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So you’ve got the money belt, the 70l backpack and 18 pocket travel wallet. But what do you get the traveller who has it all? Well for something a little different than the cookie cutter gadgets out there, read on…
Extreme iPad sleeve for hardcore bloggingIf you’d asked us 2 years ago whether a giant iPhone would take off we would have probably laughed in your face, but that’s what the iPad looked like on first impressions. Now tablet PCs are the must-have communication accessory making everything from music and movies to books and blogging easier while on-the-go. If you consider yourself something of an adventure traveller, then the Extreme Sleeve for the iPad is a protective slipcover that is water and shock resistant meaning you can take your iPad on adventures without fear of ruin. The makers even made a video to prove it can withstand giant boulders (okay, bowling balls, same difference). We can’t think why you might need an iPad while undertaking extreme sports, but it’s nice to know the option is there!
Point it: Traveller’s language kit
We’ve all experienced those times on holiday when we can’t get our point across for love nor money. You order chicken (or so you thought) and end up with something unidentifiable on your plate. Well, no longer will things be lost in translation with this simple guide, crammed with photographs of everything you might ever wish to point at in an effort to make yourself understood abroad. We’re all for culture and learning the language but sometimes gesticulating wildly and pointing to a picture works best. Or simply amuse yourself contemplating why you might have cause to point at a carrot, hypodermic needle and large tree simultaneously…
When nature callsEveryone knows what it’s like when you need to go, but have nowhere to go. We’re talking about spending a penny obviously! The not particularly enigmatically named BoginaBag solves that issue, with a lightweight pocket (well almost) toilet.
Hydrochromatic umbrella Definitely one of those products you wish you had thought up first – the umbrella that changes colour in the rain . So now you won’t just be singing in the rain, you’ll be making art at the same time…whilst all the while keeping dry, naturally.
Lifestraw personal water filterThe Lifestraw has already won a clutch of awards for its ability to filter up to 1000l of water, as-you-drink. You can put the straw directly into a contaminated water source and drink up in the knowledge that it stops 99.99% of bacteria getting through the net.
Monarch lightweight chair
The Monarch 2-legged camp chair, weighs in at a sprightly 18oz, supports up to 250lb and folds away neatly to be stored in your bag or bike. So whether you’re waiting for a train or just didn’t get a spot, you can rest weary legs with ease.
Panoramic ball cameraIt’s not on the market yet but the Panoramic Ball camera is a rather cunning brainchild of 5 German university students. You throw the camera in the air and at the peak of its flight it snaps a neat 360º scenic shot. Just make sure you can catch!
Do you have a favourite travel accessory? Tell us in the comments box below…
Pics: PA Images, Gform, Boginabag, SquidLondon, Vestergaard and Jonaspfeil
