Christmas shopping for others is incredibly hard, but it’s doubly so for the frequent flier types who have already got almost everything they require. For those with die-hard minimalists and tech-savvy individuals in their family, make note of these gadgets, which are sure to bring a smile to any traveller’s dial.

1. Meet your new Personal Media Player – Vuzix Video Glasses

Say buh-bye to hunching over your laptop or tablet on long plane flights and hello to a comfortable, portable refuge. Video glasses are making a comeback particularly with the travel community, as most of the modern ones have a sleek sunglasses appearance; while sci-fi fans may prefer the eye-visor (similar to Geordie La Forge’s one from Star Trek). While on, your eyes will see what appears to be a gigantic movie screen, so you can watch movies or enjoy gaming. Most headsets come with attached earphones, a battery pack, and a connection cable you can plug into an iPod, media storage device, or DVD player. One of the top companies with a wide range of glasses is Vuzix.

2. Portable device charger – Innergie PocketCell Rechargable Battery Bank

When you’re constantly on the go, charging your cellphone likely doesn’t make it onto your priority list until you realise it’s almost completely drained. Luckily, with the new Innergie PocketCell, you can give your cellphone battery life a boost. It comes with a universal USB cable, which allows you to not only charge your cellphone, but also your GPS unit, tablet or iPad and more – provided they fit with one of the 3 – in – 1 USB connections. It will give you around 4 hours of extra device time, and with several built-in protection levels against unstable voltage, you don’t have to worry about your precious device having a movie-esque explosion. For those backpacking, an alternative is the Powerbag.

3. An All-In-One Device – i’m Watch

If you tire of hauling your cellphone out of your purse or pocket each time you get a notification, this Italian device is tailored for you. It’s a watch that can connect via Bluetooth to your cellphone, and with its fairly large HD touchscreen display, it will act not only as a time-keeper but you can use it as a phone, calendar, social media connector, photo storage, music player, and address book. It also comes with cloud storage and a built-in pedometer. Its operating system is i’m Droid, basically Android technology, and with a team of open-source developers consistently adding in new features, you’ll constantly be impressed. Presently, there are a host of applications available to download from the i’mMarket, with apps and widgets available such as news websites, voice memos, and games.

4. Cellphone Protector and Locator – CobraTag™

Most travellers worry about being pick-pocketed at some stage of their journeys, but those who invest in a CobraTag™ can put that worry to bed, permanently. The CobraTag™ is basically a small sensor you can attach to your valuable and there is a free app you can download onto your mobile phone (currently available for Android and Blackberry). If your purse, wallet, or keys disappear, you can use the app to get a GPS location for your item or make the sensor ring. It works in the reverse way with your cellphone, so if you have the tag but cannot find your phone, you simply push a button and your smartphone will start ringing. With the PhoneHalo application, if your phone leaves the range of your tag, the phone is automatically locked, so no one can access it.5. 2-Gig storage and Wi-Fi Hotspot – Ravi Ratan Cufflinks

Most people think of James Bond as the ultimate suave, tech-happy traveller, and you can join his ilk by investing in the Ravi Ratan rhodium plated cufflinks. They don’t only look great, they’re useful for those on the go, with one cufflink holding a two gig storage device, while the other cufflink contains a mini router – both of which work on smartphones, tablets, PC’s and laptops. You’ll need to download the software for them onto your device.

Let us know what other great travel gadgets have caught your eye this year.

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