The best ... travel gadgets

Garmin Oregon 550

This waterproof hand-held navigator allows “outdoorsy types” to snap photos, which are then “automatically geotagged with the precise location.”

Price: $499

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Contact: Abesofmaine.com

Source: The New York Times

Mobile power pack

This dynamo holds enough energy to charge a cell phone several times over and “give your iPod about three hours of extra play time on a long flight.”

Price: $150

Contact: Tumi.com

Source: Domino

Rowenta travel iron

“Less than 8 inches long,” this tiny steamer packs “tons of wrinkle-busting power” and folds flat to fit into carry-on luggage.

Price: $39

Contact: Jr.com

Source: Every Day With Rachael Ray

LG DP885 portable DVD player

Perfect for long road trips, this DVD player has a swiveling 8.5-inch LCD screen and intuitive controls that kids can easily master.

Price: $169.99

Contact: Amazon.com

Source: Good Housekeeping

MD-6 Mini speakers

These “amps” deliver ­“surprisingly rich background music” given their mere 5-ounce heft.

Price: $79.95

Contact: Nokiausa.com

Source: Domino

Creative Vado camcorder

Slender enough to slip into a shirt pocket, this device records up to two hours of video and comes with a rechargeable battery.

Price: $99.99

Contact: Amazon.com

Source: Shop Smart