Shopping for some frequent flyers? For the past year, I’ve been keeping track of all my favorite new travel bits and bobs, from techy gadgets to quirky comforts. Some of these I’ve tried, others I’ve coveted: in any case, I hope these ideas make your jet-setting friends' holidays extra memorable.
Jump Starter
Frequent travelers know the fury of ever-dying batteries, but that’s yesterday’s heartbreak thanks to Native Union’s handy Jump Cable. Not only is the leather-clad pouch as classy as cable carriers come, but the two-in-one charger adds a 30 percent power boost to your device, offers a USB charging port, and even charges itself automatically.
$600 from Native Union, www.nativeunion.com.
Fast & Furrious
If you want to get some shut-eye on a long-haul, you may as well look as cute as possible. The panda eye masks from G.O.D. are equal parts hilarious and adorable—not to mention they’re actually pretty comfortable thanks to the furry ears.
$150 from G.O.D., G-1/F, 48 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2805-1876.
Flash Forward
Sony’s DSC-RX100M3 point-and-shoot digital camera sets a new benchmark. Thanks to a fancy Zeiss lens and a large sensor, it’s comparable in quality to a DSLR but way more convenient to carry around. It’s an investment, but I can’t recommend it highly enough if you travel or take lots of food photos. And who in Hong Kong doesn’t?
$6,290 from Fortress outlets, including Yu Sung Boon Building, 107-111 Des Voeux Rd. Central, 2544-4385.