Seven of the best travel gadgets

ONE of these nifty gadgets could be the ideal Christmas gift for the traveller in the family.

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ONE of these nifty gadgets could be the ideal Christmas gift for the traveller in the family.

1. Solarmonkey Adventurer
Price: $149.95
Stockist: paddypallin.com.au

WITH the Solarmonkey Adventurer by Powertraveller you should never run out of battery power. This compact, easy-to-use, multi-device charging system is rugged enough to survive a few knocks. It is 20cm long and 4cm deep. It can connect to iPads, iPhones, mobile phones, smartphones, GPS and e-readers.

2. 36-litre retro Esky
Price: $79.99
Stockists: esky.com.au

FILLING this 36-litre retro steel Esky is like taking a step back in time. It looks the same as the one my dad filled with KB but the addition of a steel bottle opener, cooler and heavy-duty buckles make this a summer barbecue must-have.

3. Scrubba Washbag
Price: $59.95, including delivery
Stockist: thescrubba.com

THE Scrubba Washbag will save you a lot of money in laundry costs. It is an easy-to-use, environmentally friendly, light and very portable washing machine in a bag. You add shampoo and water to your clothes in the bag and the inbuilt washboard delivers clean clothes. Don't use it on your finery, but it is great for T-shirts, socks and undies.

4. Tumi luggage scale
Price: $80
Stockists: 1800 048 377

YOU will never have to repack an overweight bag at check-in again if you use Tumi's electronic luggage scale to weigh your bags before you leave home. It's easy to use, comes with batteries and gives you the weight in kilos or pounds.

5. Geneva Model XS
Price: $299
Stockists: Audio Dynamics ph [phone], or see genevalab.com.au

THE Geneva Model XS portable audio system lets you take the party with you wherever you go. It pairs easily with whatever smartphone or tablet device you use to store your music. The sound quality remains clear even as you push the sunglass-case-sized speaker to its limits. It produces enough sound to fill a room or help spark a campfire singalong. It's also a clock radio.

6. Tumi wireless keyboard
Price: $180
Stockists: 1800 048 377

IT TOOK me 30 seconds to pair the Tumi wireless keyboard with my iPad. It also can be used with smartphones, tablets and home gaming devices. It comes with a tough case and is easier to use than typing on the iPad's glass face.

7. UltraFit Sling Strap
$54.95
Stockists: joby.com.au

THE JOBY UltraFit Sling Strap takes the pain out of carrying your camera. And we all know how heavy a camera gets after several hours around your neck. The strap allows easy access to the camera so you can shoot and go. It comes in designs for men and women. It is light, ergonomically designed and easy to pack in your camera bag - the perfect Christmas gift for the photographer in the family.
 

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