Jemma Birdie Bag: Great for overnighters or a spell at the gym, this all-in-one tote is attractive and practical. It features a soft Italian nylon exterior, a black and white nylon lining, front slip laptop pocket, large central compartment, water bottle holder, wallet and phone pockets, card slots, detachable key strap, back zipper pocket and side zipper pocket. In addition, the Birdie Bag, which measures 17 by 11 by 9 inches and weighs about two pounds, includes a ventilated exterior shoe compartment; an adjustable, removable cross-body strap; and metallic feet at its base. A further inducement: The tote comes with a matching cosmetic case. Available colors are black, British tan and oxford blue. $198; www.jemmabag.com.
Ekobrew Coffee Filter: Travelers dependent upon single-serve coffee brewers for their get-up-and-go morning cuppa will love this ecologically sound gadget: a reusable coffee filter that allows you to choose your own fresh grind while reducing waste and being considerate of the environment. The Ekobrew, which is made with stainless steel mesh, is easy to clean and can be filled with the requisite amount of fresh-ground coffee to produce your brew strength of choice. If you find pre-packed K-cups wanting, this could be the product for you. $15.99; www.ekobrew.com.
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Delsey 25-inch Expandable Spinner Trolley: From the French luggage firm's Cruise Lite hard-side line comes this lightweight (9.2 pounds) polycarbonate bag with a handy overweight indicator built into the side handle to indicate if it is hefting more than a 50-pound weigh-in limit. Unlike other hard-side luggage, Cruise Lite bags open like a soft-side case, at a 90-10 lid-to-main compartment ratio, which allows for easy packing and convenient last-minute access to needed items. Other attributes range from top and side carry handles, double spinner wheels, expandable main compartment, recessed TSA-accepted combinations lock and an ID tag built into the telescopic handle. Choice of blue or red exterior. $159.99; shop.delsey.com.
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- Master & Dynamic MH30 On-Ear Headphones: This handsome product is as good as it looks, which is very good indeed. It sports a premium grain leather headband, with a lambskin interior; a forged aluminum body; removable/replaceable memory foam ear pads wrapped in lambskin; stainless steel components, such as the ear-cup harness hinge and adjustment post; and magnetized ear pads. Foldable hinges make the MH30 an easy travel accoutrement, while a remote (for use with Apple products) mic is placed close to your mouth for increased vocal clarity and reduced noise. Other accessories include a leather cable box and a canvas headphone case. Available in gun-metal gray, with black leather, and silver metal, with brown leather. $299; www.masterdynamic.com.
- Isolator MK5 earphones: Designed for active lifestyles, according to Etymotic, the company that makes them, these earphones work comfortably with hats and helmets, which means they are a good fit, literally and figuratively for people on the go. Moreover, their sound-blocking capabilities reduce the need to pump up the volume to drown out the noise of, say, airplane engines or bothersome seat mates. Lightweight, comfortable and compact, the MK5 delivers excellent sound reproduction, with a high response accuracy. The Isolator, like all Etymotic earphones, includes noise-isolating ear-tip options for proper seal and comfort. Included is a reinforced four-foot cable and 3.5 mm stereo phone plug. $64.95; www.etymotic.com.