Technology, as it continues to expand, has begun push its influence into nearly every facet of our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we diagnose illness. Travelers aren’t being left behind, either. With the continuously advancing technological world and an expansive list of developers, designers and geniuses in the world who are focused on redefining how we live and breath, even travel is changing drastically over the past few years. Here are six technological advances that you’ll want to grab before your next vacation.

1. T H E B E S T P I E C E S O F T E C H F O R
T R A V E L
B J O R N K O C H . N E T

2. Technology, as it continues
to expand, has begun to push
its influence into nearly
every facet of our lives, from
the way we communicate to
the way we diagnose illness.
Now, it's come to travel.

3. L U G G A G E
B J O R N K O C H . N E T

4. T Y L T E N E R G I B A C K P A C K
Combines both a means of getting your things to your
destination and keeping them charged while you do it.
The Energi backpack by Tylt is an on­the­go charging station
and backpack in one.
The battery is sufficient to keep your electronic charged while
hiking, on a plane and anywhere else.
$149.99
Photo: Tylt.com
Available at Tylt.com

5. L U G L O C
When traveling, security is always a concern.
Far too often does luggage get lost in the transition, misplaced,
or even stolen
Lugloc is a simple device that, when paired with a smartphone,
can help you trace and track down lost luggage with just a few
simple taps.
$69.99
Photo: Lugloc.com
Available at Lugloc.com

6. C O N V E N I E N C E
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7. M O G I C S P O W E R B A G E L
The Power Bagel/Donut combines the convenience of a powerstrip
with portability and usability that so many powerstrips lack.
A small circle (like a bagel or donut, of course), the power bagel can fit
in your pocket for transportation
Features a unique design that prevents one electronic’s bulky plug
from blocking the adjacent outlet
$49
Photo: Mogics.com
Available at Mogics.com

8. T H E T R A V E L H A L O
The Travel Halo might be the first affordable, convenient, multi­
purpose solution to the woes of sleeping on a plane
A simple headband with an attached pillow makes catching some Zs on
a plane a piece of cake
The flip­down mask can also help block incoming light that would
normally keep you up
$24
Photo: TheTravelHalo.com
Available at TheTravelHalo.com

9. O N T H E W A Y . . .
B J O R N K O C H . N E T

10. L O C T O T E
The Loctote is the first real, secure drawstring tote bag for
anyone and everyone to use.
The tote is waterproof, RFID blocking (so no one can scan and
steal credit card info), and resists all attempts to break into the
bag via cutting or tearing.
$179
Photo: Loctote.com
Preorder at loctote.com

11. V A G O
While typical vacuum seal bags require a bulky suction piece or
actual, physical, full­sized vacuum, the Vago is small enough to
fit in the palm of your hand.
Smart sensors within the machine actually detect when the bag
has been properly vacuumed and shut it off automatically.
~$30
Photo:Vago, via Kickstarter.com
Unavailable for Preorder, visit
Kickstarter for info.

12. F O R M O R E
T R A V E L
T I P S . . .
B J O R N K O C H . N E T