What to Buy the Traveler this Season

Matthew Wexler READ TIME: 5 MIN.

It's the thought that counts. Yeah, right. This year EDGE is calling out the pink elephant in the room to say, "Gimme, Gimme!" Whether you're looking to splurge or be creative with limited funds, we've got you covered. It's our very own gay-friendly, nondenominational - unless you consider "fabulous" a religion.

Two-In-One
Solo is one of the largest and fastest growing brands in the laptop bag and tablet case market. From backpacks to briefcases, tablet cases to totes, Solo designs and manufactures innovative solutions that fuse smart design with style. The hybrid briefcase is the perfect gift for the stylish freelancer who needs a practical solution for carrying a laptop and/or other business materials but still wants to look on trend. The padded compartment protects laptops up to 15.6" and features a zip-down organizer section and padded backpack straps.

Urban Hybrid Briefcase, $49.99

Keep it Clean

Keep It clean... clean-shaven, that is. The way on-the-go guys think about shaving will forever change for the better with ShaveTech. This new standard in shaving offers a sleek, lightweight design that gives users a convenient USB charging option that will save them not only space but also the aggravation of finding a free electrical outlet.

ShaveTech, $29.99

Redefining the Weekender

The duffle is still the hot gift item for those with wanderlust. Handcrafted and locally made, MAST Resort offers a California-style, low-key luxury. While you can't go wrong with any of their bags and totes, two duffles in particular are worth the splurge. The Onyx and Palm duffles are ready for the gym, a weekend in Provincetown or Palm Springs, or perhaps a surprise getaway that demands a sense of style.

MAST Resort, $250-$300

Diva Worthy

Looking for the perfect travel accessory for those with, shall we say, a "delicate disposition"? We got tipped off about the Air-O-Swiss travel humidifier from travel expert Jason Couvillion of ALT by Bruvion (a premiere LGBT full-service travel company). Compact enough to fit in a bag, just add bottled water and the efficient ultrasonic technology generates micro-fine mist to sooth the throat in any environment.

Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier, $49.99

Hush Hush

Also recommended by ALT as a must-have travel accessory is SleepPhones. The patented headphone design includes removable speakers, and a washable outer shell make it user-friendly, along with lead-free components and Polartec� recycled plastic non-pilling wicking fleece. $39.95-$99.95.

SleepPhones, $39.95-$99.95


by Matthew Wexler

Matthew Wexler is EDGE's Senior Editor, Features & Branded Content. More of his writing can be found at www.wexlerwrites.com. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @wexlerwrites.

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