Every trip starts with a packing list, and every holiday shopping season with a gift list. Which is why matching up the two for the traveler in your life can result in the perfect present. The following suggestions cover the territory in terms of price and purpose. Some are practical, some fashionable, and some are both at once.
Wandering about in changeable weather, you can never have too many pockets—or layers of clothing to add or subtract. The ExOfficio Storm Logic Vest provides lightweight warmth and five inside pockets (for your passport, audio player, sunglasses and other essentials) and can be used as a travel pillow when rolled up and stuffed inside its built-in pouch. For men and women in assorted colors and sizes.
Avoid paying the consequences of overweight baggage by weighing your check-in suitcase in advance with this hand-held digital scale. Just attach the hook of the device to the handle of your suitcase and lift (it beats holding your bag while standing on the bathroom scale). Use it at home, then take it with you so you can gauge which souvenirs to pack—without exceeding the weight limit—and which to carry on for the flight home.
For personal as well as business travel, this carry-on doubles as a backpack and wheeled bag. And when not in use, it folds into half the size, allowing for space-saving storage. There’s a padded laptop sleeve; a roomy main compartment for overnight or weekend packing; an additional compartment for reading materials, miscellaneous electronics and travel essentials; and zippered side pockets for shoes or souvenirs. In black or brown.
This product gives new meaning to living out of a suitcase. Pack your stuff on these lightweight mesh shelves, drop them into your bag—and on arrival, lift out the shelves and hang them in your closet, with everything neatly in place. A timesaver when you’re in a new hotel every night, or a space saver in cramped cruise cabins. In small and large sizes.
Spark your wanderlust with “Four Seasons of Travel: 400 of the World’s Best Destinations in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall,” from National Geographic. Lavish illustrations beckon armchair travelers, whether your taste runs to wine-tasting festivals, watching wildlife migrations or hiking to ancient ruins. “The Best Flea, Antique, Vintage and New-Style Markets in America,” by Pamela Keech, fits the bill for shoppers on the prowl. Example: the annual Historic National Road Yard Sale, which runs along U.S. 40′s 824 miles from Maryland to Missouri.
Even if the phrase “in-flight comfort” sounds ironic these days, a variety of ways remain to at least limit one’s discomfort—several of which are conveniently assembled in the F1 Snooze Pak. The reusable zip pouch includes sleep mask, foam ear plugs, socks, inflatable neck rest and three individually packaged towelettes.
For photographers on the go, the MeFOTO Walkabout is a twofer: a steady single-legged support for your camera, boom microphone or flash, as well as a walking stick as you hike or stroll. About 5 feet when fully extended, it folds down to about 18 inches—and comes with a built-in compass. In a variety of colors.
Blocking out jet roar and cabin racket without sacrificing audio quality is a challenge for music lovers. The noise-canceling K 490 NC headphones from AKG Acoustics GmbH have won high marks for both lightweight design and rich, clear sound. Among the additional benefits: When you aren’t traveling, you don’t have to turn on the noise-cancellation function and waste battery life. And because that battery is built in, no extra batteries are required; it recharges through a USB connection. It also folds up and comes with a carrying pouch.
Bright splashes of color highlight this stylish, compact travel purse from Mywalit, the Italian leather-goods company. Among the features: eight compartments, a note section with silver pen, and a pocket for a cellphone. Comes in multiple color combinations, all with a detachable shoulder strap.
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