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Next Stop: Travel Products
By: Audrey Sellers, Associate Editor
Issue: January/Expo 2010

If you don’t have travel items on your promotional itinerary, this edition of Gear is for you. We’ve tracked down some of the best travel finds—everything from handy travel accessories to necessary travel accoutrements—to make the journey to new business a smooth one. Some of these products make great stand-alone gifts (who can’t use a versatile duffel?) while others are smart add-ons, such as luggage tags or a mini sewing kit.

Recipients can trim, clip and file on the go with the Vinyl Manicure Kit, which contains clippers, a cuticle tool, tweezers, nail scissors and a nail file.
Aakron Rule Corp. UPIC: AAKRON 800-828-1570

Help travelers spot their bags at the luggage carousel with PVC Luggage Tags. These 2-D or 3-D tags are offered in six colors.
Martini Promotions UPIC: CRZY8740 877-276-4666

The Overnight Bag is all weekend warriors need—reinforced stitching and heavy webbing on the handles make it durable for frequent trips. Plus, there’s a detachable shoulder strap and an interior zipper pocket for convenience.
Peerless Umbrella Co. UPIC: PEERLESS 888-485-4900

Add a chuckle to the airport hustle and bustle with Sassy Tags, which feature one of 10 sayings such as “Who are you calling an old bag?” and “I come back with baggage. (Sure you want it?).”
Evans Manufacturing, Inc. UPIC: EVANS 800-745-3826

When a snag strikes, travelers can pull out the Easy-Mend Sewing Kit for a quick fix. Each kit contains 10 pre-threaded needles and two spare buttons.
Bay State Specialty Co. UPIC: BAYSTATE 508-947-6700

Going overseas? Pack the USB Travel Adapter With USB Charge—it converts power and charges mobile electronics. It can also be used domestically to USB-charge digital cameras, MP3 players and other electronics without a computer.
Ariel Premium Supply, Inc. UPIC: ARIEL 800-270-7474

Travelers can bring their favorite toiletries in their carry-on bag with the TSA-compliant Aero-Safe Travel Kit. It includes four colored bottles and a handy funnel for transferring liquids.
Leed’s UPIC: LEEDS 800-860-1555

Stay on schedule with the Travel Mate, a compact travel alarm clock that includes a snapping carrying case.
The Magnet Group UPIC: THEM8674 800-458-9457

Recipients can kick back on their next trip with the Neck Pillow, an inflatable velour pillow that’s packed into a convenient carrying pouch.
Debco UPIC: Debco670 800-263-3554

Available in black and gold, the Amenity Kit is a blend of quilted satin and plaid that keeps cosmetics and toiletries organized. There’s an outside zipper pocket and several interior pockets to keep counter space clutter-free.
Goodhope Bags Ind. Inc. UPIC: GOOD0004 800-634-8084

The Travel First-Aid Kit is packed with everything to treat an injury while away from home: bandages, alcohol pads, sting-relief pads, soap towlette, non-adherent dressing, non-woven tape, conforming bandage and lens-cleaning towlette.
Hit Promotional Products UPIC: HITP0001 800-237-6305