Tank-7 Snow Goggles: It is always ski season somewhere, so why not equip yourself now with these expertly crafted snow goggles from Native Eyewear. The goggles have lenses that are anti-fog coated as well as filtered to enhance the colors of snow-covered landscape, reduce eye fatigue, ensure durability and repel oils and water. The Tank-7's React Rose lenses, in particular, are photochromatic, which means they adjust to prevailing light during a long day of skiing, obviating the need to switch lenses. The goggles, which come with a hard case and a soft case as well as a low-light lens (with all but the Rose React), offer a wide field of view and a reversible mechanism that enables you to switch to an interior, reflective strap to help others spot you in the dark or during rescue situations. The goggles are available with silver, green and blue mirrored lenses. $129 to $179; https://nativeyewear.com.
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Velocity Weekender Backpack Duffel: Starting off with a lightweight backpack is half the battle when it comes to hefting your travel necessities without uncalled for stress and strain. The Velocity Weekender from Solo fits the bill in that it weighs only 1.61 pounds despite being large enough at 20 by 11 by 8 inches to hold a 15.6-inch laptop in a padded compartment, a tablet in a pocket and shoes in a separate compartment. The bag, which also has large side zippered pockets, is equipped with a padded back and straps for use as a backpack and a padded carry handle to transform it into a duffel. $57.99; www.solo.net.
Clothing Arts Travel Wrap Skirt: Clothing Arts, a company that specializes in pickpocket-proof apparel, has come up with this stylish item for women on the go. The skirt, which is water and stain resistant, has five zippered pockets for safely carrying a passport, money, cards, a cellphone and other necessities as well as an adjustable waist for comfort. Constructed out of a lightweight, pre-washed, moisture-wicking nylon fabric, the skirt is available in sandstone, navy and black, in sizes from 2 to 14. $99.95; https://clothingarts.com.
Eclipse Space Pen: If interplanetary travel is on your bucket list, better prepare yourself to send postcards home with this dependable writing instrument designed to function in zero gravity. Like all products from the Fisher firm in Boulder City, Nev., the Eclipse Space Pen employs hermetically sealed and pressurized ink in a semi-solid state that does not rely on gravity, leak or dry out. As a result, the pen can write in temperatures from -30 F to +250 F, under water and upside down. And if outer space is not your next destination, the Eclipse Pen works just as well on planet Earth. $9; www.spacepen.com.
TLS Vertical Mobile Office: This carry-on from eBags features a padded laptop sleeve with removable inch-thick cushions that can accommodate devices up to 16 inches in size. The sleeve, incidentally, can be stored in the bag's main or rear compartment. Moreover, a three-compartment file folder wide enough for legal documents and tall enough to protect most three-tab folders should please business travelers. Other attributes include an organizer (mesh pockets, card slots, pen holders), a large main compartment (16.5 by 14 by 4 inches), a vertically zippered passport pocket and removable shoulder strap. Weight: 9 pounds, 7 ounces. $179.99; www.ebags.com.