Accessories for Travel

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Planes, Trains, & Automobiles!

Whether it's vacation time in the summer, business meetings, or visiting relatives for the holidays, we have to travel to get there. Whether by car, plane or train, we will get where we need to go. To make life a little easier, we need accessories. Luggage is a must, but luggage that is fun and useful is a nice addition! This lens will cover some accessories that make traveling to and from our destinations a little easier.

Leavin' On a Jet Plane!

Air travel continues to be one of the most popular ways to arrive at our destinations. The rules created by TSA and the airlines keep changing and are getting harder and harder to follow. I have found a few items that can help make your travel a little easier.

Samsonite X'ion 2 Spinner 29

You Gotta Have Luggage!

Getting there in half the fun! This upright is bursting with innovative design and performance features that are sure to make travel a pleasure. The interior is equipped for packing perfection with a quart-sized pouch, removable tri-fold suiter, two shoe bags and laundry bag. 10-year warranty.

· polyester
· Nylon, Polyester
· Four wheels-zero effort-multi-directional rolling, no weight on your arm
· Pop-up wheel handle
· Outside zip pocket for last minute items
· Imported

"Jet lag is for amateurs."
- Dick Clark

Digital Compact Luggage Scale

Start by getting your luggage ON the plane!

The Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale helps you pack for your trip while staying within required weight limits so you can avoid any extra airline fees. The scale weighs in either pounds or kilograms and has an easy to grip handle.

· Just lift, wait for the beep and read the weight
· Weight your luggage before check-in
· Strong strap to secure the luggage
· 100lbs/44kgs capacity
· Displays in kg or lb

Trunki Ride On Suitcase

Even the Kids need a Suitcase!

Trunki Ride On Suitcase. Trunki is the award winning children's suitcase for kids that love to travel! This fun, colorful suitcase is a ride on toy! It is perfect for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Available in bright pink or electric blue, Trunki is ideal carry on luggage for storing travel essentials, snacks, games and spare clothes! Trunki is airline approved for carry on. Entertaining your children as they wait in the airport is no longer a problem! Pack, Carry, Tow or Ride! Trunki weighs 3.55 lbs. and its generous dimensions hold 5 gallons. The multi functional strap un-clips to allow kids to pull their Trunki, be towed or carry it as a shoulder bag. With integrated wheels and Horn grips Trunki will keep your children entertained for hours! Locking catches for added toy security. Teddybear seatbelts keep toys from falling out. Internal pouch idea for storage of small items. Trunki Ride On Suitcase Specifications: Holds 5 gallons Weight is 3.55 lbs. Shipping Box Dimensions: 18.25"L X 8.25"W x 12.75"H Carry's up to 110lbs. Available in two fun bright colors: Hot pink Electric blue Constructed of 100% polypropelene Built in stabilizers and secure catches.

Zip-Thru 17-Inch Air Traveler Laptop Case

Get Your Laptop through Screening Easier!

The Targus Zip-Thru Air Traveler case is designed to help you clear airport security without removing your laptop from your case. The results are: Quicker airport processing; Reduced risk of laptop loss, theft, or damage; Greater privacy and security. This 17-Inch case splits down the middle, isolating the laptop on one side to allow for clear x-ray scanning. The Zip-Thru Air Traveler is lightweight, offers leather-wrapped handles, and includes an ergonomic, non-slip shoulder strap and trolley strap for attachment to rolling luggage. In addition, the case includes all of the best features of Targus business cases: a dedicated file section, zip-down workstation with business card holder, pen loops, key clip and multiple accessory compartments to keep items organized.

When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money. ~Susan Heller

Skooba® Skin

With a flip of the flap, the Skooba Skin converts from a sleek, padded laptop sleeve to a handled carry bag, or vice-versa. Skooba Skin is designed to protect a computer while carried inside another bag or suitcase, or to be used on its own for meetings, classes or other times when the laptop alone is all that needs to be carried. Also available in a decorate it yourself DIY version and black canvas.

Luggage Locator

Your Plane Arrive On Time - Now Find Your Bag!

