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Friday, October 05, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Find out why @budgettravelsac took off his pants for us (We're blushing!) #travel #tbex
See Full Article Here: http://www.budgettraveladventures.com/traveltips/travelgear/scottevest-travel...
Why I took off my pants for Scottevest
By Jeremy Branham on Sep 27, 2012 with Comments 0
I’ve spent years working in information technology and have a degree in accounting. Despite that, I am not a big gadget or travel gear junkie. I just got my first smart phone 3 months ago after using the same out of date cell phone for nearly 8 years. However, I received a free Scottevest when I went to a travel conference in June. And with my travels for the College Football Travel Tour this Fall, this is the perfect time to test it out.
What is Scottevest?
The Scottevest travel vest is a comfortable, fashionable vest created by Scott Jordan as a way to carry gadgets and gear while traveling. The vest comes in a variety of colors and has numerous pockets on the chest, front, inside, and back to carry all sorts of travel gadgets. Zippers and magnets keep everything secure and allows easy transport through airports, cities, and wherever your travels take you.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
"A Traveler's Dream Jacket" lets you know why you don't want to miss out on the Molly Jacket!
See Full Article Here: http://www.weareveryougo.com/Blog/tabid/101/tagid/148/Default.aspx
By LindsayB on 9/11/2012 10:02 AM
The question of "which coat to pack" plagues both seasoned and novice travelers alike. It seems almost impossible to find a jacket that is the right weight, not too bulky, versatile, and fashionable all at the same time. However, ScotteVest is tackling the problem head on. ScotteVest has a full line of travel friendly coats and jackets. Its products travel light and are figure flattering. Further, most jackets come with 14+ pockets. There are pockets secure enough to carry your passport, and others large enough to store a full iPad. WeareverYouGo's favorite jacket for fall from the ScotteVest line is the Molly Jacket.
The Molly Jacket is not only stylish, but also comes in a number of colors including antique and onyx. The jacket features 17 pockets. It is water resistant and also suitable for a wide range of climates.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The weather is getting cooler, time to warm up with a Chloe Hoodie! Vicki shares a great review:
See Full Article Here: http://www.mymac.com/2012/09/scottevest-chloe-hoodie-review-2/
Scottevest Chloe Hoodie
Review
Scottevest Chloe Hoodie
Scottevest
$90.00
The Scottevest Chloe Hoodie is a lightweight and stylish multi-pocketed hooded jacket, designed for women. The multiple pockets are capable of holding many items, freeing the wearer to leave her purse at home. The $90 price may be a bit high, however the functionality and innovative design may justify the cost.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
@xpatmatt puts his spin on why and how our Travel Vest makes #travel easier! Check out his review:
See Full Article Here: http://www.matt-gibson.org/2012/08/scottevest-travel-vest-for-men-review/
ScotteVest Travel Vest for Men Review
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Ed Walsh shares an honest review of Scott's favorites, the Convertible Travel Pants! See it here:
See full artcle here:http://www.examiner.com/review/review-scottevest-convertible-travel-pants
Review: Scottevest convertible travel pants
Rating for SeV Convertible Travel Pants
On a recent trip to Philadelphia, I put the SeV Convertible Travel Pants by the Scottevest company to the test.
When I travel, I look for clothes that are lightweight and don’t take up much room in my luggage. Also, I tend to bring dark-colored clothes so the stains won’t show, at least not as much. Who wants to do laundry on a trip? I also look for clothes that are versatile and clothes that are neither too casual nor too dressy. Plus, it’s nice to have a lot of pockets, particularly pockets that make it more difficult for pickpockets. The pickpockets are not so much a problem in this country, but it is a big problem in many cities in Europe.
