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Monday, December 12, 2016

Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler

Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite traveler? This post offers all sorts of suggestions and includes a recent Gadget Guru segment from Great Day Washington as well.



Picture Keeper Connect 


It's happened again. You've taken so many darn pictures that you've run out of space on your phone. Back up those images so you can take new ones this holiday season. After purchasing the Picture Keeper Connect ($119.99 for 16 GB), download the app to facilitate the super-easy transfer of photos and videos from a smartphone or tablet to a computer or a portable compact USB drive.
Weego

How about a battery pack that not only charges your mobile devices, but your car as well? Weego is a pocket-size jump starter battery pack that can do it all. You can give juice to the main power pack at home or in your car (cables included), and then throw Weego in your glove compartment for those times when something in your car is in need of a charge. There's even a built-in flashlight. There are three Weego models, ranging in price from $99.99 to $289 (depending on type of engine you need to charge). Easy-to-follow-instruction are included, as are jumper cables.

HumanCharger

Sometimes, it's the traveler who needs the charge. Could it be that the quickest way to alleviate jet lag is... through the ear? That's the claim of HumanCharger's Finnish inventors, who say their device cuts typical jet lag recovery time in half by emitting light into the ear. The operating principle of the HumanCharger: The headset beams UV-free, blue-enriched white light through ear canal for 12 minutes at a time to the light sensitive regions of the brain that keep circadian rhythms in sync. The HumanCharger ($269.99) comes with a smartphone app that tells you when to take the needed 12-minute bursts of light (after you enter details of your trip). I haven’t tried it myself, but the HumanCharger has been certified to meet the EU Medical Device Directive.
Clean Wave Sanitizing Wand

Germs are everywhere when you travel. Airplanes and hotel rooms can be cesspools of microscopic bugs and bacteria. But the Verilux Clean Wave Sanitizing Wand ($69.99) can zap your these worries away. The wand uses powerful ultraviolet-C light to significantly reduce microscopic germs, mold and dust mites. Take the 10" battery-operated wand and wave it over doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures and the remote control in your hotel room. On the airplane, you might want to zap the tray table and the seat back pocket, two of the dirtiest places around. Frankly, I might be tempted to zap my seatmate as well, particularly if he's hogging the armrest. But the instructions do not sanction that usage.

Black Starry Night Arcopedico Boots

When a traveler is sightseeing, (almost) nothing is more important than footwear. Yet, for women, it can be difficult to find comfortable and good-looking shoes, particularly for winter weather. Well, these Arcopedico boots were made for walking. The knit upper, the soft textile lining, a twin arch support system and a cushioned insole provide all-day comfort. Just as important, the soles are non-slip.













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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

