
To contain—or protect from—wetness in a pretty manner. Good for damp bathing suits, wet bibs, wee toiletries or small electronics. This one’s the smallest version, at just 8″ X 7″. Keep in mind that they’re all handmade, with lots of fabric patterns available.
Double Duty
The stackable, re-arrangeable aluminum pieces come in a little velvet travel pouch so you and yours can easily light up each night, no matter where you are. They double as Shabbat candlesticks, too.
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Keep it packed with your essentials so it’s easy to move—no, transfer—them from bag to bag. While you’re out sightseeing, for example, slip it into your larger tote or backpack to keep iPod, phone, camera, keys and such handy in its many pockets and slots. When you’re ready to travel lighter for, say, dinner, or a night on the town, it’s cute enough to stand on its own as a clutch. Comes with a slim attachable strap, in case you prefer an over-the-shoulder style.
Here it is, folks. The first solar laptop bag that can fully power a laptop. According to Voltaic, give the 15-Watt solar panel about five hours of full sunshine and the internal battery is fully charged and ready to do the same for your computer. One hour will give you 20 to 45 minutes, depending on your laptop, or could fully charge a smaller electronic, such as your iPod, phone or camera. You could plug into a wall to generate a charge as well. The bag itself is made from recycled plastic soda bottles, making it waterproof and UV-resistant. My experience with Voltaic and other solar products has taught me that when they say “full sunshine,” they mean “full sunshine.” If you need the charge, get serious about your panel placement.
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It’s hard to describe exactly what this squishy, beanbag-like little touchscreen unit is, in part because it depends on what you make it. Though the unit itself stays plugged in, Chumby wirelessly streams your choice of 1,000 free widgets, with possibilities including stocks, sports, email, games, weather and social networking. Helpful travel uses include alarm clock, digital photo display, music player and cheap gas finder.
Switch out the regular strap on a travel bag containing valuables—camera, laptop, passport—for this superhero version. Those are screw-down metal nuts that connect it to your bag, and the entire thing’s woven with metal cables, making it slashproof. Great for walking around, but you can also connect it to your train seat or cafe table-leg so you can safely relax with a catnap or a glass of wine without being on guard the entire time. PacSafe makes a specific camera strap version of this, too.
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Provides a scoop or a V-neck, depending on which side faces forward. A key layering piece that comes in a dozen colors.
Also: Congratulations to Mary Jo, winner of the Organized Traveler Set, of which the Poketo Travel Journal was the star. Winner of the final giveaway announced tomorrow. Enter here.
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A pop-up pocket-sized dictionary, menu decoder and phrasebook in one. All versions emphasize food-related words. Bonus: A pen and reading light handily tucked into the spine.

A swim mask with integrated waterproof digital camera, for hands-free snorkeling plus a hard copy of the experience. Makes stills or video.

An Indiana Jones-style alternative to the fanny pack—rugged, yet refined and highly organized. Inside, discover a detachable keyring holder and pockets everywhere, including special ones for passport and camera. It’s made out of Teflon-treated cotton, which resists stains, wrinkles and water, and is machine washable, despite the scholarly leather-patch elbows. Safari? Supper club? Yes.