The SeV Convertible Travel Pants passed with flying colors on my Philly trip.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
@travelllll gives you an in on how to beat the airlines at their own game! #travel #ttot
See full article here: http://travelllll.com/2012/08/08/scottevest-review/#comment-11883
Beat The Airlines at Their Own Game with 24 Pockets and a Knowing Smile – SCOTTEVEST
August 8, 2012 by John O'Nolan RSS
It’s everyone’s least favourite part of air travel. The arduous process of complying precisely with airline regulations when it comes to security and hand luggage. Thankfully, SCOTTEVEST have come up with a much needed solution.
@travelllll gives you an in on how to beat the airlines at their own game! #travel #ttot
See full article here: http://travelllll.com/2012/08/08/scottevest-review/#comment-11883
Beat The Airlines at Their Own Game with 24 Pockets and a Knowing Smile – SCOTTEVEST
August 8, 2012 by John O'Nolan RSS It’s everyone’s least favourite part of air travel. The arduous process of complying precisely with airline regulations when it comes to security and hand luggage. Thankfully, SCOTTEVEST have come up with a much needed solution.
Monday, August 06, 2012
@Gadling Gear Review: Scottevest Transformer Jacket..see here:
See full article here: http://blodic.us/entertainment/gadling-gear-review-scottevest-transformer-jac...
Gadling Gear Review: Scottevest Transformer Jacket |
by Team  Gadling 08.06.2012 13:20 |
| Safely and securely carrying all of our gadgets while traveling can be a real chore. Many of us now hit the road with a smartphone, digital camera, tablet, headphones and more. While each of those tech toys has made travel more enjoyable, it isn't always easy to keep them well-organized and easy to access. Scottevest is a company that has built an extensive catalog of travel apparel designed to do just that. Their line of clothing is specifically built to keep all of our favorite gadgets close at hand while minimizing bulk. The new SeV Transformer Jacket delivers all of that plus a few unexpected surprises. |
Monday, July 23, 2012
Great review of the #techie Transformer Jacket!
See Full Article Here: http://geekbeat.tv/scottevest-transformer-review-a-techie-jacket-of-holding/
SCOTTEVEST Transformer Review: A Techie Jacket of Holding
July 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
Review Info:
Innovations in mobile gadgets have had a revolutionary effect on the way people work, communicate, navigate, and entertain themselves. No surprise there. The downside of living in the future is that we wind up with a number of gadgets to keep track of everywhere we go. A backpack or shoulder bag is almost a necessity for the connected person on the go. All those gadgets have also greatly improved the experience of air travel. Games, ebooks, videos, and music are all readily available on a plane, but the rise of portable electronic functionality has paralleled the increase of inconvenience in the air travel at the security line and the check-in counter.
SCOTTEVEST Transformer Review: A Techie Jacket of Holding
July 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
Review Info:
Innovations in mobile gadgets have had a revolutionary effect on the way people work, communicate, navigate, and entertain themselves. No surprise there. The downside of living in the future is that we wind up with a number of gadgets to keep track of everywhere we go. A backpack or shoulder bag is almost a necessity for the connected person on the go. All those gadgets have also greatly improved the experience of air travel. Games, ebooks, videos, and music are all readily available on a plane, but the rise of portable electronic functionality has paralleled the increase of inconvenience in the air travel at the security line and the check-in counter.
SCOTTEVEST takes solid aim at both of these problem areas and scores a big hit with their new jacket/vest combination, the Transformer. A light windbreaker with removable sleeves and more hidden pockets and zippers than one would ever imagine, this one article of clothing can do the work of an entire bag in many cases, and it does so while obscuring the bulk of all the technological wizardry concealed within.
The Coal colored SCOTTEVEST Transformer and an X-Ray view of what it can hold.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Julie shares how she "Hikes Without the Bulk With the SCOTTeVEST"! Check it out:
See full article here: http://thetravelbeat.com/hike-without-the-bulk-with-the-scottevest/#comment-1297
Hike Without the Bulk With the SCOTTeVEST
Hiking with SCOTTeVEST
I don’t like bulk. I don’t like extra weight when I am trekking up a steep hill. It just slows me down and makes the hike more difficult on my cardio system.
