The so-called doomsday year of 2012 has finally arrived, and it’s time to start realizing those long-planned trips one by one. Having trouble deciding what travel gear to bring? Based on creativity, practicality, and user ratings, we’ve rounded up the following ten ultra-stylish and highly functional travel essentials — there’s bound to be one that suits you.
No.1
BOBLBE-E Hard Shell Backpack
BOBLBE-E Hard Shell Backpack

Swedish FireSteel, made from seven materials including magnesium alloy, is shaped like a key and is only 9.5 cm long. It can usually be hung on a keychain as decoration without taking up any space. But when needed, simply rub it with the included metal scraper to produce sparks reaching up to 3000 degrees Celsius, which can ignite dry wood and paper even in harsh weather conditions like rain or snow — making it an essential tool for outdoor life.
Creativity:
Design Innovation: Shaped like a key and just 9.5 cm long, it can be hung on a keychain as decoration without taking up space.
Quality Innovation: Backed by quality assurance, it can generate sparks up to 3000 degrees Celsius when rubbed with the included metal scraper, reliably igniting dry wood and paper even in bad weather.
Practicality:
Usable in all kinds of harsh weather and can be reused approximately 12,000 times.
Usable in all kinds of harsh weather and can be reused approximately 12,000 times.
User Reviews:
Easy to carry, compact, reliable quality — gives users peace of mind.