Broughton Quarterly - Fall 2007 - (Page 10) travel goods THE WORLD AROuND uS 50 BEST GiRLFRiENDS GETAWAYS This engaging guide by Marybeth Bond is filled with practical tips on roommate etiquette, safety, packing, budgeting, and other advice for women—young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed—who want to hit the road. Chapters open with women’s travel tales. $15.95; www.ShopNationalGeographic.com fall fashion Seasonal apparel for the geared-up traveler Items available at www.Hammacher.com Crushable PoCket-sized shearling hat Unlike other hats that wrinkle and lose their shape when crumpled in a tote bag, this supple sheepskin shearling hat retains its shape no matter how many times it’s rolled or folded. The buttery-soft imported sheepskin will keep your head and ears warm this fall, and it’s been treated to repel water, making it an ideal travel partner. $69.95 iRiSH WALKiNG CApE Perfect for those brisk autumn days, this traditional Irish cape is soft and comfortable, yet effectively keeps out the cold. Made of a blend of wool, cashmere, and nylon, the unlined cape has two patch pockets on the front for gloves and other items. The hood can also be rolled into a scarf. One size fits all; the loose-fitting design allows for ease of movement. $269.95 100 DAYS iN pHOTOGRApHS More than a book of pictures, this is a compelling visual journey through our age—an odyssey that’s personal and universal, immediate and timeless. To create it, Getty Images and National Geographic identified 100 days that represent defining moments of the past 150 years. $35; www.Amazon.com URUGUAYAN SHEARLiNG COAT Handmade from the finest quality unfinished shearling lamb hides, this coat is tailored to provide a gentle drape that easily fits over a sport coat without bunching at the shoulders or restricting movement. The edges are sheared to ensure flat, even seams, and each piece is handsewn to reinforce strength at stress points. The coat’s silky smooth exterior belies its rugged durability. $849.95 CLASSiC LEATHER DUSTER Hand-tailored of the softest Italian calf nubuck leather, this classic western duster is the finest available. The durable leather of the duster is infused with aniline dyes in the tanning process. This process not only lengthens the life of the leather and enhances its color, but also gives it a lush pebble-grained texture buffed to a velvet-smooth surface, without the stiffness of traditional oilskin. $599.95 10 Broughton Quarterly Fall 2007 http://www.Hammacher.com http://www.ShopNationalGeographic.com http://www.Amazon.com
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