Travel Gear: Tech to make travel easier

Headphones for fitness, foldable cycling and the soft bottle for runners

Gibson Trainer Sports Headphones; Tern D16 Foldable Bike; Nathan ExoShot Bottle
Gibson Trainer Sports Headphones; Tern D16 Foldable Bike; Nathan ExoShot Bottle

Gibson Trainer Sports Headphones
With the Rio Games in full swing, one might be tempted by an endorsement from Usain Bolt for these new headphones from Gibson (better known for guitars, of course). They are targeted at the exercise market, with practical features such as washable ear pads, which are held in place magnetically. There's a secondary band to secure them when you're running, as well as built-in warning LEDs for use at night. All the controls are in one of the earpads, including a mute button to listen for oncoming traffic at a junction.
£190 from johnlewis.com

Tern D16 Foldable Bike
Despite the dramatic and welcome escalation in commuter cycling, foldable bikes are still relatively rare on our streets. Perhaps their adoption goes hand-in-hand with a higher percentage of public transport use. Or it may be that some regard them as not robust enough. In its own parlance, Tern's Link D16 is built "for serious climbs and urban breakaways". What this means is 16 speeds, 20-inch tough wheels and a double-truss frame. And its so-called N-Fold technology means it folds down in 10 seconds.
€879 from thebikeinstitute.ie

Nathan ExoShot Bottle
Some may contend that this isn't really a bottle as such, given that it is soft. Indeed, the softness is its key point of difference. It's more of a hand reservoir, with Nathan's ergonomic hand strap around it, making it extra-comfortable for joggers. It has a locking cap and a bite valve, as would be expected, and a stretchy compartment will hold an energy bar or your keys.
$35 from backcountry.com