(MONEY Magazine) – $25 Compression socks Blood clots that start in the legs are a danger on long flights. HJ Hall Flysafe compression socks improve circulation. (flight001.com)

$50 AquaBells dumbbells A road warrior's dream: Add water. Work out (they can weigh up to 16 pounds each). Empty. Go. (aquabells.com)

$350 Polaroid PDV-0800 DVD player Pop in Finding Nemo and keep the kids happy. Fine features include a four-hour battery and an eight-inch swiveling screen. (bestbuy.com)

$499 Triax 22-inch carry-on by Victorinox Stylish, almost indestructible and able to expand three inches and lock in place. Plus, it's got a pivoting handle. (swissarmy.com)

$8 Point It picture book Don't know how to say "steak, medium rare" in the local dialect? Point to any of the 1,200 photos of common objects and make yourself understood. (flight001.com) --STEPHANIE D. SMITH