There's no better time and energy to exploit the usefulness of gadgets than when you're traveling. For entertainment or comfort or convenience there is a myriad of options to explore. Here is a list of my pick of the greatest ones that can change lives to your traveling experience. A travel-lover on your own gift list will be delighted basic!

1. The Power Monkey
The iPhone has become the handiest gadget around using its small size and legion of apps. The only problem when you get app-intensive (such as for example when you're traveling) may be the lack of battery-life hampering your usage. That's where the Power Monkey will come in. It could re-charge your phone, iPod, camera, or other electronic devices, if you are not near a plug. Its huge power reserve can deliver up to 40 extra hours on your iPod! Includes an adapter for overseas charging. A $69 lifesaver!

2. The Amazon Kindle
With a one week battery life (two weeks with the wifi switched off) the Amazon Kindle can supply your reading needs for even the longest journeys. An anti-glare screen allows reading, even in direct sunlight, of the 1,500 books it is possible to store in its memory. From a potential library of over two million titles, you'll never run out of reading options and many pre-1923 out-of-copyright books are for free. Even website pay for are priced at a reduced rate for the Kindle. A portable library for $189.

3. The Apple iPad
For online reading, tweeting, Facebooking, movie watching or just plain internet browsing, the Ipad is a lot more convenient than your standard laptop. The battery lasts around 11 or 12 hours depending on application usage, therefore the iPad can keep you entertained for all however the longest international flights. There's some crossover with the Kindle, but with the versatility of the iPad (with 200,000 apps!) you have a lot more options besides just reading to help keep you occupied. Work or fun for $499.

4. The Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger
If you're out backpacking or participating in any other activity that may leave you far from an electrical source, the Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger can do what the Power Monkey can't - utilize the sun's rays to replenish your cell phone or iPod. It can also charge from a power outlet, and store that power for up to a year. Solar powered energy for $99.99.

5. A Clip-On Bottle Holder
This handy carabiner includes a doohickey attached that slips on the neck of any water bottle, enabling you to clip it to a belt loop or backpack. Staying hydrated whilst travelling can be tricky, especially while rushing through airports and waiting at terminals, never mind just on the flight. This little gadget makes sure you've always got a water source within easy reach. A great gift at $7.85.

6. Eagle Creek Compact Comfort Travel Pillow
What gadget list would be complete with out a travel pillow? If you're on a long, overnight flight, having an excellent neck pillow makes a huge difference between a restful sleep and a sore neck. The Eagle Creek Compact Comfort Travel Pillow is easily inflatable with only two quick breaths, and deflates at the touch of a button. Save your neck for $19.85.

7. The iPod/iPhone Video Projector
No larger than a bag of chips, this iPod Video Projector can project up to a 60" video image on an adjacent wall or ceiling, so I can watch movies in my most favorite position possible - prone. (Preferably with a more than substantial vessel of tasty popcorn parked precariously on my chest.) Useful when residing in spartan accommodations, this ensures you have some nighttime entertainment covered. This pocket-sized projector is not only compatible with iPods - additionally it is works with any video device with composite outputs, such as camcorders and laptops. $379.95.

These travel gadgets go a long way to keeping any traveler entertained, in contact, rested, and happy. Anybody of them can make an ideal gift for the favorite traveler (or on your own)!