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Travel Gear Gift Guide: Under $100

Hot New Gadgets for Clean Freaks, Foodies and Techies on the Go

This year's best travel gadgets include a rash of new smartphones (iPhone, G1, Blackberry Storm, etc.) that offer revolutionary mobile solutions such as Google Maps Google Maps. However, if you're not prepared to shell out the dough for one of these tech treats, look for more lifestyle-geared gifts that will suit someone's individual M.O.

izap, Wet Suit, mini*mergency survival kit
Gift ideas for the traveler under $100. For the clean traveler, consider the iZap or survival kit for a holiday gift.
(Photo Courtesy: wet suit and miniemergency, Flight 001; iZap, Violight)
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If you know a germaphobe, gadget geek, foodie or frequent flier, check out the following under $100 ideas. From toothbrush sanitizers and solar chargers to shiatsu massage pillows and wine label lifters, you're sure to find a gift to ease their journeys and please their personalities.

Travel Gifts for Clean Freaks and Groomers

For germaphobes traveling can be a nightmare. From hotel drinking glasses to airplane blankets, there's unfortunately good reason to fear.

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Help put their nerves at ease with the new iZap Tooth Brush Sanitizer ($20) from Violight. Using ultraviolet technology this small battery-powered case destroys up to 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria on your brush. Now that's reason to breath easier.

As your trip rolls on, dirty clothes and shoes can start to make your luggage a little gnarly. Flight001's Go Clean cases are treated to hold dirt and grime inside, keeping the rest your stuff safe from stains, smells and moisture. Choose from mildew-resistance wet suit sacks to oversize boot bags, or choose the Go Clean set ($55) which includes a laundry bag, two shoe bags and a "stuff" bag to keep miscellaneous items organized.

For those who need to look polished on the road the new Miniemergency Kit ($12) will be a lifesaver. More compact than a cupcake, this case includes 16 miniaturized emergency essentials from hairspray and dental floss, to double-sided tape and earring backs. Its small enough to fit into an evening clutch or glove compartment, and larger Shemergency and Hemergency kits are also available.

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