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Goods to Go

Don't just pack light, pack smart.

Small and light gadgets can make a journey easier, but sometimes
performance and features get squeezed out in the bargain. What we have here are tech toys for vacationing that are among the smallest and most versatile in their classes, like the tiny 3-megapixel Nikon (shown) which helps you compose even the toughest travel shots. The priorities are the same for luggage: You want innovations to ease the schlep-because it's not a real vacation if you don't buy a lot of cool stuff to cram into your suitcase for the trip home.

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