More on Travel Accessories and Luggage from CNN Travel...and Me




8 hottest new accessories for travelers

By Laura Powell, for CNN
Updated 6:11 AM ET, Tue March 22, 2016

This case stows takes dirty clothes and squeezes them into a tiny space to keep luggage tidy.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Carry-On Spinner – This case stows takes dirty clothes and squeezes them into a tiny space to keep luggage tidy.
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These odd-looking eye shades claim to help aid sleep in airplane by blocking out all daylight.
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Occles – These odd-looking eye shades claim to help aid sleep in airplane by blocking out all daylight.
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This lock requires no key, no dial, and no code, but is opened by a special fob or smartphone app.
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EgeeTouch Smart Travel Padlock – This lock requires no key, no dial, and no code, but is opened by a special fob or smartphone app.
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Trunkster is part of a new-wave suitcases that dispense with zippers in favor of a roll-top sliding door.
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Trunkster – Trunkster is part of a new-wave suitcases that dispense with zippers in favor of a roll-top sliding door.
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Could this device end armrest wrestling? Perhaps, but it might spark new arguments over who goes top and who goes bottom.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Arm-share – Could this device end armrest wrestling? Perhaps, but it might spark new arguments over who goes top and who goes bottom.
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This teardrop-shaped satchel is designed to distribute weight across the back and help improve posture.
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Healthy Back Bag – This teardrop-shaped satchel is designed to distribute weight across the back and help improve posture.
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Is there really a need for a travel organizer that fits neatly into airplane seat pockets? There is if you're freaked out by the germs that lurk inside those seat pockets.
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Airpocket – Is there really a need for a travel organizer that fits neatly into airplane seat pockets? There is if you're freaked out by the germs that lurk inside those seat pockets.
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Tiny hotel rooms often create big problems when it comes to stowing toiletries. This case creates its own counter to prevent bottle-balancing catastrophes.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
ORGO Lite – Tiny hotel rooms often create big problems when it comes to stowing toiletries. This case creates its own counter to prevent bottle-balancing catastrophes.
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This case stows takes dirty clothes and squeezes them into a tiny space to keep luggage tidy.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Carry-On Spinner – This case stows takes dirty clothes and squeezes them into a tiny space to keep luggage tidy.
Hide Caption
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These odd-looking eye shades claim to help aid sleep in airplane by blocking out all daylight.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Occles – These odd-looking eye shades claim to help aid sleep in airplane by blocking out all daylight.
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This lock requires no key, no dial, and no code, but is opened by a special fob or smartphone app.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
EgeeTouch Smart Travel Padlock – This lock requires no key, no dial, and no code, but is opened by a special fob or smartphone app.
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Trunkster is part of a new-wave suitcases that dispense with zippers in favor of a roll-top sliding door.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Trunkster – Trunkster is part of a new-wave suitcases that dispense with zippers in favor of a roll-top sliding door.
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Could this device end armrest wrestling? Perhaps, but it might spark new arguments over who goes top and who goes bottom.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Arm-share – Could this device end armrest wrestling? Perhaps, but it might spark new arguments over who goes top and who goes bottom.
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This teardrop-shaped satchel is designed to distribute weight across the back and help improve posture.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Healthy Back Bag – This teardrop-shaped satchel is designed to distribute weight across the back and help improve posture.
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Is there really a need for a travel organizer that fits neatly into airplane seat pockets? There is if you're freaked out by the germs that lurk inside those seat pockets.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
Airpocket – Is there really a need for a travel organizer that fits neatly into airplane seat pockets? There is if you're freaked out by the germs that lurk inside those seat pockets.
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Tiny hotel rooms often create big problems when it comes to stowing toiletries. This case creates its own counter to prevent bottle-balancing catastrophes.
8 photos: 8 hottest new accessories for travelers
ORGO Lite – Tiny hotel rooms often create big problems when it comes to stowing toiletries. This case creates its own counter to prevent bottle-balancing catastrophes.
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(CNN)Roll-top suitcases, germ-busting bags and sleep-inducing face spoons — these are likely to be this year's headline-making travel gadgets.
That's the takeaway from this year's Travel Goods Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Crowdfunded products and 2.0 smart technology seem to be the prominent trends in the travel accessories arena.
    That translates into a wide selection of innovative products, from the practical to the posh.
    Here's our pick of the best:

    EgeeTouch Smart Travel Padlock

    This high-tech padlock looks like an old-fashioned lock.
    It isn't.
    It claims to be the first of its kind to require no key, no dial, and no code.
    17 travel inventions we need right now
    17 travel inventions we need right now
    Instead, a fob using Near Field Communication sends an abracadabra signal to the lock.
    Another option is downloading the Egee app to a smartphone.
    While NFC is the primary unlocking mechanism, Bluetooth is incorporated to allow for vicinity tracking should luggage go astray.
    The EgeeTouch lock is TSA-accepted.
    Pricing for the lock and matching fob -- crowdfunded on Indiegogo -- starts at $45.
    www.egeetouch.com

    Trunkster

    Prior to its release to the general public this year, Trunkster had been generating a ton of buzz.
    It all started with the most successful crowdfunding campaign (via Kickstarter) ever in the travel products space.
    That was followed up by an appearance -- and a deal -- on U.S. TV show "Shark Tank."
    Now, it's a winner of the Travel Goods Show Product Innovation Award.
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    Trunkster is shaking up the world of luggage design with new-wave suitcases that dispense with zippers in favor of a roll-top sliding door.
    There's also an integrated digital scale, a removable battery, global tracking and a super-sturdy handle.
    Seductive design doesn't come cheap. The current website price is $355.
    www.trunkster.co