Hiking is one of my favorite outdoor activities and living in Colorado makes it a perfect match. Often times, when I go on a day hike, I don’t want to carry a big ol’ backpack. I just want to bring some basics: my camera, water, car keys, a map, chapstick, snacks, and sometimes my cell phone. Without the backpack, this gets to be bulky stuffing it into my fleece pockets.
Finally, I found one of the coolest articles of clothing to reduce the bulk. It is more than a piece of clothing. The Scottevest is like a highly engineered, practical organizer – with sleeves. And seventeen pockets. Yep, seventeen.
I wore this vest when I was in Crested Butte this summer and I loved the freedom it gave me to bounce up the trail. Strangely, I did get the sense I forgot something. I got over that once I did an inventory check.
The Technical and Background Stuff
What is the SCOTTeVEST?
This Technology Enabled Clothing® is described as a “convergence of fashion and technology.” The engineered, no bulge pocket design distributes the weight evenly to create a comfortable experience. Without the bulk. The patented Personal Area Network (PAN) allows for tangle-free wires for your MP3 player of choice.
The original vest was just the start of the owner’s idea to help travelers, adventurers, and gadget-lovers – “Scott’s Electronics Vest” – that led to the current SCOTTeVEST clothing line that includes the same technology and practical uses.
X-ray View of SCOTTEVEST Travel Vest
What I Liked About the Scottevest
No bulky pockets. Once I put everything I needed for the hike in my pockets, I was surprised how little bulk and weight there was. This is why I felt like I was forgetting something.
Everything was easily accesible with this vest. Imagine rummaging through your backpack or non-Scottevest pockets feeling around for your small tube of chapstick that is lost among your keys, your camera, and your snacks.
No bulky cotton. The vest itself was lightweight and breathable, which made it perfect in the middle of the hottest summer on record. For colder days, you can find plenty of other SCOTTeVEST options.
Pockets for larger items. While I didn’t bring my tablet or Kindle along on this day hike, the pockets designed for these items make it great for traveling to the airport. Just slip off the vest and breeze through security.
Pockets for smaller items. Aside from the pockets for large items, there were tiny pockets for things like chapstick, change, your ID, or your camera memory card. The pocket for your sunglasses includes a soft cleaning cloth. Having a secret hidden pocket made me feel a little spy-like.
Teflon-treated. Since I can be clumsy at times, I like that this vest is stain-resistant. It also helps if your trail mix or chocolate granola bars start to melt. This treatment also makes this vest resistant to water.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Listen up ladies! Amy shares that our Travel Vest for women is hot on the review! Check it out:
See full article here: http://practicaltravelgear.com/scottevest-womens-travel-vest/#comment-98467
Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest
By Amy
As a traveling woman who hates carrying a purse, I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of Scottevest clothing until now. With vests, jackets, shirts, pants, and even a dress in their line-up of travel wear, the Scottevest line is designed to keep your hands free and your pack light with numerous useful pockets in each item of clothing.
The travel vest (available in both men’s and women’s cut) is designed for photographers, journalists, and any other serious travelers who find they have gear to carry but need their hands free. When I first saw the vest, I was floored: it has 17 pockets (yes, 17…enough to warrant a ‘pocket map’ to orient oneself to them all!). But here’s the amazing part: it does not look like a vest with 17 pockets. They’re so well-designed and strategically placed that the vest appears sleek and lightweight.
I turned the vest inside and out, checking out all the pocket options (some I didn’t even understand how to use). The fabric is lightweight poly, Teflon treated to be stain and water resistant, and its thin enough that I’ve been completely comfortable wearing it in summer. The 17 pockets can hold whatever you like, but certain ones are designed for certain objects (and when worn with the weight of them in the appropriate pockets, the vest is evenly weighted…it’s amazing). In a nutshell, the vest can hold a phone, camera, water bottle, iPad, wallet, travel documents, passport, loose change, keys, and more at once.
