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Get Lost Travel Books Maps and Gear

Expert Reviews of Get Lost Travel Books Maps and Gear

Citysearch | Before embarking on your next voyage, find research and advice at this well-traveled bookstore.

Once you spot the giant rocketship suspended from the ceiling, it's clear that Get Lost takes a playful, adventurous approach to travel. The two-story shop near the Castro is packed with useful trekking aids...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Get Lost Travel Books Maps and Gear

Yelp.com Review - by GA G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I travel. A lot. Internationally. And not the drive-by-sight-seeing-through-the-window kind of travel, but the frame-pack off-the-grid for a month kind of travel. And that's why I feel blessed to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dangerous. Even when I've gone in with friends to poke around for trips they're taking, I come away with books of my own. It's great to whittle away an afternoon there even if you're not traveling…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donald T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I first went Get Lost because they're one of the only places in the city that sell Crumpler Bags, but I've been back several times since. The fact that 90% of the books are travel related actually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Not only is the book selection amazing and thorough but they have a nice selection of unique gifts for the traveler in your life! Tip: Arrive early for the travel/book events as…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nessie V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I need a place like this. There's always something you forget when you're about to go on a trip. You can't wait for the interweb to ship it, you got a plane to catch! This place more than just fills…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alice h.

4.0 of 5 stars. fabulous place to pick up a map or guidebook, or to just sit and kill time daydreaming about the places you want to see. some travel gear too: nalgenes, pack-it cubes, laptop folders, travel pillows.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My first trip to this super amazing book store was last nite... because my friend was visiting from Tokyo and reading her book from Chin Music Press. Sumie Kawakami did a reading for her first book…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adri F.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVED THIS PLACE! I really needed to buy some Paris guidebooks for my upcoming vacation, and I was feeling overwhelmed by the thought, and options out there in the universe... a friend of mine…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by RblWthACoz ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn you. Damn you I say. As much as I love traveling, I really don't need a place around to remind me how much I want to be in another country. It's just bad for productivity people!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by n. h.

5.0 of 5 stars. cool store--i travel a lot and am a big travel narrative fan so i shop here often. they have a great speaker series as well!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the bomb! A great selection of travel gear, some of the best you'll find anywhere. And all the little absolutely necessary stuff one must have to make the task of travel easier. If…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by don l.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been forever since we traveled without stocking up on reference material from get lost. They have the best selection in town and will alway make reccomendations that'll help you sort through the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like other reviewers have said, this place is not cheap. The selection of travel books is a bit bigger than that of a large Borders, with heavier emphasis on a carrying a range of different…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne A.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. i LOVE to travel, i love travel books and i LOVE reading books from novelists who write about faraway places, non-fiction and fiction. get lost books is all about escaping…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. With the closure of the Rand McNally and Thomas Bros. stores, it has been hard to find travel stuff around town unless you're looking for out-in-the-woods type travel stuff which is best found at…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little travel store. Unlike the other reviewers here, I thought the staff was great. Seems like the only place in town to find a crumpler bag. They have Chrome bags too. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Regarding travel it has been said: "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed U.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Trains and boats and planes are passing by They mean a trip to Paris or Rome
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Be prepared to have your purses and bags collected once you enter. Nice collection of bags and luggage lined along the walls in the upstairs. Lots of delicious travel books. I wonder if they ever have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marijke D.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I've said before: I love book shops in San Francisco! This one managed to surprise me as it's cute, beautiful and carries lots of travel books and gear. They even had a large section of travel…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to find items for your travel needs. We picked up our money belt here. They have a good selection of travel guides. What's really nice is that they have reserved a section in the front…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd love to get lost somewhere, hence the name "Get Lost." Very clever, those travel dudes. And also, very sweet. The staff here is very friendly and welcoming. Maybe too welcoming. I've spent many…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great selection, and if there is actually something they don't have, chances are they can order it in a pretty short amount of time. I had them order a pretty obscure map that came in less than a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. GREAT selection of detailed STREET maps to far away and exotic places. Better selection than either Barnes & Nobles or Borders by far. A little expensive but its worth it. Don't come here to look at…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Located within walking distance of either Church Street or Van Ness Muni stations, this independent book store should be a stop for anyone planning to travel. Like with all places that specialize,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jin Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. More a place to gather ideas for a trip rather than look for specific items. Pleasing to the eye, but not the greatest selection in books. The maps are hidden away in drawers on the second floor (you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Real cozy bookstore on Market just outside Castro. As the store name suggests, the merchandise is geared around travel books and other things. Just another example of a shop in the city that sells…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by GLAD to be g ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Travel hidden gem on Market street. Super cozy bookstore filled with maps, travel books and travel accessories. I like the cushions and the calm and quiet atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marsha Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Get Lost has a great selection of travel books, including a section for accessories and messenger-type (mostly Crumbler brand) bags. There's two stories worth of goods to help plan your next trip.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Good selection of travel books although not necessarily better than the large booksellers or Amazon.com. Decent selection of maps. Seem to generate a lot of profit from massively overpriced…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tessa x.

