Zaum Eco-friendly iPhone case
I dislike the usual fumble I go through when I look for my business card case hidden somewhere within the recesses of my laptop bag. I like to keep my cards close to the tool that I am using for that particular occasion, usually that's a notebook, where I place a small collection of cards in a little pocket on the last page.
More often than a notebook I am carrying in hand my mobile and I have come to appreciate cases like this one from Zaum that include a little pocket sewn onto the exterior of the case. The Eco-i (I thought it spelt e.coli at first) is made to fit all manner of iPhone and is made entirely from 100% recycled PET felt. Not only is it environmentally friendly but this material should keep your iPhone scratch and dust free.
Porter Shoulder Bag
Classic styling with this messenger bag from Porter. Made from cotton twill features a large main section with 2 smaller internal compartments and velcro closers. The recycled look of the metal parts are a nice touch.
An attractive and simple design, just what you would expect from Porter.
iBonsai for iPhone
iBonsai is one of the most beautiful iPhone applications I've come across. The app. simulates the art of growing Japanese Bonsai trees which when finished can be rotated in 3D and saved as your wallpaper. Simple. Coupled with the iBonsais' ambient music this is a great way to capture 30 seconds of relaxation.
A delightful diversion while waiting to board.
Moore & Giles Traynham Duffle Bag
Similar to their weekend bag, the more compact Traynham features an expandable compartment with one interior zipper and two pockets for personal belongings. The padded leather shoulder strap should make carrying a breeze. Made of their most unique leather, Brompton, which is produced on the finest hides available, then processed with pure water straight from the Italian alps. Brompton's hot wax tannage highlights the natural tones and rich colors that give the leather its depth and character.
Perfect for weekend getaways or another race to the transit lounge.
Moore & Giles Traynham Duffle Bag
Polished black bridle envelope
Spooner and Watts' polished black bridle envelope is suede lined with popper closure and is made to order with the option of a personalised monogram embossed blind or in silver foil. Understated and elegant, I cannot think of a better way to carry a Macbook Air. Only 20 editions are being made available.
Polished black bridle envelope.
Indiana Leather Adventure Duffle
"Channel your inner Indiana Jones" on your next trek to the transit lounge with the Indiana Leather Adventure Duffle. Made from 100% handcrafted Scottish leather, this handsome duffle features a hard-case, enclosed bottom section for shoes, a classic zippered top open-up duffel area, and plenty of internal pockets. Great style that gets better with time.
Indiana Leather Adventure Duffle.
DaylightCal
Perfect for the traveling photographer and those seeking the sun, DaylightCal visualises the duration, angle and quality of sunlight wherever you are. Combining worldwide weather data and astronomical data, the application shows you how much daylight you will have on any given day in any location - and what quality it will have. I love the aesthetic.
DaylightCal by Bureau for Visual Affairs
Henk Travelfriend Luxury Luggage
After struggling with his heavy and awkward high-end suitcase in the snow outside LaGuardia, Henk, a Dutch real estate magnate, knew that there had to be a better solution. He turned to Frog design to realize his vision of a luxury travel suitcase that is both agile, strong and stylish. The result being the Travelfriend line of luxury luggage.
The Henk Travelfriend luxury travel suitcase may well be the finest suitcase made today. Made from a carbon-fiber composite shell, the Henk features an interior of Italian wood veneer and woven horsehair, buttons made of black ebony wood, interior dividers made of the same fabric found in parachutes, retractable handle and wheels, an integrated briefcase and a central locking system.
With a cap of 200 a year and a $20,000 price tag this an extremely luxurious and exclusive bag.
Henk Travelfriend Luxury Luggage
Leica M7 Hermes Edition
The Hermès Leica M7, made with silver chrome and exquisite leather finishes applied by Hermès, is a limited edition release of only 200 units. The body and the carrying strap of the camera are made in Swift calfskin, a drummed leather with extreme suppleness. For the connoisseurs of extraordinary quality and style this release is available in "étoupe" and "orange" varieties. The only downside might be finding film worthy of a camera of this capability.
The Churchill Gentleman's Attaché Case
A perfectly executed classic. The Churchill Gentleman's Attaché Case mixes clean lines with old-school British sensibility. Handmade in Cambridge of hand-finished English bridle leather and a frame of steel, it features: eight individually sculpted and hand-sewn leather components, ensuring comfort and longevity; hand cast brass hardware and locks; and internal pockets that accommodate a variety of business documents, stationery and business cards. Perfect detailing and craftsmanship -- it doesn't get better than this.
The Churchill Gentleman's Attaché Case
Hobo Shoulder Bag
Combining classic looks, great materials and Japanese design, these shoulder bags from Hobo have all the elements of a great everyday bag. Naturally I love the materials - 100% cotton canvas is finished in distressed cow leather, nylon and aged bronze hardware. I'm not a fan of buckle straps but otherwise this looks to be perfect bag to carry your essentials.
Hobo Washed Canvas No.4 Shoulder Bag
Skiff Reader
The adoption of devices such as this will likely come far too late to save traditional print publishers but that's not stopping Hearst from investing in its' development. The real winners will be the readers who use devices such as this, that is if there is anything other than blogs left to read.
The skiff reader pushes the envelope of portability while hiting the sweet spot for readability with it's 1600 x 1200 11.5-inch touchscreen. That should make reading newspapers on to go convenient again and other content far easier on the eyes. Reading for over 15 minutes on an iPhone sized screen gives me a headache and the Kindle doesn't offer newspapers overseas. The skiff reader has 4 gb of storage, wifi and 3g capability, and can also be used to listen to music or audiobooks.
E-readers are great devices for travellers.
Other e-readers of note:
Sony Reader
Barnes & Noble Nook
Entourage Edge
Apple iPhone/iPod Touch
Amazon Kindle
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