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Travel Tip Tuesday – Magellan’s Scottevest

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I am normally not a proponent of recommending travel clothing. But a little ditty caught my eye that I thought I'd share. I was recently leafing through my Magellan Travel Supplies Catalog. (And if you are a traveler, why don't you subscribe to this catalog yet??)

They have a new line by Scottevest- and they are marketing it as Gear Management Clothing. Uh, ok, whatever that means?!

It kind of reminds me of a fishing vest. Tons of little pockets, nooks and crannies to keep things close. It looks and hopefully smells a bit better than a fishing vest though.

What is this Scottevest thing?

Easy Access for Travel on the Go
Weight Management System- to balance the load and carry weight evenly
iPod and MP3 features-to control our devices through the fabric
Versatile Go-Anywhere Styling-so you always look great

They range from $75 to $150.

Personally, my favorite is the jacket. Probably because the sleeves zip right off!

Here is the jacket description:

Pockets? 18 and counting . . . As its name implies, the SCOTTEVEST® Essential Jacket is the travel jacket you simply can't do without. Designed especially for a woman's shape, it's loaded with great features.

For starters, the sleeves zip off, making it comfortable in any weather conditions. Then there's the multitude of pockets and compartments, inside and out. Load them up with everything from your passport to your iPod, digital camera, cell phone, maps and guidebooks, and leave that extra tote bag at home.

The Weight Management System® in the shoulders evenly distributes the weight of your gear, and the built-in PAN (Personal Area Network) System® lets you run headset wires up through the lining and out the collar for tangle-free listening. Lightweight and breathable, it's made of brushed cotton/nylon with a polyester lining and Teflon® coating for water and stain resistance. Machine washable.

I could see myself using this. For the flea markets, for adventure travel, hiking, bike riding, for strolling city streets and not wanting to lug around a purse, backpack or daypack! Or, for fly fishing, if you are into that sort of thing.

You could stash your hotel keys, digital camera, spare battery, maps, protein bars, full-sized guidebook, iPod, headphones, money, pen and journal- all kinds of goodies in it. Plus, it's waterproof and so lightweight it would take up next to no room in your suitcase!

I'll even go out on a limb here and say, without actually having tested it, I'd bet you could stash your pet chihuahua in it!

No, it's not Chanel, and although this might shock you, I rarely look like I stepped off a runway when I travel!

So, what do you think? Like it or hate it? Would you wear it? What could you see yourself using it for? What would you put in it?

And just another reminder- Friday is the last day for you to send in your My Melange Sent Me photos. Email them to mymelangesentme (at) gmail (dot) com

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Miss Expatria
March 3rd, 2009
I don’t need any extra bulk on my frame, so I’d probably keep stuff in my favorite travel purse. Also, I feel like I’d be patting myself down whenever I needed something. Eighteen pockets is a lot of places to look for stuff.
I have to send you my pix!! I will get around to it, I swear!

My Melange
March 3rd, 2009
I hear that about the *bulk on my frame thing* I am not a petit flower either! I can see where it’ll be worse than looking for something in the bottom of your bag, though. But, you might get a cheap thrill from contsantly patting yourself down Yeah, sick mind- I know!!
And yes- you better send me that photo!! I’m counting on it to make it a total of THREE!!!
xo

NurseTerry
March 3rd, 2009
Oh I can see it now..breakfast, leave jacket on chair. Remember it after walking 2 miles away from it…etc. as we age, the mind just goes. Everything needs to be attached to me with staples and pins. Lugging a purse is a PIA. Wearing all the junk that is in that purse would be a bigger PIA.
www,caringisnotenough.net

My Melange
March 3rd, 2009
Oh, I hear ya! Staples and Pins- Ouch Just as long as it’s not duct tape!!
I usually buy a solid black or grey shoulder bag- fill it up and then beg Chris to carry it for me. So far, it’s worked rather well….(until he reads this of course)!!
xo

joanne at frutto della passione
March 4th, 2009
This product intriques me. I wish I could get my hands on it before buying it though. Once you get everything in the pockets, are there funny bulges? I already have enough of those! I think I would get lots of use out of this, between travelling and our hiking excursions it would be really useful. I think I’ll go check it out.

My Melange
March 4th, 2009
I hear you on the bulges If you happen to buy it- lemme know what you think! For hiking, biking, ect- I really think it’d be great!