I tried out the women’s travel vest on several (very different) trips, taking it with me to a mountain lodge where I did a lot of hiking, a family trip to Canada where I needed to pack a lot of kid-friendly items like snacks, tissues, and sunscreen, and through airport security on a flight home from Colorado. I have not needed to fill every pocket up yet (I just never need all those things at once), but here’s how the travel vest fared for me:
For use on shorter hikes and day trips, the vest is a great solution when you have too much stuff to carry in traditional pockets (especially in summer, when you’re lacking a jacket) but not enough stuff to need a backpack. For a recent hike, I carried a camera, phone, keys, and water bottle in the travel vest, and felt comfortable and able to move easily (a worry of mine).
During our multi-day trip to Canada, I wore the vest while city touring and heading out on day excursions (again, hiking, and kayaking). I carried the extra supplies I needed with kids (the above-mentioned, plus extra sunglasses, other people’s cameras, etc). I liked how the vest looked (bear in mind, I’m no fashionista, but I don’t like looking like a dork, either) and I was never too hot.
Wearing the vest through airport security at Denver International, I agree with Scottevest’s claim that this vest can be used as an ‘extra’ carry-on. I was able to keep my iPad, phone, wallet, and passport in the vest and dump the whole thing onto the conveyer belt. Did I have room for these items in my traditional carry-on? Yes, so using the Scottevest was overkill on this solo trip. However, I’ll definitely put it to use while traveling by air with the whole family, when space is at a premium. Note: Some Scottevest products do have magnetic closures, which I imagine would cause problems through security (and when storing magnetized key cards).
The Scottevest washes easily (a regular cycle is fine…just be sure to take everything out of the pockets!) and packs quite small. A few other details I appreciate: the iPod and earbud system to easily thread your cord through the vest, and the large back pocket (this one is designed for the iPad, but you really only want to use it for that purpose if you’re not sitting down a lot). The vest is lined with mesh along the back so create some air flow. The key pocket includes a key fob, and the sunglasses pocket includes a lens cloth that can double for screens and camera lenses. Bottom line? The travel vest is an incredibly well-thought out product. Though it won’t work for every conceivable use (sometimes you definitely need a bag or pack), for the right trip, it would be a lifesaver.
The travel vest comes in hunter green, black, red, or gray in the women’s version. I have gray, and it’s a nice neutral color. Pick up a Scottevest at their website for $125 (many other styles are on offer in a range of prices) or look for one at Amazon for the same price.
Monday, July 02, 2012
@adventureswben shares how he traveled with ZERO luggage, and a #scottevest! Great article:
See full article here: http://adventureswithben.com/clothes/traveled-0-pieces-luggage/
Travel blogger Ben does his twist on a No-Baggage Challenge!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
@weblogtheworld weighs in on the highlights of #TBEX! Here is peek on our site:
See Full Article Here: http://www.weblogtheworld.com/formats/featured/the-best-of-tbex-2012-my-offic...
"ScotteVest gave out free vests, which come in gray, black, navy, red and hunter green, to travel bloggers. Below I’m hanging with CEO Scott Jordan after I picked up my vest. It turns out that Steve Wozniak aka Woz, is on their board – nice job guys!"-Renee Blodgett
Monday, June 25, 2012
Another great #TBEX article, and great mention of their #scottevest! http://www.aspenreallife.com/2012/06/24/tbex12-conference-travel-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-173148
See Full Article Here: http://www.aspenreallife.com/2012/06/24/tbex12-conference-travel-bloggers/com...
"Another sponsor who gets the value of travel bloggers, Scottevest, doled out to all the attendees a lightweight, breathable travel vest designed with 22 pockets allowing for you to take everything with you without the need of a heavy carry along bag. I love that concept, “give and you shall receive,” for what travel writer wouldn’t want to write about a free vest that they received that has so many pockets it eliminates the need to carry an extra bag while traveling?"-Jilly3
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
@trailsnet shares an awesome review of his SeV Travel Vest! Check it out here:
See Full Article Here:http://trailsnet.com/2012/06/19/scottevest-trail-vest/#comment-1289
Monday, June 18, 2012
Keynote Speaker @cc_chapman shares his experience at #TBEX. What a great guy!
