Comfy, lightweight travel shoes from AcropedicoUSA
A great bet for long plane rides, cruise ships and to slip on after a long day in hiking boots.
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Eagle Creek’s Gear Warrior Bags Make Travel Easy
Eagle Creek’s new Gear Warrior™ Collection is now made with 100% recycled PET fabric, but with all the features that make it a traveler favorite.
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Clothes that do double duty for travel
We love clothes that do double(or triple duty) for travel. That’s why we’re fans of of the Discover Baselayer Tight from Obermeyer.
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Clean, safe surface for kids – Go Happy Travel Tray
The Go Happy Travel Tray is a clean, firm space for travelers to work, play, and eat while flying
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Ski goggles that are a snap to change in changing weather conditions
Frustrated by changing light conditions on the slopes and goggle lenses that are difficult to swap out. We tried out the Dropzone series by Native Eyewear and we were please with how easy it was to change the lenses even in extreme weather conditions.
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Ski pants loaded with features from L.L. Bean
Frustrated with too bulky or too think ski pants. L.L. Bean’s Carrabasset Ski Pants fit comfortably, keep you warm but not too warm and are loaded with features
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Keeping babies and toddlers snug and comfortable away from home – SlumberPod
SlumberPod is tall enough for a toddler to stand inside, and packs down small enough to fit in carry-on luggage. Most importantly, it provides a safe, easy and portable solution to make vacations more restful and fun for everyone.
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Comfy PJs from Chill Angel,
These may be the most comfy PJs I’ve found. Chill Angel is a woman-owned Colorado company that makes pajamas from wick-moisturizing, breathable Merino wool
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Ultra-thin reading glasses, durable case – perfect for multi-gen travelers
If you are a multigenerational traveler over 40 chances are you need to carry reading glasses in your pocket. You want them light, durable and safeguarded in thin case. Now there’s a product that meets those needs and doesn’t bust your budget — ThinOptics, which weigh less than a nickle
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A recycled foam doggie bed that gets Trooper approval!
Trooper here! I really like my new Restcycle bed — made out of recycled foam — from Ruffwear.
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Cool gear for the well-traveled doggie
Trooper needs a durable but comfortable bed to sleep on in the mountains. The Outdoor Chill Pad ($45.00) from P.L.A.Y fits the bill
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Choosing the right gear for your next adventure
I just spent a few days at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, North America’s largest trade show in the outdoor industry, and perused all that’s new in outdoor gear
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Backpack alternatives from L.L. Bean
When you don’t want to carry a backpack, try L.L. Bean’s Day Trekker Waist Pack that comes with an extra strap so you can carry over your shoulder
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In rain gear, it’s all about the stretch
Patagonia Joggers are comfortable, look good whether in the city or on the hiking trail, have big pockets, are stretchy and even offer 50+ sun protection
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Trail to Tavern outdoor wear from Toad&Co
I’m a fan of Toad & Co. Another plus: a portion of every Toad&Co garment contributes to creating opportunities for adults with disabilities, as well as environmental projects
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Stylish flip-flops for travel and to help children with cancer
The folks at Hari Mari have designed a line of flip-flops that are lightweight, durable, great for travel and, more important, help fund research into childhood cancer
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Travel slacks flexible for all seasons
Lightweight, stretchy and flexible for all types of travel, mens and womens slacks from DUER fit the bill.
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Useful gadgets and gizmos for the moms in your life
If you’re thinking expensive flowers for Mother’s Day, think again, as there are so many useful new affordable gadgets and gizmos, not to mention apps, which will be appreciated by the moms in your life every time they travel
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Take along wine for mom on your family travels
After a heavy day of family travel, mom could use a glass of wine – but you may not want to buy a full bottle.
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Solar powered backpack keeps devices charged and you hydrated
The Energizer Powerkeep Wanderer is a backpack that not only captures solar power to charge your devices, but keeps you hydrated and stores other essentials on your hikes
