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Cool Stuff | PRODUCTS THAT MATTER
 GOURMET GETAWAY
You can eat like a king at 5,000 feet with these gourmet meal caddies made of stretchy, insulating neoprene rubber. Each bag is stain-resistant and machine washable, and it stretches to hold a variety of plastic boxes or food containers. Best of all, these insulated bags keep hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold, so you can buy two and keep your caviar on ice and your beef wellington toasty warm. Just $25 each from magellans.com.
 GLASS COCKPIT G600
If you've lusted after the latest glass cockpit technology but can't afford a brand new airplane, Garmin has the panel for you. The G600 is a retrofit version of the company's G1000 glass panel and it is designed to fit into panels designed for traditional vacuum-driven instruments on older airplanes. The G600 includes a PDF and an MFD and operates somewhat like it's larger, OEM-installed cousin. The system runs about $30,000 and will be available from your local Garmin dealer or from garmin.com in a couple of months.
 SEWING KIT
It only takes one popped button or loose seam to ruin a perfectly good business trip, which is why this clever sewing kit is an ideal gadget for every flight bag. It includes six colors of thread, blunt-nose scissors that are TSA-approved for airline travel, and a supply of buttons that can be used for quick repairs on the road. Just $2.95 from protravelgear.com.
 CHILDREN'S ROLLING LUGGAGE
This cute rolling duffle bag is ideal for children's travel. Light and easy to carry at just four pounds, this brightly-colored bag features exterior pockets, a large main compartment and rugged, in-line skate wheels that will keep it moving smoothly across all airport surfaces. Available in blue and pink, for just $30 from traveloasis.com.
 ROADWIRED CABLE STABLE DELUXE
This cable organizer is a must-have for any serious business traveler. Made of high-quality nylon, the Cable Stable from RoadWired is a handy travel bag that provides numerous storage compartments and bands that secure the power adapters for all of your electronic devices from your notebook computer to your cell phone or hand-held GPS. A soft spine and gusset panels allow this versatile bag to conform to any number of electronic gadgets and yet when empty it can be folded flat. Available from protravelgear.com for just $40.
 SHAVEMATE ALL-IN-ONE SHAVING SOLUTION
Every once in a while you come across a handy little travel device like this that no flight bag should be without. This clever disposable razor comes with a full-load of shaving cream in the handle, just add water for the perfect shave. Made of high-quality plastic, this twin-blade shaver features a on/off valve to prevent it from leaking in your bag. Just $3 travelproducts.com.
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