This summer, wherever you’re headed, it’s important to pack the right travel essentials. Here are some of our favorite new additions.
It’s that time of year again when we start to make plans for summertime travel. Whether you’re headed into the mountains close to home or flying long-haul to explore a new city for the first time, it’s important to pack the right kit in order to stay entertained, capture your travel experiences, and stay secure. We’ve put together some of our favorite new releases to help you make the most of the season ahead.
Ideal for film and music lovers on long-haul flights, the Royole Moon headphone system (above) combines two Full HD 1080p AMOLED displays, at over 3,000 ppi resolution (simulating a giant 800-inch curved screen), with stereoscopic 3D, and active noise-canceling headphones, to deliver a cinematic movie-watching experience on the go. Royole’s patented foldable design, ultra-soft headphone covers, and a premium breathable eye cover ensure comfort even after long periods of continuous use, while the 32GB (128GB upgrade available) of internal storage and five-hour battery life ensure entertainment that lasts the distance.
For fans of wireless technology, B&O Play has unveiled the Beoplay E8 earphones, which combine industry-leading sound with a seamless design. The splash and dust resistant Beoplay E8 is designed for an effortless listening experience on the move. Simply take the earphones out of the premium leather charging case, tap on the aluminum encircled touch interface, and you are set up to listen to music, switch between tracks, take calls, and activate Transparency Mode and voice commands. With everything controlled by the intuitive touch interface on the earphones, you don’t have to take your smartphone out of your pocket. While the earbuds offer up to four hours of music on one charge, the pocket-friendly charging case provides two additional charges, ensuring the music never has to stop.
The first action camera to feature built-in image stabilization, the Revl Arc takes capturing your adventures to the next level. The crowdfunded action camera uses a motorized gimble to ensure the camera lens stays level, no matter what you’re up to. Boasting a 12-megapixel image sensor made by Sony, and the ability to capture 4k video and 30 frames per second and 1080p at 120 frames a second, the camera is shock and waterproof without a housing and features a replaceable battery, one-button recording, and wifi and Bluetooth connectivity.
An alternative take on drone technology from the company that really pioneered the personal drone experience, DJI, the new Mavic Air is an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone that delivers higher performance, more intelligent features, and greater creative possibilities than any other consumer drone. Developed with the traveler and outdoor enthusiast in mind, the Mavic Air inherits the best features of DJI’s iconic Mavic series with a 4K camera for superior image quality, new QuickShot modes and SmartCapture for easier, more intelligent photo and video capturing, and FlightAutonomy 2.0 with Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems for smarter, safer flight. A marvel of engineering and design, Mavic Air enables limitless exploration wherever adventure takes you, thanks to its stabilization technology, 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, and 24mm F2.8 lens which captures 12-megapixel stills utilizing new HDR algorithms that preserve more highlight and low light details.
The limited-edition Vibe 28L ECONYL anti-theft backpack from security-conscious luggage brand Pacsafe is designed to secure your gear during urban explorations and exotic treks alike. Whether you’re on a beach break in Mozambique, or hiking through Japanese forests, Pacsafe’s patented anti-theft technology offers peace of mind. The backpack has space for a laptop, a change of clothes, and other essentials, and even better, 100 percent of the profits from this bag go to support Pacsafe’s Turtle Fund.
Designed for lovers of travel selfies, the new retro-inspired mirrorless FUJIFILM X-A3 is another great summer travel essential. The new digital camera features a compact, lightweight body, and an LCD screen that tilts 180-degrees without being blocked by the camera, thus helping to maintain 100 percent visibility. Eye Detection AF improves self-portrait shooting even further, while a new Portrait Enhancer mode includes the option to brighten skin tones. With its newly-developed 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor and Fujinon lens, this new travel companion ensures crystal clear images in a variety of shooting modes (including new film-inspired settings), while an ISO range extended to 25,600 helps shooting in low light situations.
If you pride yourself in traveling off the beaten path, Garmin has unveiled the newest addition to its lineup of satellite communication devices. The inReach Mini is a pint-sized, compact satellite communicator that offers adventurers two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription to access the Iridium satellite network. Measuring just under four inches tall by two wide, the inReach Mini can slip into a backpack pocket, jacket pocket, or glove box until needed. When it is, it quickly connects to the network of satellites, allowing you to stay in touch with loved ones or call in a rescue. The Earthmate app easily pairs the inReach Mini with smartphones and tablets, making typing messages a breeze while also offering access to unlimited maps, charts, and aerial imagery. You can even automatically update your progress on social media and send pre-set messages to contacts.
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