    Genius Pack Carry-On Spinner

    This case packs your clothes better than you do.
    This case packs your clothes better than you do.
    Hauling around dirty laundry is the bane of the traveler who doesn't want to get soaked by hotel dry-cleaning prices.
    The Genius Pack 22-inch Carry-On Spinner can't wash dirty clothing, but it can compress it to take up less suitcase room.
    Laundry Compression Technology works by expelling unwanted air through a valve integrated into one compartment of the luggage.
    Back home, the dirty laundry bag is taken out and its contents thrown directly in the wash.
    Other novelties are a built-in slot for umbrella storage and a strap designed to secure a jacket onto the suitcase handle.
    The case weighs in at less than eight pounds and retails for $258.
    www.geniuspack.com

    ORGO Lite

    We might like the price of micro hotels, but those tiny hotel bathrooms, where the toilet lid is the only place to stash toiletries, officially suck.
    This is where ORGO Lite comes in.
    It's an expandable, portable case that generates its own counter.
    Unzipped, it spans across most sinks to create space. Closed and zipped up, it fits easily into a small suitcase.
    Interior compartments are designed to hold lotions, potions, and toothbrushes in place.
    The ORGO Lite was another winner of the TGS Product Innovation Award.
    The suggested retail price is $39.99.
    everythingorgo.com

    Healthy Back Bag

    Ergonomics is a key focus in travel accessory design these days.
    The Healthy Back Bag tackles the issue with its teardrop-shaped satchel.
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    Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots
    Created by a leather craftsman, a doctor and a chiropractor, it molds to the shape of the body to combat problems of weight stress.
    With a non-slip strap to keep it in place, the Healthy Back Bag distributes weight across the back rather than pulling from one point on the shoulder.
    The designers say the more places a bag touches the body when worn, the lighter it feels, thus encouraging good posture.
    Price ranges depending upon size and fabric.
    www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk

    Occles

    This product, crowdfunded on Indiegogo, relies on the concept that the only thing keeping us from getting a decent in-flight snooze is ambient light seeping into our eye masks.
    The makers of Occles say their goggles will keep the illumination out, even if they make the user look like they're wearing spoons on their face.
    If used for sunbathing, they'll keep the UV rays out as well.
    Light, durable, strong and bridgeless (to avoid a tan line across the nose), the eye covers are padded with soft rubber.
    The adjustable fit works for a wide range of head sizes.
    Available in a variety of vibrant colors, the eyewear retails for $31.
    www.occles.co

    Airpocket

    The Airpocket comes with a wide band that can be secured to a suitcase.
    The Airpocket comes with a wide band that can be secured to a suitcase.
    Airline seat back pockets can be a cesspool of germs.
    That's why the Airpocket, crowdfunded on Kickstarter, may come in handy.
    This Australian-designed bag, made from somewhat pungent neoprene, organizes travel essentials into a neat package that fits in the seat back pocket.
    A wide band across the back allows it to be secured to a suitcase handle during crazed dashes across the airport.
    Add-on accessories include the Travelbook ($35) which holds documents in a slim flat case with RFID blocking and the Amenities Case ($20) with a see-through top.
    The suggested retail price for the Airpocket alone is $71.
    shop.airpocket.com.au
    MORE: Journeys with germs: What are the dirtiest things on airplanes?

    Arm-Share

    Armrest wrestling with neighboring passengers is one of the major annoyances of air travel.
    Arm-Share claims to end this territorial struggle for good.
    The double-decker device creates an upper and lower armrest surface permitting neighbors to use the same space, albeit on different levels.
    It's actually more comfortable, on all levels, than the airline armrest itself, and it folds up for easy storage.
    The product is expected to be available for sale by late summer 2016 for $30.
    www.omgiwant.com/Arm-Share_p_22.html
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