What's New, What's Hot: April 2016

24/7 Shoulder Bag: This well-designed, lightweight camera bag has an ample padded compartment with room for a standard DSLR, two zoom lenses and personal items, as well as a padded compartment roomy enough to store a 12-inch tablet. In addition, the Shoulder Bag comes equipped with a separate protective pocket for an extra memory card. Other attributes include an adjustable, removable shoulder strap; an all-weather cover to protect your gear from the elements; and a light-reflecting logo. The product, which comes in a black nylon fabric with tangerine accents, is part of 24/7's Traffic Collection of six camera bags, which range from a sling to a messenger bag. $69.95; www.adorama.com.

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Weekender Packing Cube Set: Just the thing for business or leisure trips that demand stays in different hotels, this kit by TravelWise comprises five packing cubes (one small, two medium and two large) that enable you to compartmentalize your necessities and unpack what you need when you need it without disrupting the contents of your luggage. Each cube is constructed of rugged nylon, has two-way zippers for easy access and features an open-mesh design that makes it a breeze to locate items. The small cube measures 11.5 by 6.75 by 3.75 inches; the medium, 13.75 by 9.75 by 3.75; and the large, 17.5 by 12.75 by 4. The product comes in a number of colors. From $24.95; available at numerous online sites.

Flat Out of Heels: These rollable ballet-style flats are designed to bring relief to on-the-go women whose feet are feeling the aches and pain associated with wearing high heels. Flat Outs come in a velcro-cinched bag that wraps around them for travel (they easily fit in a purse) that can just as well wrap around a pair of heels when you replace one for the other on your feet. The Flat Outs, which are washable, come in a variety of fabrics that include man-made leather, satin and cotton and feature thick, hard and durable soles with no-slip, no-skid bottoms and memory-foam-style cushion. Suitable for both wide and narrow feet because the shoes will stretch and mold to the feet of the wearer, Flat Outs range in size from XS to XXL. $9.99 to $29.99; www.flatoutofheels.com.

Moleskine Classic Weekender Bag: This vertical bag has a padded pocket that fits laptops and tablets with up to 15-inch screens; has three carrying options, with its adjustable and removable shoulder strap and webbed handles (backpack, carry or over the shoulder); fits airline carry-on restrictions; has multiple organizer pockets, Including an external zippered pocket; and is water resistant. And like other Moleskine brand bags, it looks great. The Weekender, which comes in black with an ivory interior, has a base that measures 15.75 by 16.5 by 6.55 inches. $149.95; store.moleskine.com.

Hang It Jewelry Organizer: Looking like an ordinary closet hanger with delusions of grandeur, this handy product is designed to store earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, all while keeping them untangled, easy to access and somewhat hidden from prying eyes. Made of steel, in three colors (pink, silver, black, as well as a soft black velvet) and in two sizes (original and mini), the space-saving Hang It Jewelry Organizer helps minimize tarnish and scuffing by effectively separating your valuables. $6.49 (mini) or $11.49 (original); justsolutionsproducts.com.

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