Sleep tight: The Jet Lag Light Visor (pictured, sold with kit for $249) may help regular globe-trotters keep that crippling fogginess at bay. Using the same NASA technology that regulates astronauts’ biological clocks, the visor shines an ultraviolet light in your face (www.jetlag.com). For sounder sleep on the plane, try the Visual Approach Corp.’s 1st Class Sleeper ($49.95), an inflatable cushion that fits between your back and the seat.
Carry it: Although its name is clunky–Under-Seat Wheeled Carry-on with View Thru Panels (shown)-Travelon’s luggage is sleek. The bag has a collapsible handle and see-through compartments to lessen security hassles ($130). Baggage locks are banned, but the Ami Un-lock looks like a lock to deter thieves, while giving security easy access ($10 for two).
Lost and found: Global positioning systems are getting easier to use. StreetPilot III ($1,170) attaches to a dashboard to provide directions. Ever-smaller handheld GPSs–like Magellan’s Meridian Color ($500, pictured) and SporTrak Color ($449)–beam you longitudes and latitudes in vivid hues, perfect for hikes in the forest.
Easy listening: Perfect for drowning out the roar of an engine, the Bose QuietComfort 2 ($299) can be used as a regular headset or strictly to generate white noise. If you want something to listen to, check out the new satellite-radio systems, like Kenwood’s Here2Anywhere tuner ($129) or Delphi’s SKYFi tuner ($130). Designed to run off car batteries, they may someday be used on planes.
