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Jorno Bluetooth Keyboard: Closed, this tri-fold wireless keyboard is so compact it will fit in a purse, carryon or the palm of your hand. Easily paired by way of Bluetooth connectivity with a smart phone or tablet, the Jorno is but 6.6 mm when fully extended and features keys only 10% smaller than those of a standard keyboard. Included is a vegan leather protective case that functions as an adjustable stand that can hold the device in either portrait or landscape orientation. Tech specs: The keyboard weighs 6.51 ounces, has a rechargeable lithium ion battery capable of 85 hours of interrupted use; and has an operating distance of 32 feet. $99; www.jornostore.com.
Zero Air II 26-Inch Travel Case: The highly esteemed luggage maker, Zero Halliburton, is offering a new line of light-weight bags, including this 26-inch polycarbonate, hard-bodied spinner. Among the product line's attributes are a magnesium, telescoping handle system; a pop-up, TSA-approved three-digit combination lock; a fully lined interior, with compression straps and mesh compartments; and four wheels that roll with ball-bearing-assisted ease. The Zero Air II Travel Case weighs just under 8 pounds, measures 19 by 11 by 28 inches, and is available in a variety of colors. $495; www.zerohalliburton.com.
ecbc Pegasus Wheeled Backpack: This efficient and practical carryon/backpack comes with a number of features designed for the connected traveler. For one, the Pegasus features what ecbc calls the "checkpoint-friendly FastPass System," which enables you to unzip a specially designed compartment and lay flat your protected devices and power cords for easy TSA inspection without having to unpack them. Travelers bearing electronic devices (and who doesn't these days?) will also appreciate the bag's included portable power pack for those times when your devices need an emergency boost. For versatility's sake, the backpack's padded shoulder straps can be zipped away and stored, turning the Pegasus into a wheeled carryon. The Pegasus, which weighs 7 pounds and measures 22 by 14 by 9 inches, offers a padded pocket that can accommodate up to a 15-inch laptop, a phone pocket, a zippered water bottle holder, and a water-resistant exterior in five available colors. $399.99; www.ec-bc.com.
Two video cams for outdoor enthusiasts:
• MHD 2.0 Action camera: At its highest setting, this cam offers HD 1920p by 1080p resolution, with 24-bit color depth at 30 frames per second. In addition to also offering a 170-degree field of view, the MDH 2.0 is waterproof to a depth of 10 meters without a separate enclosure; is dust, shock and freeze proof; and has a locking orientation that extends to 270 degrees. Other goodies: The camera, which can be used to take still images; works with Windows and Mac computers; weighs only 4.6 ounces; measures 4.3 by 1.5 by 1.6 inches; has a rechargeable battery life of 2.5 hours; and comes with a mounting bracket. (It also can be mounted on a standard threaded mount.) $89.99: www.monoprice.com.
• SeaLife Micro HD: This ultra-compact, permanently sealed waterproof camera features a 140-degree wide-angle lens; 13 megapixels still-image resolution; and the ability to take videos at either 30 or 60 frames per second. Capable of shooting 16 gigabytes of HD images and 1080p HD videos, the Micro HD is self-contained and maintenance free in that it does not have a housing, removable battery memory cards, o-rings, openings or latches of any kind. Downloading of images and videos is achieved by attaching an included USB cable to waterproof contacts on the bottom of the camera. The USB port is an external contact that can be used to sync or charge (three hours of continuous use) the camera. $399.95; www.sealife-cameras.com.