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5 New Gadgets to Make Your Luggage & Travels Better

Gadgets & Gear, Luggage & Packing, Travel News — on February 20, 2013 8:35 am

Sometimes, it’s not just about finding the best luggage of 2013 or a one-bag solution. Instead, new gadget and gear options are hitting the market so you can upgrade your existing luggage with cutting-edge features. Plus, there are solutions to existing travel gear that will change your travel experience for the the better.

1. Be Trackable: FinderCodes

Lost luggage is a persistent problem, so too is lost cell phones, gadget and gear. FinderCodes let you stay one step ahead of the system with stickers, iron-ons and durable tags, each with a unique QR code. Here’s the catch, when a device is lost you must rely on the finder to use the Finder Codes website to alert you. The travel package comes with two large, two medium and four small tags that remain active for life. ($24.99)

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  • Syl Tang

    The clear permanent bags are a waste of money, no matter how green. I have a completely clear reusable one already that is airline sized and I have literally had TSA people ask me to take everything out and put it in an identically sized ziploc disposable bag because that person did not understand that the point is to limit the size of contents and so the contents can be seen. Some of them don’t think about the “why”; only following the regulation it must be ziploc. So spend at your own risk.