4.0 of 5 stars. the selection here is quite good and i love browsing and plotting all kinds of expeditions. the staff kind of leaves you alone and has their own thing going on - but it feels like if i asked they would…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great Selection - Indifferent Staff Excellent selection of books, that is why they even got 2 stars. BUT you would think that people that were in to travel and exploring other cultures would have…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ir o ro o.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great little independent store and there ain't nothing "limited" about it. It is the kind of place that has repeatedly helped me generate great [travel related] gift ideas for family/folks…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

3.0 of 5 stars. A rather limited selection, but they do have some cool items that can be helpful for an upcoming trip - maps, travel guides and books, inflatable travel pillows, and those electric socket adapters,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ed y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent for inspirations into destinations. Cozy split-level place that encourages browsing among various knick knacks. The fun bits include items like "don't smoking" signs in Sanskrit, and that…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Typically when I go shopping, it's usually with a fairly specific goal in mind (e.g., find tennis shorts with decent pockets made of a good wicking material). If I don't find what I'm looking for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice selection of books and accessories. If you can't find a map you need here, it may not exist.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by A P.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best independent travel book stores in the city! Great selections and reasonable prices!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by maria d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Get lost indeed. Stuck in this no-man's land between Civic Center & The Castro, Get Lost proved invaluable when I was going crazy packing for my 2.5 week adventure of smoking Silk Cuts and eating…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just browsing in this small travel store gives me that delicious feeling of planning for a trip. This store is very well stocked with travel books and some packing gear, and most of all it's just fun…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

3.0 of 5 stars. used to have good lectures on unique travel stories.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great name, good variety of travel books from the practical to the whimsical. Absolutely love the map section.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Get Lost!

One way to survive in business is to fill a niche that no else does. Get Lost offers books, maps, an...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I drove around the city looking for a Crumpler bag (which are awesome btw), and finally found a large selection (or at least larger than anywhere else) here. I'll probably come back here the next…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great shop, fun stuff that makes my feet itch. My other traveling friend took me to a reading here by two folks who had spent some time in the Czech Republic (as have we). Liked the stories, but did…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie v.

2.0 of 5 stars. Based on the recommendation of the staff here, i purchased a Moon Handbook travel guide instead of my favorite tried and true lonely planet. The staff told me that Moon has far surpassed lonely…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Get out of San Francisco without stepping into a Song, BART, or Chevrolet. Useful references for the tactical traveler. Their hand-picked traveler stories are satisfying enough to steer you away…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Backpacks, messenger bags, guidebooks, maps, wheeled luggage, money belts, journals and notebooks - they have everything you need to travel except the stamina required to get through airport security.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Great Little BookStore full of Fun Travel Ideas

Get Lost Travel Bookstore has a lot going for it in this big citie full of big bookstores. They have...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by patrick g.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love me a specialty bookshop and I love pretending I may actually go on vacation again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can't really Get Lost here. It's just not big enough. They do have a reasonably comprehensive selection of travel books and especially maps--the latter in a big set of drawers in the loft area.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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