See full article here: http://www.cc-chapman.com/2012/i-had-a-great-time-at-tbex/
I Had a Great Time at TBEX
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I still remember the first time someone told me about TBEX. I was confused and asked them a bit shockingly, “What in the world is the teabag conference?”
We shared a laugh and then I learned that it was the conference focused on travel writing. As this is something I want to do more of, it instantly went on my radar and I thought about going last year in Vancouver.
Last week when I was asked to give the opening keynote speech at this years TBEX12 in Keystone, Colorado I jumped at the chance.
It was a bit of a whirlwind trip on top of all the other recent traveling I’ve been doing.
Landing at the airport and rushing to make a shuttle to the resort and then battling car sickness on the almost two hour drive to the resort wasn’t the best way to start out. It didn’t get better when I got there and was told to get off at the wrong location and then walked over to the right location where I had the “fun” of feeling my first effects of being at such a high altitude.
The Keystone Resort is nothing short of gorgeous. With over 3,100 acres making up the resort and beutiful views in every direction I quickly forgot the troubles and focused on the beauty around me. I mean how can you be frustrated when this is what it looks like around you?
Once I picked up my badge and checked in with the team so they knew I safely arrived, I took some time to check out the conference center.
I wanted to get a feel for the room I’d be speaking in and see how everything else was set up. Vendors were just starting to set up in the expo hall, but I got a chance to finally meet Scott from ScottEVest. They did a very smart thing and were giving out free vests to all the attendees. Speakers like myself also got a couple of other goodies from them and I’m looking forward to trying out their products in the field to see if they live up to the hype or not.
Everyone was talking about how backed up the gondolas might get to take us up to the evening festivities, so I headed over early. I got right on and began making my way up the mountain. I took time to get off and enjoy the scenery which was even more breathtaking at this altitude. Being at over 11,000 feet at the time really took my breath away.
I stopped to enjoy a band playing and people watch some visitors to the resort who were not there for the conference. As I boarded the last of the gondolas to take me to my final destination I was handed a glass of champagne and a warm chocolate chip cookie. Not a combination I had ever thought about consuming, but somehow it worked.
The night was filled with a taste of the Vail Resorts.
The variety and quality of the food was top notch. While it was hard to pick a favorite, I have to go with the suckling berkshire pig ragout over house made pappardelle pasta with peach preserves from Beano’s Cabin. It was nothing short of amazing. So was the wild board shoulder from Alpenglow Stube and the corned buffalo sliders from Keystone Ranch.
Of course all of these might have been slightly overshadowed by the chocolate creations that filled the dessert tent. Everything from brownie hamburgers to chocolate coffee cup cappuccinos were awaiting everyone. Best part was I talked to the pastry chef for a bit and found out he was from Cape Cod.
I had hoped to stay and chat with more people for longer, but my altitude induced headache was not going to let it happen. Knowing I had to get up and rock the stage in the morning meant I had to get off the mountain and hope that I felt better in the morning. It was extremely peaceful to descend on the gondolas as the sun was setting and by the time I arrived at the bottom to be blanketed in darkness.
I awoke the next morning feeling better than the night before. Coffee, a granola bar and one final check of my slide deck meant that I was ready to go.
I packed up everything into my GORUCK GR2 since I’d be leaving directly from the conference center and headed on over.
The walk was beautiful with just enough chill in the morning. I chatted with a woman from the Loudoun County Tourism Board. I guess I never thought about Viginia having a wine country until that morning. Adding it to my long list of places to visit someday.
There is nothing like the rush you get just before taking the stage in front of a packed room of people.
My keynote went off without a hitch and the audience seemed to be really into it. I had lots of people approach me after the fact to thank me for coming to the conference. I kept thanking them for having me!
While my presentation style depends on me talking and not on the slides themselves, I thought I’d share what my slide deck looked like for the keynote.
