ELEVATE THE UPCOMING TRAVEL SEASON WITH THESE FIRST CLASS COMPANIONS, FROM JET LAGBUSTING TECH TO HEADPHONES INSPIRED BY THE WORLD’S GREATEST SECRET AGENT
BY EVAN MONROE
HYPERICE VENOM GO HEATED MASSAGER
Whether you’re snow-shredding in Vail, running a half-marathon in Hawaii, or merely surviving a long-haul flight, travel often leads to numerous pockets of aches and pains. Tackle muscle tension with this portable heated massager, featuring nine customizable therapy options in one small, TSA-approved package. Fix the Venom Go pod to the reusable pad, and select your heat and pressure setting via the connected app. It’s like having a personal masseuse in your pocket. $149
BOWERS & WILKINS PX8 007 EDITION HEADPHONES
In celebration of 60 years of James Bond on the silver screen, a fellow British icon released these special edition headphones based on Bowers & Wilkins’ lauded Px8 series. Fittingly, the headphones are both handsome and high-tech, featuring hybrid noise cancellation, six mics for crystal clear calls, and angled 40-mm drive units for minimal distortion. They also boast Easter eggs aplenty for Bond fanatics, including a 007 logo along the right ear cup, the famed Gun Barrel print on the ear cup lining, and an exclusive red power slider. Super fans will also take note of the midnight blue Nappa leather trim, an ode to Bond’s dinner jacket in Dr. No. $799
TIMESHIFTER
The claws of jet lag can plague even the most experienced globetrotters, and that’s why a team of world-renowned scientists teamed up to create this science-approved app that helps travelers ease into new time zones and mitigate the dreaded 4 p.m. crash. Before taking off, users enter their travel info so the app can set up a jet lag plan for the trip, prompting travelers with cues like avoiding light or caffeine, taking a nap or melatonin, et al. The app boasts jet lag defiance up to four times faster. $25
TROVA GOPLUS BIOMETRIC PERSONAL VAULT
Sure, it’s rare to find a hotel room not equipped with a safe to stash your valuables, but your items still need to make it there and enter the mobile smart safe from Trova. Sleek and packable yet immensely sturdy, the personal vault is constructed from rigid aluminum alloy and is only accessible via your smartphone’s biometric authentication. It’s large enough to store anything from cash and cards to timepieces and jewels. $249
COURANT MAG:2 CHARGING STAND
At home or on the road, juice both your iPhone and AirPods with this sleek, easy-to-pack wireless charger. A powerful magnet holds the phone upright so you can easily video chat or browse the news – while the AirPods rest on an Italian leather-wrapped charging pad. The stand is available in both saddle brown and jet black finishes. $150
GLOBE-TROTTER BLACK ON BLACK WATCH CASE
For an astonishing 12 decades, the British heritage marque Globe-Trotter has been crafting top-end luggage for the discerning jet setter, and this handsome watch carrier is a stunning union of the brand’s storied craftsmanship and forward-thinking appeal. Boasting the Mayfair-based maker’s Centenary design, the case features a stout vulcanized fiberboard body with rich leather corners and straps. The interior can accommodate 12 timepieces, with an additional compartment for bands and accessories. $1,745+
RIMOWA AURORA BOREALIS CABIN SUITCASE
Intrepid travelers can take their fervor for faraway lands to new altitudes with this limited-edition stunner from the iconic German luggage manufacturer. Emblazoned with the vibrant shades of the Northern Lights, the roller suitcase is based on Rimowa’s awarded Cabin series, featuring a tough aluminum shell with a plush cotton interior. The exterior is finished with a glossy sheen that reflects light, causing the waves of neon green and violet to ripple and dance like the Aurora itself. $1,950