 GRAB IT AND GO
Brightly colored personalized luggage straps emblazoned with your name or a favorite phrase make identifying your suitcase on a baggage claim carousel a breeze. Personalized tags and handle wrappers are also available. www.magellans.com
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 CAPTURE THE SHOT
Joby’s GorillaPod helps novice and professional photographers alike capture compelling moments and scenery throughout their journeys. The flexible tripod attaches to a camera and rotates 360-degrees, while the rubber foot grips hold the camera steady, even on uneven terrain. Available styles accommodate all types of cameras, from basic point-and-shoot models to high-end SLRs. The innovative company launched in 2006. The product line also includes GorillaMobile iPhone, tablet stands and GorillaTorch lights and lanterns. www.joby.com
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 DON'T GET WEIGHED DOWN
As airline regulations get stricter for both international and domestic flights, don’t get bogged down by overweight luggage. The small, portable Brookstone digital luggage scale lets you weigh and measure your bags before departure to comply with size restrictions and avoid overweight fees. The Brookstone handheld luggage scale uses two AAA batteries and displays a bag’s weight, up to 75 lbs, on its digital screen. www.brookstone.com
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 GUARD THE GRAPES
Invented in 2006 by a wine connoisseur couple from California, Wine Skin can protect precious bottled cargo in checked luggage. Travelers can avoid additional shipping costs from distant vineyards and wine vendors, while complying with airline liquid restrictions. The plastic “skins” are double sealed, made of a vinyl exterior and bubble wrap interior. Also available in colors, they fit most 750ml bottles. www.wineskin.net; www.magellans.com
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 ROCK ON
Monster brand, the maker of premium audio and entertainment products, launched Inspiration, a new line of over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones, ideal for both daily commutes and international flights. With available interchangeable headbands, the Inspiration headphones offer extreme clarity and an enhanced listening experience. For hip travelers looking to make a bold, colorful statement, the company’s Beats by Dr. Dre come in eye-catching vibrant shades and also offer premium sound quality. www.monsterproducts.com
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 SCRIBBLE AWAY
Is the Livescribe Smart Pen the missing link between pen and paper and the digital world? With the pen’s record of what users hear and write, planners, attendees and professionals will never have to worry about missing an important announcement or scrambling a key phrase again. The Pulse and Echo pens do contain ink, but an infrared camera in the tip of the pen traces what you write on dot paper while simultaneously recording audio, linking the data for easy reference. By transferring your audio notes to your computer, your notes are backed up online. Livescribe pens also sync with the popular multi-platform organizational app Evernote. www.livescribe.com
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 CATCH SOME ZZZs
Relax on the go with a lightweight and portable Grand Trunk Hammock. The hammocks condense to about the size of a softball when packed into their small stuff sacks, so they take up very little space and are ready for relaxation whenever you are, whether you’re catching a break between meeting sessions or stringing it up between palm trees for a nap on the beach. Set-up is easy, and the sturdy hammocks come in a variety of patterns and colors. www.grandtrunkgoods.com
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 PACK YOUR POCKETS
Planners love Magellan’s Travel Vest because it keeps everything they could need for last-minute meeting emergencies close at hand while they rush around on-site. What it lacks in style it makes up for in practicality, with five exterior pockets and three interior pockets to hold and protect currency, tickets and valuables. Windproof, stain resistant and quick-drying, the travel vest is ready for whatever the world throws at it. www.magellans.com
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