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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
 AG POWER TO GO
Now you can power your laptop computer, GPS unit or even your electric shaver using the 12-volt DC port in your airplane. This Modified Sine Wave 110 Watt Inverter converts the airplane’s DC power to 400 watts of 110-volt AC power, and features overload protection, short-circuit protection, and a low-battery alarm to keep you from running the aircraft battery down. Reasonably priced at $70 from traveloasis.com.
 MILANO HIGH-TECH JACKET
Finally, something for the aviator who has everything … a place to put it all! Version 4.0 is the latest evolution in the ScotteVest high-tech jacket line, offering up to 52 hidden pockets, a personal area network (within the jacket itself) and even optional solar panels to keep your electronic gear fully juiced. This jacket is so high-tech, the company claims it’s even worn by the U.S. Secret Service. The jacket has removable sleeves, magnetic flap closures, and even a retractable key-ring so you never lose your keys. You can even get an optional volume control that is hard-wired into the zipper to control the sound coming off your personal network. Available in black (being practical has its price) for just $339.98, or $564.98 if you want built-in solar panels, from scottevest.com.
 FLYER’S LAPTOP COMPUTER BAG
We’ve often said, there’s so many bags, so little time. But the new laptop bag from Noral puts an aviation spin on the tired old computer bag your non-flying peers have been lugging around for years. Decked out in cool colors and made of durable Cordura, this computer bag has all the required features for a business bag, plus room for charts, a hand-held receiver, and much, much more. Take this along on your next business trip. The bag measures 16 inches long by 12 inches high and five inches wide, and is available for $59 from pilotmart.net.
 FINALLY, THE PERFECT BAG
These functional yet fun-looking hand-bags are actually well-designed computer bags that will protect your notebook computer from just about anything you can throw at it. Pictured here is the elegant Komen Milano ($130), and Madison Tote ($200). All of the bags combine elegant styling with rugged computer protection, and most include a zippered cosmetics bag that can be removed and used separately. The manufacturer, Mobile Edge, donates 10 percent of the purchase price from each Komen bag to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Get a great bag and help a great cause at mobileedge.com.
 AVIATION STATUE
These wonderfully-crafted, hand-made bronze sculptures from Michael Garman are ideal decorations for your desk or living room. Each is just over 13 inches tall. The Spirit of St. Louis, shown here, is our favorite and is available for $59 from pilotmart.net.
 INVISIBLE CARGO PANTS
Guys, believe it or not, no one wants to see your bulges. Which is why you need these cool “hidden” cargo pants from ScotteVest. Featuring 11 pockets that offer more storage space than traditional cargo pants, these Teflon-coated, 100-percent cotton pants are perfect for dress or casual wear. They resist stains and wrinkles, but most importantly, because of SeV’s patented “NoBulge” layered pocket technology, you can stuff just about anything you want into them and no one will be wiser. Available in stone, black or army green from scottevest.com for just $79.99
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