On the plane, on the boat, in the sun or in the snow, here are a selection of accessories you can carry in your bag.
It may be a long flight to Hawaii or Sydney. Here are a selection of tools you can use on the plane to keep you occupied for a few minutes, between your meal tray and the movie set on the screen in front of you.
1- A pillow cover for incognito sleeping
The night was short because the ascent was made very early in the morning. So it's time for a nap. For those who have already tested the pillow to inflate and fit around the neck, place the hood, with the built-in pillow, in the top-secret comfort position. While sitting quietly in your chair, you can gently close your eyes and avoid neck stiffness by supporting your head. Once you no longer need it, you can deflate it and it will take up little space in the bag.
Travel Pillow Cover – starting from €16.70. Available in black or grey.
2- The secret box or sunscreen tube
To avoid putting all your money in one basket, it is better to distribute it in several places other than your handbag or backpack. After the James Bond harness, which has a small hidden pocket on the headband, there's also the fake soda can or fake tube of sunscreen. The principle is simple: it is a box that will not attract the suspicions of a potential thief. Practical if you want to swim in the sea and leave your luggage unattended for a few moments. The box can also contain a smartphone, a set of keys, or your ID papers. Be careful not to make a mistake with real models when sorting. For those with a DIY spirit, an old pipe can easily be updated.
Tan Safe – 9.95 euros
3- MacGyver storage case
iPhone 6S charger in one hand, MacBook Air cable in the other… Technology is good but when it comes to leaving your home for another destination, it's better to be organised. To easily find your high-tech accessories, there's nothing better than a divided bag. It fits easily into a backpack or handbag and will prevent you from losing your USB key or any other small item.
BUBM Electronics Accessories Damai Universal Bag – (L 17.8 cm, Height 11.2, Width 3 cm) – € 13.99.
4- Stay connected in all circumstances
Between downloading games, videos, photos, reading emails, and consulting Twitter and Instagram accounts, your smartphone battery quickly turns from green to red. To prevent the screen from turning off, there is one necessary item: the phones external battery. This will allow you to wait until the electrical outlet is close. Compact, practical and above all essential, it will recharge a smartphone approximately one and a half times.
USB charger battery for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus – 12.90 euros.
5- Do not forget about your luggage
The bag is filled with gifts and keepsakes brought for loved ones. But fearing they won't be found after the plane lands, you wonder if you should take them to the cabin. No need, the Trace Me badge, as the name suggests, allows your luggage to be found if you arrive in Tokyo or Reykjavik instead of Paris. The airline or authorities will be able to scan the barcode of the label previously on the bag, and an email will then be sent to its owner letting them know where it is.
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