· metal
· Beeps and flashes so you can easily locate your luggage
· Works from up to 60 feet away
· Safe for air travel
· Additional receivers can be purchased separately and programmed to work with your current Luggage Locator Pro remote allowing you to locate several bags at once
· Patented technology approved by FCC

"Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone?"
Erma Bombeck

Luggage Handle Wrap

· Use the Bucky Identigrip to help locate your luggage easier and faster.
· Elastic shock cord loops around luggage handle for extra seucrity.
· Make baggage claim easy on your eyes and hands with IdentiGrip!
· Hand washable.
· Dimensions: 5 x 2" and Weight: 0.9oz

Bucky Identi-Grip Luggage Identifier,Turquoise

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22" Sittin' Bag

Here's a bag you can sit on while waiting for your next flight!

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"He who does not travel does not know the value of men."
- Moorish proverb

You Can Take a Train or a Car

If you're close enough to your destination you might drive or take a train. If you take the train, you won't have to worry about traffic and enjoy the scenery along with everyone else. If you do decide to drive, some of these accessories might make your time on the road a little easier.

Portable GPS Navigator

· Complete widescreen navigation with the most accurate maps in a compact, portable GPS device with a 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen
· Spoken street names/turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
· IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip
· Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road
· With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device

TomTom XL 340S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Amazon Price: $84.00 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player

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Travel Pillow

Eagle Creek designs its product lines to make travel easier and more fun. Not surprisingly, the folks at Vista, California-based Eagle Creek travel the four corners of the world in their spare time. By yak, by Fiat, by bus, by fast train, or by airplane, Eagle Creek employees come back and figure out how their gear can work better in all of the above circumstances. Most importantly, the company listens to its well-traveled customers, who demand that their travel gear be smart, indestructible, and comfortable. That's why Eagle Creek builds every product with the highest-quality, most-reliable performance in mind. Every buckle, zipper, webbing, and fabric choice is scrutinized based on rigorous lab and field-testing. The company is also keenly aware of the environmental impact of its products, which is why it strives to minimize material waste and source and manufacture its products using the least harmful fabrics, trims, and packaging materials available.

Destination Complete!

Hurray! You've made it to your destination - congratulations! Here are some items that can make your stay a little more like home (or at least make you feel a little more comfortable!).

DreamSac

Those hotel sheets may look clean, but you're wise to be wary. Best bet: Pack a soft, luxurious DreamSack in your bag (it stuffs into its own 8 x 4 x 1" pouch). 100% silk keeps you cool and dry in the summer, and warm when the temperature drops. DreamSack has a built-in pocket for a pillow, and a side opening that closes with tab fasteners. Machine washable; quick drying. (93 x 69")

Silk DreamSack Double

Pocket Slippers

Slippers to Wear in the Shower

· Comfortable Slippers
· Black
· Polyester/Spandex Blend Upper ; Non-Marking Rubber Outsole
· Treaded Sole
· Breathable Mesh
· Made in China
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance."
- Anonymous

Power Monkey

Keep Those Portable Devices Fully Charged!

The ingenious, pocket-sized Power Monkey charges all your portable electronics, including mobile phone, iPod, digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, Bluetooth headset and Blackberry. It has a huge power reserve (40 hours for iPods, 96 hours of standby time for mobile phones, 1600 pictures for digital cameras) and holds its charge for up to a year. (Even works with the iPhone.) Includes four adaptor plugs, a 110-240v. adaptor for recharging in 150 countries, connectors for most mobile phones, and a black travel pouch. (4 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2")

Power Monkey

Tie Winder 12 Pack Storage

Set of 12 Amazing Tie Winders, the easy wrinkle-free way to travel with neckwear! Never press your ties again while traveling. Easily pack your neckties right with your luggage - your ties will maintain that impeccable, just-pressed look and feel. Use the amazing Tie Winder to store your ties year-round, avoiding dust and damage from tie hangers while maximizing storage space.

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  • Lindrus Oct 24, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Thanks for a great lens! I find the portable luggage scale indispensable when I travel to Halkidiki Greece
  • Coe Jul 26, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    Great tips for travel accessories! A couple more things to keep kids busy is a travel journal specifically for kids and a kids travel desk. Travel Journal for Kids & Kids Travel Desk
  • OhMe Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
    We don't travel much and I sure have been out of the loop because I saw Traveling Accessories here that I have never seen before. Great list for travelers.
  • ShamanicShift Mar 17, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    This is quite a comprehensive list -- here's a Lucky Leprechaun SquidAngel-Blessing!
  • StaciJansma Aug 25, 2009 @ 1:06 am | delete
    Very neat and interesting items mentioned above.
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