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PowerConnect-Dual: This handy battery pack serves the best of two worlds, combining as it does both an Apple Lightning and micro-USB connectors. This universality enables it to power virtually all mobile electronic devices. Small enough to fit into a pocket or purse, the PowerConnect-Dual from British-based mobile battery expert Echo promises up to 10 hours of usage time and will fully charge your device two times over with its 4000 mAH of power. $45; https://byecho.com.
Victorinox Wheeled Boarding Tote: While there is no shortage of wheeled totes, this is one of the best. Carrying the reliable Victorinox branding, this four-wheeled tote is easy to maneuver through crowded airplane aisles; it weighs only 6.3 pounds and measures a tidy 14.6 by 14.2 by 8.7 inches. Other attributes are a two-stage aluminum handle system; a rugged polyester exterior; a full-length, zippered exterior front pocket; a top pocket for documents and the like; a top padded grab handle; and a u-shaped, zippered top opening. The interior features two zippered mesh side pockets, a hanging pocket and a full-length zippered mesh pocket for toiletries. The bag is available in black and granite. $199.99; www.swissarmy.com.
Sleep Headphones Eye Mask: When some shut-eye is desired while in transit or at night in a noisy but otherwise classy hotel, try this velvet eye mask, which is combined with built-in ambient noise-reducing headphones. The headphones' sound disks, not so incidentally, feature an extra layer of memory foam so they do not disturb your comfort when you press your ears against them when sleeping on your side. The headphones are compatible with any phone or MP3 player. Moreover, the eye mask, whose velvet cover (in grey, blue, pink or black) is washable, has a one-size-fits-all Velcro clasp for fastening. $49.99; www.1voicenyc.com.
Brenthaven Collins Courier Bag: This stylish, yet functional laptop bag features a comfortable, cross-body silhouette and a unique protection system for your device that encases it in a layer of high-density foam while suspending it in a u-shaped cradle, thus creating space between your laptop and the bottom of the bag or sleeve. The Collins Courier Bag, which accommodates laptops up to 13 inches, has a soft chambray exterior, vegan leather trim, quilted tablet and laptop pockets, front organization pocket and quick-access phone pocket. The bag, which weighs only 1.06 pounds, measures 10.5 by 14 by 2 inches and comes in blue and gray. $79.95; www.brenthaven.com.
Ciao! Baby Portable High Chair: For on-the-go parents with little one in tow, this portable high chair will have them and their kids sitting pretty when they are traveling, visiting family or friends or even camping out. The light-weight product features one-piece construction that requires no assembly (it easily unfolds, locks into place, and quickly folds up again); a clear vinyl tray cover that wipes clean; built-in cup holder; and comfortable lap belt. According to the manufacturer, the chair, which comes in 10 colors, is suited for children age 3 and under. $67.99; theportablehighchair.com.