Business Traveller India lists items that should feature on your travel checklist for style and ease
A seasoned traveller will always emphasise that packing light is packing smart. Carrying along a chunk of your wardrobe is not ideal when you are constantly on the move. This is when travel accessories come in handy. Some help to make an effortless style statement, others add convenience to the trip, and a few do both. Below is a list of essentials worth considering when jet-setting.
ASUS ZEN POWER
A power bank is a handy accessory for all perennial travellers. Designed with an aluminium casing, the Asus Zen Power is a lightweight portable charger at 215gm. The credit card-sized charger has a 10050mAh battery, which can charge an iPhone 6 plus two times in a day. The extra protection bumper cover adds a stylistic touch to the product. It is offered in five colours: gold, silver, black, pink and blue. asus.com
LONDON CHECK AND BIFOLD LEATHER WALLET BY BURBERRY
This chic wallet is crafted out of leather. Besides a note compartment, it has two slip pockets that open towards the fold, and six compartments to hold cards. It is slim enough to neatly slide into suit pockets. The Burberry logo is present on the inner flap of the wallet and the trademark Burberry checked pattern features on the outer part of the wallet. It is offered in four colours: chocolate/black, navy/black, bright lapis and deep claret. burberry.com
MEISTERSTÜCK LEGRAND BALLPOINT PEN BY MONT BLANC
The Meisterstück LeGrand collection’s ballpoint pens are plated in either gold or silver. The black precious resin cap of the pen is printed with Mont Blanc’s white star emblem, and the clip is plated with metal. Aside from the standard ink colours of blue and black, refills are available in red, green, purple and orange. montblanc.com
PASSPORT COVER BY LOUIS VUITTON
Made from Taiga leather, this stylish passport cover by Louis Vuitton is designed with three compartments to fit in your boarding pass and credit cards. The Louis Vuitton logo is embellished on the lower right hand side of the front cover. You can personalise the passport holder by hot-stamping your initials on the inner flap. It is offered in two colours: glacier and ardoise. louisvuitton.com
Samsonite Cityscape Tech laptop backpack
The Cityscape’s RFID-protected pocket guards against skimming and identity fraud, thanks to a blocking material placed between the outer layer and internal lining. It comes in three sizes, with the largest able to carry a 17-inch laptop. It is expandable and comes in black, steel grey and petrol blue. samsonite.com
SIGNATURE MONEY CLIP WALLET BY GUCCI
Gucci’s Signature Money Clip Wallet is a classy amalgamation of black leather and metal. Gucci’s logo is embossed as a uniform pattern on the face, and the name is on the inside of the leather case that can fit six cards. The sturdy metal clip can hold a chunky wad of bills easily. It comes in blue, brown, green and black. gucci.com
Ted Baker Ricase textured laptop case
This polyester case has a padded main compartment plus three external pockets suitable for holding travel documents. A zip runs along the main compartment, securing the laptop firmly. The 25.5cm (h) x 34cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) case can hold a 13-inch laptop. It is available in red with a textured finish. tedbaker.com
Trace Me luggage tracker
In partnership with the SITA global bag-tracing system, this luggage tracker contains technology so that if your case is lost or stolen, it can be identified by its serial number. It is synchronised with WorldTracer, a worldwide airline baggage tracing system and is compatible with all airports of the world. Once the tracing number is entered into the SITA system, you will be informed where your bag is and whom to contact by text or email. tracemelt.com
Tumi Patrol packable travel puffer jacket
Made from water-resistant nylon, this puffer jacket converts to a travel pillow, thanks to a hidden pouch in the collar. All you need to do is tuck in the rest of the jacket into the pouch. Available in navy, green and black, it is filled with down insulation and has a number of hidden pockets. intl.tumi.com