Thankfully I had a few hours to check out the other sessions going on at TBEX. I popped around to check out several so I could get a feel for what the vibe was. Happy to report that it was one of learning on all levels. The conference organizers had done a really nice job of mixing up the sessions so that there was something for everyone.
While I would have loved to stay for the second nights cowboy themed party and the whole second day of the conference, I had to leave early in the afternoon in order to get home for Father’s Day. I wish I had been able to talk with more people and make more contacts there for paid writing and speaking engagements, but family always comes first.
The next TBEX happens in Costa Brava, Spain this September and will be back in the States next year. If you have any desire to get involved with creating media around travel and tourism this is the conference for you to attend. Thank you to the entire team behind the show for putting on a great job. I’m hoping the next one is not at such a high altitude since I know I wasn’t the only one who ran into problems with such a short stay.
If we didn’t get a chance to talk one-on-one at the event and you would to hire me to create something for you, speak at your event or invite me on a press trip, I’m only an e-mail away and I look forward to talking to you.
Thank you to everyone at TBEX for letting me become part of your community.
Photo Credit of me speaking – Dave Cynkin
We made Jessica LOVE our Travel Vest! Check this out! #TBEX
See full article here:http://www.suitcasesandsippycups.com/2012/06/review-of-scottevest-womens-travel-vest-you-made-me-love-you.html#comment-6440
Review of Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest: You Made Me Love You
There is a palpable buzz and twitter(not the social media kind, although the tweets are flying) energizing the dimly lit room as 700 travel bloggers and travel industry representatives gather for the opening address of TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) 2012. When you gather that many adventurers and globe trotters in one place there is a guaranteed enthusiasm that percolates through the air, but the excitement about the opportunity to collaborate with other travelers is just part of the story. If we are all honest, everyone is also just a little bit excited by the promise of conference swag.
Scottevest ponied up with some of the best swag of the conference by offering attendees a free Scottevest to review at registration. While this line of “obsessively engineered” clothing has a strong following among serious travelers, I was unimpressed. Any garment that has umpteen pockets specified to carry every wired gadget in existence is certainly any tech geek’s idea of a good contraption, but could it be functional, or fashionable?
~Scottevest Women's Travel Vest in Red~
I almost changed my mind when I learned that the vest was available in neutral gray and black, but also kicky red. Still, I remained resolute! Pockets for gear were good for backpackers and photogs, but would never work for me. I know that I will probably never be mistaken for a fashionista, but with four kids I am already pushing the limits of frump-dom and I can’t afford any fashion missteps. If I am going to wear something when I am traveling, it has to be comfortable, and let’s face it-cute!
~Scottevest Pockets are labeled with pictures to show the function of each pocket~
While I was still skeptical about the aesthetics, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the engineering. There was a pocket for everything-a pocket for sunglasses, a pocket for my I-Phone, a pocket for my camera, even a pocket to fold and store the vest. Surprisingly ,I started to get a little geeked out at the possibilities for all those pockets, but I still wasn’t certain I wanted to wear it. Then I noticed that of all those pockets, only two showed from the outside, and the rest of the vest was fashionably designed with a waist slimming cut and a design that skims the hips for a figure flattering fit. So, I tried it on and…it was cute! Cute from the front, cute from the back, super cute with boots and a scarf. It was a garment that I would actually want to add to my wardrobe, but with all the added functionality of the pockets galore.
~So cute, right? This is Scott, the creator of Scottevest.~
After a day of wearing the vest just to feel fancy, I wanted to try it out for functionality. For my plane trip home, I loaded the pockets with my I-Phone, headphones, tickets, glasses, granola bars, and a notepad and paper. I admit I felt a little like Inspector Gadget when I reached into one of the pockets for my gear, but I loved having everything right at my fingertips. With the weight management system, I didn’t feel at all like a pack mule, although I was certainly carrying enough. I especially appreciated being able to have everything accessible to check in for my flight, but then keep in all intact and just slip off the vest to go through security. No need to cram everything into my bag and then spend time digging it all back out. This vest is my new (free) carryon bag.
