The Perfect Trip Kit
In-flight essentials no traveler should leave home without.
By Adam Glassman
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If I had a nickel for every time I was asked how I keep my cool traveling, I'd be sitting in first class by now. My tried-and-true rules are simple.
13 more trip essentials you shouldn't leave home without
- First, no schlumpy sweats. Instead, I go with an easy-fitting sweater and pants. If I can't have legroom, at least I can have cashmere! (When I have a meeting straight off the plane, I upgrade to no-wrinkle stretch fabrics.)
- Slip-on shoes save time at the security checkpoint.
- I dodge the scary airline blankets by wearing a scarf.
- My snack: protein-rich raw almonds (less dehydrating than the salty peanuts they dole out).
13 more trip essentials you shouldn't leave home without
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COMFY SWEATER
Zip one up when the A/C blasts. Tse, $695; 800-487-3692. I like cargo pants, too; they're loose enough for hours of sitting, and the pockets come in handy. Try this pair from JCrew.com .
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HERBAL RELAXER
A fast-acting tension reliever—like nature's Xanax—will calm your nerves. $30 for 250 tablets; Formula303.com .
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CHIC SCARF
A huge, thin cashmere wrap works as a blanket. Urban Zen, $1,295; 212-206-3999.
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MINI MASSAGER
Everything aches during a long flight; this gadget gets the knots out and provides lumbar support. $20; StressRoller.com .
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GOOD HEADPHONES
Advanced noise-reduction technology lets me control my in-flight soundtrack—music, movie, or silence. $300; Bose.com .
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FOLDABLE TOTE
This one is indestructible. Stash it in your suitcase, then use it as an extra carry-on. $35 with monogram; LLBean.com .
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PAGE-TURNER
No more lugging multiple books and newspapers. The latest Kindle downloads wirelessly, works internationally. $259; Amazon.com . Cover and light, M-Edge, $55 and $25; MEdgeStore.com .
From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine