6 Products for Big-Time Travelers

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Nice Seats Seat Covers

Blankets and pillows come fresh and clean on airliners, but what about the seats? When’s the last time they’ve really been cleaned? This simple product offers a touch of first-class comfort even in coach by fitting smoothly over seats. The cover folds up into a pouch, which can be used to store a phone, headphones, or other travel items sometimes lost in the seat-back pockets. The cotton covers come in a wide variety of colors. Seat cover, $59, niceseats.com

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Urban Undercover Traveler Wide Leg, Tie Bottom Pants

Urban Undercover founder Sairey Gernes says travelers are “obsessed” with these travel pants that are both comfortable and stylish. We can understand why. A recent addition to the Minnesota brand’s offerings, these pants are made of the same eco-friendly bamboo fabric Urban Undercover is known for, offering a soft lightweight feel with a flattering silhouette. There are ankle ties for a loose look or tighter cinch. All that—and they have pockets. They are available in black and Peru (camel). Pants, $110, urbanundercover.com

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Purggo Car Air Freshener

For the next road trip, strap this oversize air freshener to the back of a headrest for an all-natural air purifier. Purggo is made from bamboo charcoal—one of the world’s most renewable natural resources—and promises a year of allergy-free odor elimination that absorbs smells instead of masking them. Air freshener, $20, purggo.com

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Paravel Aviator Carry-On

Frequent fliers concerned about the eco-impact of traveling have another option to offset carbon use. Paravel claims its appropriately named Aviator roller bag is the world’s first carbon-neutral carry-on, made of sustainably sourced, recycled aluminum and vegan leather. The retro look and snazzy color combinations, with optional personalization, will turn heads, too. Luggage, $395, tourparavel.com

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Grams(28) 154 City Pack

There’s a place for everything—and everything has its place—in this attractive bag that is compact but also surprisingly roomy. It can hold a tablet, phone, and all other essential items and includes a magnetic pouch to store sunglasses safely as well as a hidden pocket just for an AirTag. The buttery Italian leather makes it an attractive accessory to wear across your body with an optional strap. Bag, $299, grams28.com

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The LaptopStrap

A trip around the world inspired inventor and Minnesotan Todd Bass to create this tech accessory that allows travelers to wear their laptops rather than stash them away inside a bag. The LaptopStrap creates a handle for the computer with a flap that adheres to the laptop, connected to a strap. It comes in three styles and three sizes. Boss graduated from St. Olaf and worked in Minneapolis as a poet and filmmaker before using his creative mind for this project. Laptop strap, $39.99, thelaptopstrap.com

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