Elite Traveler HRS 2018-2019

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Technology by Samantha Coles

Whether you’re heading on an epic road trip, a sunny beach break or an action-packed adventure, these are the gadgets you should take with you

ROAD TRIP HIGHWAY ONE, SAN DIEGO TO SAN FRANCISCO From $9,850 per person, blacktomato.com

BEACH BREAK &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA From $1,760 per person, andbeyond.com

ACTION PACKED DEPLAR FARM, ICELAND From $4,260 per night, elevenexperience.com

Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II If you want the soothing sound of crashing waves complemented by your own chill-out soundtrack, waterproof speakers are a must. This Bose speaker is water-resistant with a soft-touch silicone exterior, and has a built-in microphone for taking calls. $130, bose.com

Garmin DriveLuxe 51 LMT-D Sure, you could use your smartphone for directions, but it’s not always accurate and notifications can be distracting when on the road. This sat nav provides real-time services such as live traffic updates, on-street parking information and weather conditions. $330, buy.garmin.com

DJI Inspire 2 Cinema Premium The Rolls-Royce of drones, this model is the first filmmaking drone to include an HD video transmission system, 360-degree rotating gimbal and 4K camera. It can reach a max speed of 58mph and goes from 0 to 50 in five seconds. $28,600, dji.com

Leica X-U Shockproof, dust-sealed and waterproof up to 50 ft underwater, the Leica X-U can take exceptional photographs in the toughest conditions. It’s the perfect companion and has been tried, tested and loved by adventure sport photographers around the world. $3,450, leica-camera.com

Google Pixel Buds Even with state-of-the- art sat nav, you might take a wrong turn or two and need to stop and ask for directions, or, need to just stop, stretch and grab a cup of coffee. If you’re in a foreign land and don’t speak the language, Google Pixel Buds can help with real- time translation and fit discreetly in your ears. $159, store.google.com

La Prairie Cellular Swiss UV Protection Veil We all know the importance of proper sun protection, but this sunscreen–skincare hybrid from La Prairie is so much more. It shields your skin from UVA and UVB rays, and works to repair previous sun damage, while hyaluronic acid keeps skin hydrated. $185, laprairie.com

Uvex Hlmt 300 Visor Chrome LTD Uvex has used chrome coating on its helmets since the 2001 Alpine Skiing World Cup, and this helmet with visor is part of the limited-edition Iconic collection. With hardshell technology, the helmet is impact resistant and shields against harsh weather conditions. The visor lens protects against infrared rays and reduces glare. $405, uvex.com

Anker PowerCore Jump Starter mini You can never have too many back-up power sources when you’re out on the open road. This compact kit can jump-start cars with up to 2.8 liter engines (it can deliver up to 15 jump-starts from a full charge). It also comes with a powerful emergency LED and USB ports to charge your devices. $80, anker.com

YETI Hopper Two 30 A cult classic, this cooler will keep your drinks ice- cold for over 48 hours, even on the hottest days, thanks to the closed-cell rubber foam insulation. Its exterior shell is super durable, waterproof, resistant to UV rays and punctures, and the hydro- lock zipper is leakproof. $319, yeti.com

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