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THE NO BAGGAGE CHALLENGE
SCOTTEVEST's multi-pocket travel clothing replaces all bags on this
record-setting around-the-world trip
New York, NY - AUGUST 19, 2010 - Around the world in 42 days ... with no
bags? Travel author Rolf Potts says he can pull off this record-setting
feat, thanks to SCOTTEVEST Travel Clothing (SeV). SeV is known for
clever clothing designs, patented features and multiple, purpose-driven
pockets developed to save travelers time and money. The average traveler
can avoid extra bag fees by supplementing – or replacing - their
carry-on bag with a stylish jacket or vest from SeV's extensive line.
But it's clear that Potts is not just an average traveler as he embarks
from New York on the first leg of the six-week No Baggage Challenge
starting this Saturday, August 21st. His only companions: a videographer/producer
to help him document the challenge, and hi s SCOTTEVEST wardrobe loaded
with every travel essential he needs for the trip. (see list and diagram
below)
While traveling around the world is a classic theme, and “traveling
light” is a popular concept, this is the first time these ideas have
been combined to such an extreme. “We don't believe that a true around
the world trip without bags has ever been successfully completed, let
alone professionally documented,” explains SCOTTEVEST CEO & Founder
Scott Jordan. “Even with the 30+ pockets in Rolf's SeV outfit, it's an
ambitious undertaking to say the least. I'm looking forward to watching
the adventure unfold week by week.”
To bring the experience of baggage-free travel to the audience at home,
Potts and his traveling companion will share the six-week journey
through frequent updates in video, photos and words at
www.NoBaggageChallenge.com . Viewers can follow along as the trek
takes them from New York to Paris, from Cairo to South Africa, and from
Bangkok to New Zealand before returning back to NYC via Los Angeles.
Sponsoring the duo's round-the-world airfare and travel arrangements is
the BootsnAll Travel Network, the one-stop indie travel guide dedicated
to connecting independent travelers through their network of websites,
blogs, forums and online tools.
“When Rolf told us about the idea behind the No Baggage Challenge, we
knew we wanted to be involved,” explains Sean Keener, CEO of BootsnAll.
“BootsnAll connects independent travelers as they plan around the world
trips, so we knew our community of travelers would be engaged and
excited by this – it’s a trip that I want to go on!. Rolf is gonna rock
and roll on this challenge.”
So how did Rolf Potts get lucky enough to go on this trip of a lifetime?
Potts is the author of Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of
Long-Term World Travel and has reported from more than sixty countries
for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times
Magazine, and the Travel Channel. He advocates a style of travel that
incorporates many of the same concepts at the core of the No Baggage
Challenge. SeV clothing, according to the veteran traveler, beats any
other form of luggage, hands down. "On this trip," Potts says, "I
believe it's better to pack an open-minded attitude than a suitcase full
of dubiously useful gear. And SCOTTEVEST is the ideal outfitter for that
kind of journey."
Wearing his SCOTTEVEST Tropical Jacket/Vest, a pair of SeV Ultimate
Cargo Pants, a long-sleeve SCOTTEVEST Q-Zip Performance Pullover, and an
SeV Performance T-shirt, Potts will begin the trip carrying the
following on his person:
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iPod Touch and
earbuds
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Wireless
foldable Bluetooth keyboard (for blogging drafts using the iPod
Touch)
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Toothbrush
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Passport
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Credit and
debit cards
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ID cards
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Small digital
camera
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Tiny deodorant
and toiletries ("A good social gesture," according to Potts)
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Two to three
pairs of super-lightweight quick-dry socks
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One to two
extra
SeV
Performance T-shirts
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Extra SeV
Underwear (“Prototypes made just for us,” Potts notes. “We're
putting them to the test before they're even on the market.”)
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A small bottle
of concentrated detergent (for daily washing of socks,
underwear, and Performance T-Shirts).
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in traveling light," Potts continues, "and that's very appealing to me.
I'd been dreaming about a no-baggage trip around the world for some
time. This vest is what makes the trip make sense. All the SCOTTEVEST
clothing is designed for travel; it allows me to travel lighter and more
flexibly, taking only what is absolutely necessary, so I can focus on
the journey, without the countless micro-hassles that baggage would
present."
About SCOTTEVEST
SCOTTEVEST is the owner and sponsor of the No Baggage Challenge, and is
one of the world’s leading travel clothing companies. SeV specializes in
stylish jackets, shirts and pants with a unique hidden pockets for
travelers, and a patented system of conduits and pockets for carrying,
using and enjoying personal electronics. In 2010, SCOTTEVEST became the
first clothing company to provide a pocket for the iPad. Visit them at
www.SCOTTEVEST.com
About BootsnAll Travel Network
BootsnAll Travel Network, founded in 1998, is a community of over 30
online travel guides and resources that connect and encourage
independent travel. BootsnAll has over 3.6 million unique visitors per
month and 100,000 community members. BootsnAll's purpose is to cultivate
an organic community that encourages independent travel. Visit them at
www.bootsnall.com and
www.rtwblog.com . Your one-stop indie travel guide.
About Rolf Potts
Rolf Potts has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of
National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times Magazine, Slate.com,
Conde Nast Traveler, Outside, National Public Radio, and the Travel
Channel. A veteran travel columnist for Salon.com and World Hum, his
adventures have taken him across six continents.
Rolf is perhaps best known for promoting the ethic of independent
travel, and his book on the subject, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to
the Art of Long-Term World Travel (Random House, 2003), has been through
twelve printings and translated into several foreign languages. His
newest book, Marco Polo Didn’t Go There: Stories and Revelations From
One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer (Travelers’ Tales, 2008), won a
2009 Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers,
and became the first American-authored book to win Italy’s prestigious
Chatwin Prize for travel writing. Visit
www.RolfPotts.com
here
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