Travel Gadget Gift Guide

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Travel Gadget Gift Guide

by Kwin Mosby

Filed Under: Shopping

Are you looking for a special gift for the frequent traveler on your list? Travel Channel has a few gift ideas to help you sort through the clutter, including noise reduction headphones, a unique USB watch and hi-tech, 3-season jacket.

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Golf GPS Watch

Garmin Approach S1 Watch ($250)

A unique GPS wristwatch could help you play a better round of golf. In addition to telling time, the Garmin Approach S1 gives golfers precise distances to the front, back and middle of greens with 14,000-plus courses pre-loaded. It constantly updates information based on a golfer's actual real-time location, while measuring individual shot distances.

Disaster Proof Camera

Pentax Optio W90 ($219)

It's a new camera that's waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freeze-proof and most crucial for beachgoers -- sand-proof. The Pentax Optio W90 has a 5x optical zoom and a digital microscope mode that can shoot macro photos from as little as 1 inch away.

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Smart Packing Scale

Balanzza ($25)

Avoid the embarrassing surprise of shifting contents between 2 or more suitcases. The Balanzza is the first digital luggage scale that lets you easily weigh your luggage at home or at the hotel before heading to the airport. Just attach the strap to your luggage, use the handle to lift it up and hold it until you hear a beep.

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Noise Cancellation Headphones

Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones ($300)

Noise cancellation headphones are the perfect gift for any frequent flier. The Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancellation headphones have improved noise reduction. Hook up to any portable device like your iPod, iPad or the in-flight entertainment. There’s also a Bluetooth headset you can use with your mobile phone.

James Bond-Style Watch

USB Hidden Flash Drive Watch ($50)

Travel with your top-secret files in a place no one would suspect: your wrist. This new watch has an 8GB-capacity USB flash drive that slips neatly into the watch case. Just remove, add data and then reinsert.

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No Doze for Road Trips

Driver Alert ($30)

Driver Alert is a lightweight device worn around the ear to help you stay awake on those long road trips. An alarm goes off in the driver’s ear if he or she dozes off. This unique travel device is not a substitute for getting sufficient rest, but it can help save lives. It acts only as a precaution. We endorse a good night’s sleep or a rest-stop nap to stay alert and refreshed on a long road trip.

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Charge Up On The Go

Chargepod ($49.95)

This lightweight pod can charge up to 6 devices at once. You can plug the Chargepod into an outlet or use a car adaptor. It supports several mobile devices, including PDAs, cameras, iPods and portable gaming devices. The Chargepod comes with a travel pouch and an optional international power pack for traveling outside the US.

Pocket Translator

Super Pen Translator ($299.99)

This travel gadget is perfect for international travelers who may not be proficient in a foreign language. Users can scan a full line of text or a single word and then hear it in English. This super pen can easily translate 30 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, and French, to English. It makes a fun gift for a child studying abroad or a traveler on his or her first trip to an unfamiliar destination.

Defrost Your Digits

USB Heating Gloves ($22)

These wool gloves have a warming pad inside. Just individually plug the gloves into any USB port, and your hands are warmed instantly. The gloves are compatible with PC, Mac, PlayStation or Xbox 360. The cut-finger design allows your fingers to spring to action to play your favorite video games. The gloves have a 2-level heating control to provide you with the just the right amount of warmth.

Hi-Tech, 3-Season Jacket

Scottevest Expedition Jacket ($200)

You may not be heading out for an extreme outdoor excursion, but this hi-tech coat is perfect to store everything including your iPad, travel documents and MP3 player. The lightweight Expedition Jacket is a waterproof jacket made with a breathable, Teflon-treated material. Get rid of that dated fanny pack, and pick up this 3-season coat for that special adventure traveler in your life.