Air Canada will begin flying to Singapore from Vancouver, connecting two global hubs.
16.11.2023 - 17:47 / nationalgeographic.com
This year set new records for travel, a trend that isn’t expected to change anytime soon. As more people than ever take to planes, trains, and automobiles, there’s a good chance that someone on your holiday gift list will be joining the crowds. Whether they’re heading out for the first time or the fiftieth, here are the road-tested—and wallet-friendly—products we’d happily wrap up for any traveler.
Black Diamond Spot 400 headlamp
My kids haze me about my old-fashioned technology until their phone battery dies, and then it’s “Dad, can I borrow your headlamp?” Whether you’re exploring a cave, reading a book on an overnight flight, or changing a tire in the dark, a headlamp saves the day. My favorite is the Black Diamond Spot 400—it’s backcountry tough, takes either AAAs or a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It’s in my bag for every trip, whether it’s Miami or Mongolia. — Peter Gwin, senior editor
Find it now at REI and Amazon.
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil day pack
Lightweight, durable, and squishable down to a storage bag that fits into the palm of my hand, this day pack has gone everywhere with me for years. I’ve used it to store my sunscreen and towel on an Outer Banks beach, my water bottle and snacks on a hike up a mountain in the Marquesas, and my impulse-buy bottle of duty-free perfume at the Vienna Airport. It’s even my backup reusable grocery bag that I keep in my jacket pocket, ready to whip out when needed. — Amy Alipio, assistant managing editor
Find it now at REI and Amazon.
Nite Ize Runoff waterproof phone pouch
I love to kayak and take photos while I’m paddling—I got some amazing shots of a bald eagle in New York State as well as snaps of the Sydney Opera House in Australia. This pouch on a lanyard is like a wet suit or raincoat for my smartphone; it keeps it dry and even floats a little (trust me, I know). I even submerged it to take a video on the Great Barrier Reef earlier this year. — Jennifer Barger, senior editor
Find it now at REI and Amazon.
Knockaround Classic polarized sunglasses
After scratching up a new pair of pricey Ray-Ban aviators in Alaska, I knew I needed something affordable that could withstand my clumsiness for a trip to Abu Dhabi. True to their name, these sunnies (14 unisex styles, plus customizable options) are hardy yet featherlight, easily surviving a drop in desert dunes. And the polarized lenses let me take in the dazzling white marble of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque without squinting. — Anne Kim-Dannibale, senior digital editor
Find it now at Amazon.
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Air Canada will begin flying to Singapore from Vancouver, connecting two global hubs.
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