Category Archives: Gear/Guides

Scottevest – Last Sale 2017: 40% Off Select Styles

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Scottevest is having a huge sale ending 18 Sept so get in fast!  I have several reviews of their products and find they are excellent value for eco-tourists.

Important Information:
-All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges
-This promotion only applies to the items listed on the sale page
-Cannot be combined with other offers; cannot be applied to prior purchases
-Applies to in-stock items only – no rainchecks

-Only while supplies last; we reserve the right to end the sale early

There is no limit on how many garments you can purchase, so now is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite styles or buy gifts before the holiday rush!

Book Review: Top End Birdwatching By Mike Reed

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Top End Birdwatching by Mike Reed may be only 24 pages long but this little book is worth its weight in gold!  I stumbled upon a copy at the Katherine Museum about halfway into our trip after we had already been to Pine Creek, Edith Falls, Victoria River Crossing and Humbles Creek.  I had been using eBird research so I knew what birds to look for and approximately where; but eBird links up with Google maps which aren’t much help in these remote locations.  Mike’s book has detailed maps showing exactly where the main target birds can be found and once I started using it, I was able to hone in on places like Donkey Camp Weir and the Edith Falls Road watering hole where Gouldian Finches can be seen.  We actually ran into Mike Reed at the Edith Falls Road spot which was pretty cool, he’s a great guy and knows heaps about birds!

I highly recommend ordering this book before your trip so you don’t miss out on some of the best birding hotspots in the Northern Territory.  I just wish he would do a book like this for each Australian state!

Click on the image to go to the ordering page.

Scottevest’s 16th Anniversary Sale – Save 40% Through 6 Feb

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Scottevest has some huge bargains on some of their most popular products.  You can save 40% through 6 Feb by using coupon code SEV16.

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For tropical birding, I recommend the Featherweight vest (Shown below) or the Hunting vest which comes in a nice olive shade.scottevest sale feb2

They have some nice women’s styles for city traveling on sale this time as well.  See my more detailed review on Scottevest.  With more and more airlines restricting carry on bags, I find them invaluable to get those heavy birding field guides, laptop, camera lens past the boarding gates.

It’s also a good idea to keep your valuables like your passport, credit cards, SD cards, cash in the inner pocket and keep it on during the flight.  If there is an emergency evacuation, you will be wearing your valuables and can disembark safely without losing anything essential!

Powerseed Charges Devices Even In The Bush

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One of the biggest challenges for ecotourists is keeping your devices such as smart phones, tablets and cameras charged when you are off in the bush and the electricity supply isn’t reliable.  Enter the Powerseed!

This is the one I have and I love it!  It works with my iPhone and Nikon Coolpix P900 (but not the MS Surface Pro I was traveling with until it broke down.

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● Extra Large capacity battery, 4800mAh, this unit provides the extra power to charge multiple units on a single charge

● After 500 charge cycles(drained and recharged): the power is still up to 85%

● Output: DC 5V/1A

● Size: 96 x 42 x 23.5 mm (3.8 x 1.65 x 0.92 inches) compact easy to store or carry

● Supports a variety of universal mobile phone charging interface quick and easy. Comes with the following adapters:

● Mini USB tip

● Micro USB tip

● Tip for Apple iPhone4/S, iPad

● Tip for Samsung Galaxy Tab series & Galaxy Note series

● Tip for Nokia cell phone series

● Tip for Sony Ericsson cell phone series

● Tips for other devices like PSP and GPS

● You can charge this unit from your computer with included cable or use an optional wall plug charger

 

The first trip I actually used it on was the Northern Territory which I am about to start blogging about but I got it when I visited a friend in the USA after the South America & Caribbean trip.

WHERE TO BUY ONE

USA – Orlando

Samm Bucceri
407-496-8297

The biggest problem I was having is that the Nikon eats batteries like no one’s business.  It’s no good to find an awesome bird when you are out in the bush and your camera is dead!  The Powerseed gives a full charge to my camera which I thought was pretty amazing!

Did Santa Bring You An Amazon.com Gift Certificate?

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Whether he did or didn’t, here’s a few cool ideas to spend a gift certificate or just a credit card on.

TRAVEL ADAPTOR

I wish I had one of these in the Caribbean!

GADGET ORGANIZER

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT (LOL)!

Just to remind you that I do get a small commission if you use my Amazon.com link whether for the items above or anything you choose.  It helps pay the hosting charges and I do appreciate it!

Scottevest Cyber Monday 30% Off Sale

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Pretty much ALL Scottevest products are on sale through 28 November with promo code Cyber16 and it’s already started!  I use the vests and jackets all the time to carry my tablet/laptop and any heavy books that would otherwise put me over the 7kg cabin bag allowance.  I also keep my docs, credit cards, USB drives, etc in the jacket so if there is ever a need for emergency evacuation, I am already wearing my valuables.

If you aren’t familiar with Scottevest’s pockets, please see my review here.

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Scottevest NBT Vest Only $50 Until 14 Nov

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This is the lowest I have ever seen this product!  Scottevests are a huge part of my being able to travel carry-on only and avoid checking bags as I can put some heavier items like a small laptop/tablet and some reading material in the vest pockets.  I also keep all my documents, cash and credit cards in the pockets and wear the vest on the plane which would allow me to make a rapid and safe exit in case of emergency with all my important items secured within my clothing.

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The clip below shows how to use the pockets if you aren’t familiar with Scottevest products.  Please use the link in the graphic or HERE as I will get a small commission at no cost to yourself which helps pay the site expenses.  Be sure to use the promo code RAINCHECK to get the discount.  Hurry as the sale ends 14 November!

Field Guide – Birds Of Brazil

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It’s nice to see more and more field guides being made available in both paperback and Kindle versions.  I used to want a paper book with me in the field but as I get older and less willing to carry around excess weight, I am leaning towards Kindle versions.  If my recent series on Brazil has piqued your interest, maybe one of these guides would suit you.