The travelers on your holiday gift list — whether they’re planning far-flung vacations or jaunts to the Hill Country — could use some gifts and gadgets to make their trips go a little easier.
The Container Store makes it easy for a family on the road to avoid this frequent question about smartphones: Do you need some juice? Everyone can stay powered up with the Four-Port USB Car Charger that can handle up to four devices. No more hunting for the charger that matches your version of the phone (you’ll just need your own cord) or handing off the charger to the person with the lowest battery.
$29.99 at The Container Store, ContainerStore.com.
You’ll think of this as a great stocking stuffer the next time you hear tales of woe from a friend who had her credit card comromised: the RFID-blocking passport and credit card sleeve that keeps a thief from remotely taking your personal information stored on cards or your passport. These slim sleeves will easily fit in a wallet or handbag.
$5.99 each at The Container Store, ContainerStore.com.
This is lightweight (6.5 pounds) and comes in plenty of bright colors to stand out on the luggage carousel. The 360-degree spinner wheels and expansion zipper make it handy for quick road trips or longer forays to paradise.
$119, but spotted on sale recently for $99 at Brookstone, Brookstone.com.
For the snorkeler or scuba diver who loves to combine photography with the sport, Brookstone’s new Liquid Image Hydra HD Camera Mask makes underwater photography safer and hands-free. It includes continuous shot and video modes.
Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy getting to show off their best moves on the snow with Brookstone’s new Liquid Image Snow Camera Goggles, which captures still photos or video while its wearer carves up the slopes.
ebags.com, comes in three sizes: small ($24), medium ($28) and large ($32), and a variety of colors.