Accessories that make travel easier

Experienced travellers know that the right travel gear can make all the difference in a trip living up to, or surpassing, expectations. Don’t let the wrong travel gear sidetrack your dream vacation. Here are some of the coolest gadgets, gizmos and accessories that might make you the happiest traveller at the airport.

Luxe Leather Entrepreneur Briefcase by Genius Pack — This innovative, high-quality leather

Lux Leather Entrepreneur.

Lux Leather Entrepreneur.

briefcase is loaded with compartments and is a good go-to travel bag for business trips. Ultra-smooth 100 per cent genuine Nappa leather briefcase holds travel essentials, with compartments for laptop, tablet, smartphone, business cards, pens, umbrella, magazines, and more. Features include a water-resistant umbrella pocket to store the micro travel umbrella, padded compartment for laptops, a tablet compartment and adjustable shoulder strap. Quick access front pocket allows access to your smartphone and a rear access pocket for a newspaper or magazine. Easily slides on top of trolley handle of any luggage. Recharge your smartphone directly from the bag with the Portable Mobile Charger. geniuspack.com

HomingPIN —HomingPin provides travellers with baggage tags, key rings and stickers that have a unique tracking number. HomingPIN is integrated into the WorldTracer baggage tracing

HomingPIN.

HomingPIN.

systems in 2,200 airports worldwide, and reduces the time it takes to match a found bag to its owner in mere seconds. Once the bag is located with the HomingPin, a text message is sent instantly to the owner. HomingPIN labels can also be attached to cell phones, laptops, cameras and passports. If you leave something on a bus, train, taxi or restaurant, the finder can simply connect to the owner by going to homingpin.com

NEET Cable Keeper — Cable management solution will organize, protect and help users identify their mobile device cables — all in one neat little package. The Cable Keeper allows you to form your cables into compact shapes and supports your cables by bearing some of the strain when winding and bending your cables, which can lengthen the life of your cable. The vibrant, fabric shell is designed to protect your cables from frays and ripping. It also

NEET Cable Keeper.

NEET Cable Keeper.

gives your cable a bit of flare, personality and identity, so now you know which cable is yours. The zipper pull allows you to install new cables or install additional/multiple cables to give you the ability to organize all the cords you need in one sleeve. neetproducts.com

iHome Omni 3000 Portable Battery & Lightning Charger — Compact design with fold-away prongs for a great travel solution. Use your own cable to charge an alternate device. 150 per cent extra battery—3,000 mAh allows for 12 hours of web browsing, 9 hours of talk time or 8 hours of video. LED power indicator lets you know how much charge is left. Compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ and iPhone 5/5s. Also available in Micro USB connectivity for Android phones. ihomecases.com/omni-3000-mah-portable-battery-lightning

Lifeworks "Life Support" Shoulder Bag.

Lifeworks “Life Support” Shoulder Bag.

Lifeworks “Life Support” Shoulder Bag — This versatile shoulder bag has “future-retro” styling with updated features. Dedicated protective pocket fits up to a 16″ laptop. Secondary storage pockets provide simple organization. Easy access mesh side pocket is great for carrying a beverage or anything at your fingertips. Protective top access pocket is zippered to keep valuables in place and is perfect for a pair of sunglasses. Side-zippered pocket is the perfect place to store valuables. Great for travelling and slips over most luggage handles. Ergonomic comfort handle with neoprene padding helps lighten your load. Available in three colour combos: camo/brown, black/red and tan/black. golifeworks.com/shoulder-bag.html

iHome PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank —The versatile PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank provides portable power and charging for smart phones and tablets – great for travelling, camping and hiking. It quickly and easily attaches to backpacks, handbags, duffel bags and carry-on bags. Just connect the backup battery to any smart phone to recharge and continue using. The

iHome PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank.

iHome PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank.

PowerClip can be recharged from any standard USB port. Available in 2,600mAh, 5,200mAh and 7,800mAh capacities (for reference, an iPhone 5s is powered by a 1,600 mAh battery). Available in four colors: black, green, navy and red. ihomecases.com

Vinnibag Inflatable Travel Bag.

Vinnibag Inflatable Travel Bag.

Vinnibag Inflatable Travel Bag — How do you safely get bottles of aged Italian wine or pure olive oil back home after a coastal holiday? Not rolled up in a hotel towel, but in an inflatable, reusable Vinnibag. Liquids, fine collectible items and any fragile valuables will be safe in a reusable Vinnibag in checked luggage. VinniBag is TSA-friendly and was engineered specifically to withstand air travel and high altitudes. The design and materials allow for significant changes in air pressure and temperatures. Sophisticated testing was done at an independent test lab using altitude chambers that surpass normal conditions in aircraft cargo holds. Packing one is easy. Travellers stick items in the bag, inflate it with a few breaths of air, snap the bag closed, pack in their travel bag, and then deflate when they get home. Vinnibags can be reused as an ice pack, a smartphone holder in water, or even a bath pillow. vinnibag.com