Representatives are showing off accessories for high-tech equipment. (Photo courtesy of Lark Gould)
The Travel Goods Show 2024 returned to Las Vegas in March with great success post-COVID-19. Industry giants, visionaries, and creators came together to talk about travel gear and introduce the latest products to create and maintain efficiency to make your travels more enterprising.
This year’s The show maintained its scale. While last year's focus was on technology, the overall focus is on sustainability.
“People are becoming more conscious about sustainability, and this has been a really big change in the industry over the last five years,” said Travel, who founded Elios, a portable “smart power” company that he once promoted through the show. Josh Cross, chairman of the supply association board, said. For powering up on the go.
“The types of materials, the fabrics, the plastics, the sourcing of manufacturing… everything is becoming more centered around sustainability. Around 1 in 10 jobs around the world are involved in this. Sustainability therefore has to be a key factor in our travel products today.”
DB hugger backpack. (Photo courtesy of Lark Gould)
While a ton of package trackers are gone this year, CUBE has new options for secure tracking through a new subscription model. Clothes wraps, which allow you to layer a suitcase's worth of clothing to wear on the plane at no additional charge, have been discontinued. Gone are jet lag cures, embedded luggage chargers, pop-up portable workstations, and inflatable airline seat converters. Rather, it was a show chastened by his three years of lockdown but ready to embrace a new breed of traveler: the serious business travel warrior who wants to take up the business of travel.
Below is an overview of the latest gear for a comfortable trip and some items you should bring to have fun.
briggs & riley
This company revolutionized travel by introducing rolling suitcases to the market. Founded in 1993, we continue to stand behind our “Simple as that” lifetime warranty and are now known for our one-touch expansion and compression technology that expands and contracts packaging space without fighting for zippers. The Baseline Essential 22-Inch Carry-On Spinner is the line's newest performance product, with a built-in garment holder that allows you to press your garments and have them ready to wear. Check-in fee is $699.
Cabo
Cabeau, known for making travel neck pillows and now lumbar pads, has launched an inflatable cushion for the derriere. Easily inflated and deflated with a built-in button, this cushion relieves the pressure of hard seats on airlines or anywhere, ensuring proper positioning to prevent back pain and comfort while traveling. It will be available in April for about $30.
Caitin QTR
Are socks shoes? This is not a new idea, but it is a difficult one to master. This San Francisco startup is taking hosiery to a new level by developing a dual-layer compression sock with dynamic arch support and a cushioned sole made of durable, earth-friendly materials. Kytins are durable enough to travel through airports and wear on planes with shoes packed inside. Available in multiple colors and designs for men and women starting at $50.
Kaitin slippers. (Photo courtesy of Lark Gould)
hillside meridian
Do you need a bag? Do you need a backpack? These backpacks (or bag packs) come in a variety of designs, but one thing that sets them apart from others is that they can be worn over both shoulders and wrapped around your wrists. It slides on to become a briefcase with a drop-down shoulder strap. Bag prices start at $149.
nomatic
This is the go-to company for smart, powerful travel gear that's aesthetically pleasing and durable for any task. Sleek black backpacks are the core product, but computer bags, navigator slings, hardshell cases, and apparel are also new black. What we like: The Outset Jacket is soft, durable, breathable, and made from durable materials that are lightweight and comfortable in cool temperatures and folds up into a travel pillow. Price is $200.
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mod bag
For those crazy airport dashes, Modobag might be the answer. This part-vehicle and part-luggage product comes with a throttle, brakes, footpegs, and a memory foam cushioned seat to effortlessly move around the terminal at speeds of 8 miles per hour. Although this product is TSA and FAA approved, it weighs 19 pounds before contents, about three times as much as a traditional bag. Most of it is a battery, which takes 15 minutes to charge. Rides start at $995.
Modobag. (Photo courtesy of Lark Gould)
Armby
Are you nervous about the middle seat? Armbie is a dual-arm support sling made of tubing of satin-linked fabric that extends from just below the ribcage to around the torso like a straitjacket. For those who like to keep their arms close together for comfort or because they are thrown between his two linebackers, the snug stretch system allows for long flights without worrying about body creep or muscle fatigue. But you can relax. He comes in four sizes and costs $23.
fly pod
Airtightly wrap every flight with this Thermolite recycled down alternative in the form of a sleeping bag. Flypod attempts to envelop passengers in the air in a cloud of comfort, or at least completely cover the seats they're sitting in to reduce contact with germs and allergens. It weighs approximately 1.5 pounds and fits in a convenient sling pack. Extra Warmth and Security is priced at $180 before shipping.
Light road tea and towel
Tea in your wallet, towel in your pocket…is there anything sweeter than that? This tea is sold as a compressed black tea, and 1 ounce can brew up to 5 gallons of tea. Important when space is short and there are a large number of thirsty teetotalers. The towels to add if this tea break is part of a picnic come as 0.5 oz compressed towel tabs no larger than a donut hole and expand to 12 x 24 inches. Made from wood and plant fabrics, they can be washed and reused. If you buy a 3-pack, it's $8.99, and the tea is $5.50.
RestAngles portable footrest. (Photo courtesy of Lark Gould)
rest angle
There is little mercy for short people, even on airplanes. For those who find their feet dangling uncomfortably over the chair even though it actually fits on the seat, RestAngles offers a plastic solution that folds flat and weighs 12 ounces and fits in a purse. To do. When taken out and propped up, it becomes a disposable plastic leg rest and comes with its own carrying pouch. This Alaska-based kitchen table startup concept costs $46.
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