Travel In Style: 25 Gadgets & Tech Accessories for Travelers

Whether you like it or not, chances are good that you will be one of the millions of travelers in the air or on the roads this holiday season. No matter how much I try to prepare myself for the annual flight home for the holidays, I inevitably wind up at the airport in a flurry of stress, mess, and discombobulation. I'd like to think that I could learn a lesson from the frequent fliers I see around me, but to be honest, most of them seem to be stressed out as well. If gadgets, electronics, and organizational accessories can revolutionize our work habits and our daily lives, why can't they alleviate all our travel woes? Well, I think they certainly can. If you invest in a few well designed items for traveling, I guarantee you won't regret it. Durable, minimalist luggage; organized electronics that are stowed away and easy accessible; accessories which provide in-flight entertainment and extreme comfort--these are the things that ease the pains of travel and will save you hours of wasted energy and stress.

Keeping in mind the need for good design and aesthetic appeal, I've rounded up 25 of my travel essentials that will see you through all stages of the process. While you can definitely get away without owning everything on this list and a few items are definitely dreamy splurges, I do believe that you should consider treating yourself to a couple from each category, especially if you're a frequent traveler or if you plan to journey abroad. I hope to see my fellow travelers investing in their own peace of mind this holiday season, and I for one promise never again to be the disorganized and panicked person holding you up in the security line because I can't find my toiletries or wrench my computer from my overstuffed bag.

I'd love to hear from frequent travelers or air commuters on how they prepare for trips. What accessories or gadgets have helped make your travels easier?

[image above, clockwise from left: MUJI hanging bath case $23, F1 retro document holder $28, Travelteq leather case $518, Mini sewing & first aid kits $7 each, Jack Spade wool felt swiss brief $355, Slimline travel umbrella $15, Nomadic biz brief bag $110, Temple tote bag (similar to shown) $247]

[image above, clockwise from left: Kindle DX in white $189, Sony noise canceling headphones $115, Kashmere travel set $225, IClooly aluminum stand for iphones $30, Phillippi travel wallet $44, MUJI foldable slippers in bag $10, Grid-it electronics organizer $22, Eagle Creek motion bands $8, MUJI pouch organizer $15]



[image above, clockwise from top: Manduka superlite travel yoga mat $36, Phillips retractable USB adapter kit $7, Universal 4-in-1 adapter $30, Jet lag alarm clock $45, portable travel outlet $15, Canon Powershot digital camera $200, Compact speakers $20, iHome rechargeable mini speaker $20]



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