures will without a doubt help you rejuvenate and learn to make yoga a part of your everyday. A typical day will include a 2 hour yoga session and nature hike in the morning followed in the afternoon by 1.5 hour […]
GU Chomps
May 3, 2012
With so many energy foods on the market, it’s hard to choose which ones work. And by work, we mean which are easily digestible, have the right mix of ingredients (carbs, vitamins, electrolyte replacements, etc.), taste good and travel well. These new Chomps by GU have been fitting the bill perfectly for our hikes these […]