1. FIRST AID The Smart Travel package, from ϳԹ Medical Kits, goes beyond mere bandages, with electrolytes, antidiarrheals, field dressings, a thermometer, and more. $40;
2. CAMERA Nikon's new compact 13.5-megapixel Coolpix P6000 has an onboard GPS that logs exactly where in the world each photo was taken. $500; LIGHT The battery slot in Gerber's Omnivore can accept a range of sizes, from standards like AA and AAA to camera cells like CR123. $39; PURIFIER The slim, 3.6-ounce SteriPen ϳԹr uses UV light to kill all the nasties lurking in that hostel tap. $100;
3. STUFF SACK Granite Gear's AirVent DryBloc Solid lets you get away with a smaller pack (or more souvenirs) by compressing clothes into a tight bundle while still allowing moisture to escape. $27;
4. PANTS Cloudveil's comfortable Dyno Pant is made from a stretchy, quick-drying nylon twill that resists wrinkles even after it's been stuffed into a pack for a week. $75;
SHIRT An odor-fighting Cocona-and-polyester blend makes Eddie Bauer's Short-Sleeve Trail Shirt both comfortable and practical on the road. $50;
5. PACK With theft-resistant zippers, padded gadget pouches, and a central locking point to secure the main compartment, Eagle Creek's 65-liter Truist is the most traveler-friendly backpack we've seen. Pack, $230; Travel Safe TSA Lock, $9;
6. SHOES Your travel plans should never be restricted by your shoes. Our favorite go-anywhere pair is the Merrell Gemini, which has a Vibram sole for rough roads and a waterproof leather upper that never looks out of place. $125;
7. SAFE The generous padding in Pacsafe's InnerSafe 19L protects pricey electronic equipment against damage, while the stainless-steel mesh prevents slash-and-grabs when the bag is locked to a secure fixture. $100;