Speck Travel Backpack: This lightweight backpack (it tips the scale at slightly more than 4.5 pounds) makes sense for business and leisure travelers alike. With a capacious 36.7-liter capacity, the Travel Backpack boasts stowable straps, which allow for it to be easily transformed into a duffel. In addition, the backpack includes a built-in USB port for handy charging access; 10 easily accessible pockets and a water-resistant wet pocket; a handy pass-through sleeve; and an integrated TSA-friendly combination lock that zips into place. The bag, which measures 21.3 by 14.5 by 7 inches, also has a TSA-friendly laptop compartment that unzips to lie flat. Other products in the Speck Travel Collection are a carryon, two uprights and a "business" backpack. $150; https://www.specktravel.com/collections
Fishing Caddy: Best described as an all-in-one fishing system, this unique product figures to be an angler's delight, whether for ice fishing this winter or a more seasonal pursuit during warm-weather vacations. Available in a number of ever-expanding configurations, the Fishing Caddy Camp XL is a representative example of the line. Topped by a plush, padded swivel seat, it holds up to 30 pounds of water weight for stability and to hold your catch. Among the features that should make it attractive to outdoors types are a dual rod holder attachment (including for pistol-grip rods), an LED light attachment, two LED lights (batteries included), a universal bracket, a padded handle, a quick-release water spigot and a detachable cup holder. Made to withstand extreme heat or cold, the Fishing Caddy requires light assembly. $69.95 and up; https://thefishingcaddy.com
Blendjet 2: Whether you are a gourmet on the go or one of the health conscious among us, the portable Blendjet 2 enables you to make smoothies, protein shakes, dips, dressings and mixed drinks wherever your travels take you. A powerful blender in a compact profile, the product can be conveniently carried in a bag or carryon (you can drink your creation straight from the jar in a pinch). Its built-in technology enables the Blendjet 2's motor to power through ice, frozen fruit, greens or the like in 20 or so seconds. Rechargeable by way of a USB-port, one charge is good for 15 or more blending operations. Blendjet 2 is available in a variety of colors. $49.95; https://blendjet.com
Nomad Universal Cable: A wonderful space saver for travelers and a boon to the forgetful, this cable quickly transitions among Micro USB, USB-C and Lightning connectors. If you bring this universal cable with you on your next trip, you won't be without the charging connector you need for your iPhone and other IOS devices, Android devices, Kindle and laptop. Reinforced with durable, double-braided Kevlar fibers throughout the exterior and metal alloy plugs to counter the strain of repeated connections, the Universal Cable easily fits into a bag or carryon without tangling (its length is almost 12 inches). $29.95; https://nomadgoods.com/products
Samsonite Mobile Solution Classic Carryall: Created with the commuter and/or weekend traveler in mind, this bag is at once lightweight and spacious, checking in at a minimalist 1.1 pounds and internal dimensions of 18.5 by 12.3 by 6.5 inches. Other attributes include a water-resistant nylon fabric with a vinyl trim; a padded laptop space that fits devices up to 14.1 inches measured horizontally and tablets up to 9.7 inches; a front zippered pocket; an interior zippered pocket; two slip pockets and a pen pocket; and a pass-through sleeve. $100. More from Samsonite: The Freeform Carry-on Spinner. Its lack of heft (it weighs only 6.5 pounds) is a standout feature for a 21-inch spinner. Moreover, the carry-on, which has double wheels for easy mobility, is expandable. $99.99; www.samsonite.com