I am a big fan of the Scottevest products and this time they have really outdone themselves! The Tropiformer has been redesigned with various pockets to suit everything. The video explains it all. Click on the photo below to be taken to the website if you want to order one. It is my affiliate link and I earn a small commission which I appreciate if you use it.
Scottevest Tropiformer
Check out the Fiesta Waistband feature on the Scottevest cargo pants! What a clever idea!
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Scottevest Cargo Pants
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You really have to admire Scott Jordan from coming up with an innovative product that is so useful to travellers!
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Sottevest Sale
Now’s the time to stock up on travel clothing for the year, 20% off sale ends 21 Jan so don’t delay! These jackets are my secret weapon for avoiding both having to check a bag and pay for checked baggage. They have a huge range of products for men and women. I do get a small affiliate commission from using my link and appreciate your support.
No matter how humble your income and lifestyle may be considered back home; in many countries we travel to as eco-tourists we look like rich people. You may be safe from worry about thieves (other than parrots and monkeys) once you reach your lodge, but you still have to get from the airport to the train/bus station and maybe visit a market before heading out. This is where you need to be on your guard against pickpockets. Watch this video to see just how easy it is for pickpockets to get your wallet without you even realizing!
The obvious solution is don’t put your wallet in your back pocket! So where do you put it? We use Scottevests and carry our money and valuable in one of the inside pockets. Of course that wouldn’t help if you are attacked with a knife or gun but the majority of thieves in cities will be sneaky pickpockets and bag snatchers. If you keep the Scottevest zipped up until you need your wallet, it is practically impossible for anyone to reach your wallet. It’s always best to leave your valuables in a hotel safe bust sometimes you can’t if you are enroute from your gateway city to the nature reserve. Since we usually travel to warm climates, I like to bring the lightweight jacket with zip-off sleeves for added comfort.
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Some aspects of travel are just not as much fun as others. The one thing I absolutely HATE is checking bags. Some airlines will even charge a fee for this. And then you have to wait around at the destination for it to come out of the carousel–IF it comes out of the carousel! I just prefer to carry on my bag even if my free award ticket allows me to check a bag for free. This is the bag my husband and I have been using for the last 2 years and we both love them!
It’s amazing how much you can pack inside one of these Motherlodes! I can easily get my camera, lenses and usual clothing inside and have room left over for souvenirs! They are on sale now and come in 7 colours. I like the green one as it’s so easy to keep track of. It really makes things easy when we are hiking on a small footpath to get to a jungle lodge. They also have a laptop pouch in the back which is very well hidden from a potential thief as it sits between your back and the main section of the bag. It’s very versatile and converts from a bag with a handle to a backpack. I’ve always preferred backpacks and I don’t care if people stare at me in the lounge. When it comes to mobility, this bag just makes it so easy to escape the airport and deal with public transport at the destination. The dimensions (9 x 22 x 14 inches; 4.4 pounds) are designed to maximize your carry-on allowance and be as light as possible, no wheels to add weight, although they do make a similar product with wheels which you can see if you click on the link.
Since most flights also have a weight restriction with the carry-on, I use this bag in conjunction with a Scottevest and put the heavier items in the Scottevest. Once on the plane, I can easily put the Scottevest along with it’s contents in the Motherlode.
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GEARING UP FOR YOUR ADVENTURE
I’ve been a traveler for many years. I first started as a budget backpacker in the 80’s and 90’s, then when I discovered the world of miles and points I upgraded myself to more of a flashpacker. My husband and I usually travel in business class for long haul these days and we stay in 4 and 5 star hotels at gateway cities before heading off to our eco-lodge in the rainforest. The one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of traveling light. Many times, you will be transported to your lodge down a river in a small boat and they won’t have room for large suitcases. Also, most airlines have extra fees for checked bags. That is why we both now travel with only one carry-on and the most versatile travel gear on the planet – the Scottevest!
As birders, we have heavy camera gear, lenses, a laptop and guidebooks in addition to normal clothing. Many airlines have such a small carry-on allowance such as 5-7kg, we would be stuck having to check a bag and risk damage to our gear if we didn’t have the Scottevest to help us sneak the extra gear onboard. I usually put my netbook in the left pocket, some people put an iPad or a Kindle there. I have my iPhone in the top left pocket and documents in the pocket below. I may have an extra lens in the right pocket or a sandwich if the airline doesn’t serve food. My husband will have his pockets stuffed with birding guides, maps and any travel guidebooks. We are never asked to weigh our Scottevests on check in and security doesn’t care as long as we don’t have LAGs or other no-nos. They are very versatile for all weather conditions and have zip-off sleeves to turn a jacket into a vest.
Here we have an X-Ray view of both sides of a Scottevest so you can see exactly how much you can carry in one of these!
Scottevest has both a men’s and a women’s line with just about anything you could ask for-jackets, vests, pants, shorts, hats and many different travel accessories. So what could be better than traveling with a Scottevest? Getting 30% off on Cyber Monday! Click on any of the images to visit their website.
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