If you’re looking for something a little different for an adventure vacation, there’s still time to make plans to run with the bulls in Pamplona at the annual San Fermin Festival.  Running with the bulls fueled Hemingway’s creativity, so it may just work for you as well.
What started as a way to move the bulls from one part of town to another, can now become romanticized in film and books.  Make no mistake about it, however, this is a dangerous undertaking.  Every year you can count on more than a few gorings.  No wonder it takes a fair amount …read more

Solar backpacks are a good choice for hikers, campers and other adventure travelers. You can keeep your cell phone, mp3 player, camera and more charged with the solar electricity produced by these bags.

This Voltaic backpack features pockets and wire channels for various electronic devices, along with lots of room for all your essentials. This solar-powered bag is made from recycle PET materials (such as plastic bottles) and is a great way to go green out on your adventures.
You can get this Voltaic Solar Backpack right now from NerdSeven for $219.95.
Image credit: NerdSeven

Perfect for the adventure traveler or photographer, this bag is not only a backpack but also a camera case and laptop bag. This Tamrac Adventure 9 backpack can hold your camera, lenses, flash and camera accessories, as well as a 17-inch laptop computer.
It’s padded and protected to keep your gear dry and safe. There’s also a large top compartment that can hold all your personal items.
Right now at Travel Product Guide, we are giving away the Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack. Retail value is $189.
To enter the giveaway, all you need to do to enter is to leave a comment …read more

I saw this a couple weeks ago on the list of the 50 Greatest Travel Gadgets of 2008 at Vagabondish and I just had to talk about it. Introducing the Treetent …

Vagabondish called it “no doubt the most expensive and useless camping devise ever created” and I must agree. This is a 13-foot tall tent that hangs in a tree and comes with a price tag of $50,000.
Inside the tent, you will find a 9-foot diameter hardwood floor and a mattress that apparently sleeps two comfortably. It was created by Dutch sculptor and designer Dré Wapenaar, who Neiman Marcus …read more

Heading on a ski trip? This boot bag is perfect to ski or snowboard boots. It features an adjustable shoulder strap and a zippered outer pocket for accessories.

This Dakine boot bag comes in a variety of cool pattterns, including the pink and green plaid pictured here.
Dakine offers a variety of sports packs, travel bags and other accessories cases that are perfect for adventure travelers who love to ski, surf, bike and more. To view their collection of bags and case, visit Dakine.com.
This boot bag is priced around $32 and can be found at ski retailers such as Basic Ski Wear …read more

Motorola Talkabout EM1000R two-way radios can give your family peace of mind when traveling on an outdoor adventure.
Whether you are hiking, skiing or any number of other activities, you can keep in touch. With a range of up to 20 miles, these compact two-way radios are helpful in a variety of scenarios, from a remote mountainside ski retreat to an unexpected power outage at home.
These radios even offer hands-free communication with their iVOX speech-activated feature. The EM100R has flexible charging options for ultimate mobility – a standard charger, mini-USB car charger or AA batteries for a quick recharge.
The …read more

For camping and adventure travel, clean water is essential. Many water purifiers are bulky or require pumping. If you are looking for light, compact and simple water purifier, check out this one from MIOX.
The MIOX Purifier is small enough to fit in your pocket. It’s easy to use and doesn’t require any iodine or pumping. It purifies by adding a dose of mixed oxidants to inactivate all viruses, bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. You just add water, shake it and press a button.
What’s great about this small yet powerful purifier is that it’s maintenance free. It runs on just camera batteries …read more

Kori has a great giveaway contest going right now, and you can win a Travel Kit by leaving a comment on that post.
Now I have a giveaways for you – and for every reader who may be interested in attending the Adventure Travel Expo in Seattle this weekend, September 13-14th.
The Expo features a trade show with informative and fun information booths, along with educational sessions, panels, and presentations.
I’m very pleased to be speaking on a panel myself with a great group of other travel blogging women.  The panel is titled Wandering Women…Planning Your Next Great Adventure! 
Panel Moderator is Beth …read more

If you are going on a hiking, camping or other adventure trip, you need to protect yourself from the sun and from bugs.
At ExOfficio, you can find a collection of clothing that includes built-in insect repellent and protects you from the sun’s harmful rays. The fabric offers breathability and moisture wicking to keep your skin comfortable and dry.
The Insect Shield bug repellent in the men’s hoody pictured last through 70 washings. It comes in sizes M-XXL in three colors – charcoal, palm and khaki. They have a cheaper hoody from Buzz Off that is on sale right now for $33.99 …read more