~Extra Cuteness when worn by a baby, but I won't be sharing any time soon. It's mine, all mine!~
After wearing this vest for just one weekend, I feel like I am just beginning to really understand the value of the oodles of pockets( did I tell you there was a lipstick pocket?) One thing I do know is that this vest will be a regular part of my traveling wardrobe, and I will be looking cute while I wear it. Go, go gadget Scottevest!
~I know that I already mentioned that I received the Scottevest Ladies Travel Vest for free, but just because I love the FTC, so much, I’ll say it one more time. The vest was free. I wanted to hate it, but I love it!~
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Another great review of our women's #Trench Coat! Check it out here.
See full article here: http://thegermanbrazilianlondoner.blogspot.com/2012/06/excess-baggage-rescue-...
Excess baggage? Rescue is here!
Being a traveller for many years, I have always been daunted with the prospect of having to pack my suitcase (and hand luggage for that matter), even after thoroughly investigating each individual airline's baggage regulations...
But recently, I stumbled over a travel clothing brand which holds the promise of avoiding such agonies in the future:It's called SCOTTEVEST Travel Clothing and sells the most gorgeous Women's Trench Coat (18 pockets!!!) I have ever seen. Must have had me in mind when they designed this ;-)
Oh and for hot weather, they even have trousers and dresses or shirts for my Brazilian summer adventures!
Monday, June 11, 2012
The Frugal Traveler: Extreme packing measures to save on baggage fees
See Full Article Here: http://www.macon.com/2012/06/11/2056073/the-frugal-traveler-extreme-packing.html
The Frugal Traveler: Extreme packing measures to save on baggage fees
Published: June 11, 2012
With budget airlines beginning to charge for carry-on bags, the need to pack light has reached critical mass. Factor in technical gear such as laptops, camera lenses and power packs, and it becomes obvious that more extreme packing strategies are in order. A three-pronged approach generally serves me well.
Clothing: Items that store flat and suit a variety of situations make my personal short list. Pack a pashmina scarf, for example, and you've also got a colorful belt, stylish head covering and a dressy wrap. For men, swim trunks styled like cargo shorts create wardrobe flexibility. Tilley makes a smart-casual pub cap suitable for both genders that's space efficient and looks great with a variety of outfits. My recent purchase of a specialized women's trench coat from a company called Scottevest was strategic. The $150 price might seem steep, but the piece's 18 pockets hold everything from my touch-screen phone and passport to my sunglasses and a small tablet device, providing valuable additional room in my under-the-seat baggage.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Check out this great review of our Travel Vest by #photographer Peter Bates!
See full article here:http://stylus.batescommunications.net/productreviews.htm#scottevest
SCOTTEVEST Men's Travel Vest – An Excellent Photography Vest
I had been looking for a multi-pocketed vest that I could use for my photography gewgaws when I went on shoots, or to simply traveled with my gear. The last time I went on a shoot I had to ask my friend to carry my gadgets for me, so I wouldn't be fumbling with my equipment. The SCOTTEVEST Men's Travel Vest appears to be the solution. It has 24 pockets. Wearing it means means I can easily a flash, a flash bounce card, a notepad, an extra lens, model releases, and remote trigger on every shoot. I don't ever have to dig into a camera bag for them. One of the pockets even has a lint-less cloth attached to a small cord so it doesn't get lost while I use it for wiping lenses and glasses.
To my delight, a minimum of the vest's pockets use Velcro. This annoying and noisy substance is used in only three small locations: two translucent polyethylene iPod pockets and the wire groove surrounding the collar. (It is designed for winding earphone cords the wearer's neck.) Otherwise, the vest's zippers are so silent the average nature photographer will not scare off any wildlife.
