New Gear For Pilots And Aviation Enthusiasts

A round-up of products pilots and aviation enthusiasts will love.

Boeing Airplane Stapler
Boeing Airplane Stapler
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The article reviews a selection of pilot-focused products, including the versatile Peak Design Travel Backpack (expandable 35-45L, recycled nylon) and the Icom A16 VHF COM handheld radio for backup communication.
  • It features cockpit essentials like the MyGoFlight iPad Cooling Case, which uses thermal blower technology to prevent overheating, and The Pilot's Pen, an LED-integrated ballpoint pen for night use.
  • Further items include Ray-Ban Gunmetal Raptor sunglasses with G15 non-polarized lenses suitable for pilots, and a novelty Boeing Airplane Stapler for aviation enthusiasts.
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Peak Design Travel Backpack
Peak Design Travel Backpack

Peak Design Travel Backpack

This backpack from Peak Design’s line of travel gear was among the top-funded products on Kickstarter last year. Made of 100% recycled nylon canvas, the bag makes contents easily accessible to users through zippers in the back, sides and front. It measures in at 45 liters when fully extended but can be retracted into a smaller 35-liter bag if desired, making it ideal for changing needs throughout a trip. The bag features a variety of pockets for compartmentalizing gear, including two side pockets, a top pocket and hidden pockets. Rigid sidewalls inside the main compartment allow for structured packing, while a zippered diving panel can create two separate storage sections. The shoulder and waist straps of the bag can be tucked into flaps in the back when not in use, and magnets ensure they stay in place. External straps included in the front pouch can be deployed when additional storage is needed.

The bag is sized to accommodate Peak Design’s smaller packing cubes, which make it easy to separate and carry different gear within one larger bag. The bag is available in black or sage green and is priced at $299.95.

Learn more at peakdesign.com.

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