1. Better
BDU Airport-Friendly Belt.
Spec.-Ops Brand, which designs and
manufactures tactical nylon gear for military and law enforcement
applications, created this product to help men pass through an
airport security check without their metal belt buckle setting off
an alarm or, worse yet, their pants falling down. Made of nylon
webbing, with a "flip-tab," airport-friendly buckle, the belt is
available in two widths, 1.75 and 1.5 inches; two sizes, 24-36
inches and 36-46 inches; and four colors: black, olive, tan and Air
Force Blue. $19.95; www.specopsbrand.com.
2.
Pitotubes.
Passengers now faced with the necessity of having
to pack liquids and gels inside their checked luggage will love
these airless pump bottles, which offer a leak-free way to carry
personal-care items such as hand lotions, hair gels, shampoos and
perfumes. The clear containers, which are made of high-quality,
recyclable plastic, also offer easy content assessment in the event
of an open-bag security inspection. A travel kit, including a mesh
bag, comes with two 50-milliliter, 30-milliliter and 15-milliliter
bottles. Travel kit, $59.95; www.pitotubes.com.
3. Zero
Haliburton Deluxe Computer Case. 
Although it is unusual for a laptop computer to be
barred as a carry-on, it sometimes happens that passengers are
required to pack their computer as checked luggage. Checked or
hand-carried, nothing protects a laptop like the unique aluminum
briefcase made by Zero Haliburton. The Z Series, for example,
features dual heavy-duty chrome draw bolt latches, with self-set
combination locks, and a thick, shock-absorbent foam interior.
Model DZ3-SI, which measures 11.3 x 16.5 x 4 inches, costs $335; www.zerohalliburton.com.
4. Travelon
Quick Pass Luggage Tag.
This ID tag for carry-on luggage folds out to a
handy mesh pouch, roomy enough for stowing a cell phone, a watch,
coins and keys before a passenger has to pass through a metal
detector at the airport. This beats putting your valuables in one
of those tacky plastic bins. Quick Pass comes with an adjustable
strap and a business card-sized ID window in addition to the
fold-away zippered pouch. $12.85; www.magellans.com.
5. Eco-Dent
Toothpowder.
With passengers barred from carrying toothpaste
and mouthwash on a plane, travelers can fight bad breath, tooth
decay and terrorism all at once with packs of Eco-Dent mint
toothpowder. Just sprinkle some dry on a toothbrush and let the
natural effervescent action go to work inside your mouth. Each pack
is good for two brushings, which should get you all the way to
Europe with a smile as sweet as a breath of fresh air. 15 one-day
packs, $4.99; www.eco-dent.com.
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