The Best Travel Gear And Gadgets

Gifts for your loved one at Valentine’s Day can range from experiences (romantic dinners or weekend getaways) to tasty treats to enjoy at home. But, if you are looking for a gift to wrap up in a box and give to your traveling sweetheart, here are some entertaining ideas that will make their frequent trips more enjoyable.

Theragun Elite massager

This epic massager packs a real punch with strong pressure (that can be toned down) from a drill-like, padded massage arm. You can use it on yourself or on someone else. Theragun Elite massagers are growing in popularity, especially since they are used in numerous gyms, many American Express Centurion lounges as well as one of the special member perks from Bank of America’s Preferred Rewards loyalty program. The massage retails for just under $400, but is one of the best travel gadgets to pack in a briefcase or purse to use while on the road.

Oura Smart Ring sleep tracker

This ring, which looks like a plain wedding ring, tracks more 20 biometric signals and provides a score that outlines a daily rest and fitness routine. If you’re having trouble sleeping, getting oxygen while resting, or an unstable heart rate, this ring will tell you. It requires paying for a subscription and linking it to your smart phone. The ring will detail your sleep patterns over time by monitoring how much deep and REM sleep you are getting before providing suggestions on how to improve your rest. It can track your steps, making it a similar (cheaper) version to an Apple watch. The price for the Oura Smart Ring varies based on the ring type and subscription model you choose.

AWAY The Carry-On Flex Bag

This expandable carry-on bag from AWAY continues to gain popularity with frequent travelers because it has a hard-shell case protecting the contents, but the ability to expand by unzipping an exterior zipper. It fits into most domestic airline sizers, and its four wheels glide easily. If any problem arises with the bag, AWAY is unflinching about its exchange and repair policy, proving to frequent travelers that it stands behind the quality of its products. Interior zippered pockets and straps allow items inside to stay organized. There are also handles on the top, side and bottom of the bag making it easy to grab this no matter where or how it is placed in an overhead bin or trunk of the car. The bag retails for $325 and comes in a variety of colors.

TUMI McLaren Torque Sling Bag

TUMI has a limited-edition sling bag made in partnership with the McLaren racing brand. The TUMI McLaren Torque Sling Bag is a mix of a backpack and shoulder bag, but while slender, it has just enough space for a weekend trip or quick overnight for travelers. It has a pocket for a laptop as well as a main pocket that fits things like tennis shoes (great for a gym bag) or clothes and reading materials. The carbon fiber accents are similar to what race car drivers will see in their pricy vehicles. For around $1,000, this bag blends TUMI’s reliability with the edginess of McLaren cars. If you want to personalize it for loved ones, you can do that for free. This is a great gift for auto fans that travel frequently.

Wunderground Mushroom Instant Coffee sachets

When you travel, good coffee is not always available, and sometimes if so, there are long lines for pricey cups of Joe. Wunderground Mushroom Coffee is convenient to stick into a pocket or travel bag. All you need is hot water and a cup to mix this powdered coffee that is strong and rich in taste. It uses natural mushrooms instead of high doses of caffeine that other brands use. Natural mushrooms boost one’s concentration and focus. It comes in two varieties: Brainchild includes Lion’s Mane for the brain and Cordyceps for an energy burst and Hocus Pocus with Chaga and Reishi mushrooms to help the immune system. There are premium Arabic coffee beans, too. These are more affordable than other famous coffee brands with the price changing on different variety packs.