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GADGETS WE LIKE
Must-Have Accessories
FOR YOUR LUGGAGE ANYTHING TO HELP GET YOU THROUGH THE AIRPORT EFFICIENTLY
nifty nest for your laptop This smart-looking, compact, checkpoint-friendly Taipan Lift Laptop Bag from Booq has a waterrepellant coating on the exterior, opens 30 degrees to slip your laptop in and out, or 180 degrees for more access. A fully removable shoulder strap allows for briefcase or over-the-shoulder carrying. It has a large front pocket for boarding pass, wallet, water bottle, and other quick access items. A back pocket has a zipper on the bottom, so you can slip it over a carry-on bag easily. Best of all, the interior has multiple slip pockets and a densely padded Soft Nylex lined laptop compartment. www.booqbags.com
pardon me, your gürdle is showing This 3-in-1 luggage strap helps travelers keep it all packed in. It can firmly secure a carry-on bag on top of a roller bag (freeing your hands); or use the colored strap to ID your luggage quickly at baggage claim; or use it to keep a bag closed as a compression strap for over-packed suitcases. If all of these sound appealing, you’ll probably need more than one! It comes in six bold colors – green, gray, pink, black, orange and blue. It will soon will be offered in custom colors and you’ll be able personally accessorize it with initials, logos or your favorite design. www.thegurdle.com
10.2 MAR.APR / TRAVELWORLD MAGAZINE