The best of…commuters’ gear

Tropiformer Jacket

The 22 pockets in this versatile coat were designed to carry everything a tech-geek needs, including phone, iPod, chargers, and headphones. Its tropical-weight shell features detachable sleeves.

$150, scottevest.com

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Source: USA Today

Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine

Sketch or scribble away your daily train ride, then snap a photo of each page. A phone app lets you store your masterpiece digitally, and edit or share it later.

$25, moleskine.com

Source: Mental Floss

Organic Transit’s Elf

A former engineer for Porsche and BMW designed this bike-lane-legal ovoid, for commuters who want to keep the weather off when they leave the car at home. Pedaling is assisted by a solar-powered motor.

$4,995, organictransit.com

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Stanley Classic One-Hand Vacuum Mug

“Stanley’s been doing this for a long time,” and it shows. This coffee mug "hits all the sipping points,” including sturdy construction, a leak-proof seal, and a push-button opening.

$25, llbean.com

Source: GearPatrol.com

Compleat Foodbag

This silicone lunch carrier “keeps food fresh and protected” for hours and “rolls up compactly” when empty. It’s leak-proof, dishwasher-safe, and available in a variety of fun colors.

$13, unikia.com

Source: Gizmag.com