I particularly like the magnetic latches on the two main side pockets. They flop into action instantly, automatically holding any contents safely in place. Of course, you can always choose to zip up the pockets as well, for double security. The jacket itself is not particularly hot in the summer months, yet it kept me warm in the chilliest of air-conditioned rooms, such as a movie theater. About the only caution I would cite for this vest is don't give into the temptation to fill it too much. Heavy is still heavy, whether it applies to a vest or a backpack.
Note that SCOTTEVEST is having a Father's Day sale that includes this vest.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Lee-Reid Family Travels: My Scottevest and Other Clothing Items
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Dreaming of summer, 2012...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
My Scottevest and Other Clothing Items
When it comes to clothing, I may not be the person to look to for fashion advice. Like a lot of guys, I don't particularly care what I look like much of the time, as long as I don't look disheveled or foolish. And I don't waste a moment wondering what I might be seen wearing in travel photos. While I don't hide from the camera, I also don't particularly care to be in the photos. When I see a photogenic or iconic site, I want a photo of it, not me standing in front of it. I do care about packing lightly, however.
It's not just about avoiding schlepping around unwanted weight, though that certainly matters. It's about striving to keep all things unrelated to the travel experience I seek, as simple as possible. I don't want clutter. I want my mental check list of things I have to keep track of (that I have any control over) as short as possible. Because lord knows, the list of other things I have to keep track of is long.
So when it comes to standard items of clothing in the climate of Italy in the summer, I'll be keeping it very simple;
- 5-6 newer t-shirt style shirts in various earth tones.
- 1 pair long lightweight cargo pants
- 1 pair khaki pants (dressy style, very light microfiber)
- 2 pair short pants - 1 cargo style, 1 a bit dressier
- 1 light long-sleeve button-down shirt to be worn over a t-shirt on a cooler day
- 5-6 pair of thicker socks to help cushion the feet
- 5-6 pair new underwear
- Timberland hiking boots
- Sandals for warm, non-hiking days
- Scottevest convertible travel jacket/vest
- Tilley hat
So yes, there will be frequent laundry to do. Since our trips are not short, there is never any possibility of avoiding doing laundry. If you have to do it, you might just as well do small amounts frequently rather than accumulating large piles of smelly, dirty clothing. Everything on my list will dry overnight if the weather isn't overly wet. I have learned to avoid jeans since they are heavy to carry, bulky to pack, bulky to wash and take forever to dry.
All of those items (except for the change of clothing I wear on the plane) get put into my Rick Steves backpack. We all have one - specially designed to be very light and to meet most carry-on luggage requirements. You wouldn't want to have it on your back while hiking 20 miles in the mountains. It's not that kind of backpack. But it works really well to carry from a train station to your lodging. There will still be plenty of room in the pack for some basic non-clothing items as well.
Why would I want to wear a travel vest in summer? Partly just as a convenient place to keep my camera, iPod and a few other items with me without having to revert to using my cargo pants/shorts. But also for security. I don't obsess about the risk of pick-pockets while in Europe, but Italian cities are known as being somewhat higher risk. I don't use a money-belt or any of the related devices. The jacket - with all of the pockets zippered and most of them interior - is a very safe place to keep valuables. As a bonus, it's a great way to get extra stuff on the plane without having to worry about carry-on restrictions of either size or weight. Since it's clothing and not a bag, you can put anything in there that will fit. I may not need to take full advantage of that characteristic, but it's nice to know it's there.
As a way of demonstrating this ability, I made a little video. Remember all that electronics stuff I wrote about in my last blog post? Well, watch this...
Obviously, I would never be carrying around all this stuff with me (why would I need three cameras and five iPods?) but this was just for fun.
One more thing; This post and the previous one refer to many somewhat expensive items used for travel. Lest you think this all adds up to an obscene additional cost, rest assured that each item (well, except for the travel backpacks) get used very frequently at home as well. And almost none of the items I have noted was purchased at regular price. Some of them were purchased at deep discounts during sale periods. Many were purchased slightly used on eBay. Overall, I would guess we paid about 60% of the retail price for all of these items, spread out over the last few years.
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