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What's New, What's Hot is Travel Weekly's look at useful and fun travel gadgets, edited by Joe Rosen. First up, the PowerPot V is a portable generator that enables backpackers and other outdoorsy types to power up cell phones, cameras and GPS units while cooking over a campfire or propane stove. Simply boil up water and this thermoelectric wonder does the rest, providing enough juice to drive any USB hand-held device. It comes with a standard USB port, a three-foot flame-resistant cable and a bowl/lid that doubles as a cooking platform.

The ZipSak 31-inch MicroFold Upright from Biaggi will make a small hotel room seem big, tight quarters on a cruise ship spacious. Although it is no shrinking violet when it comes to size (it checks in at a capacious 31x18x14 inches), the ZipSak, once unpacked, collapses on itself in a "Z" fold for stowing under a bed, on a shelf, even in a drawer. Like all the bags in the ZipSak line (also available as a 22-inch carry-on and a 27-inch upright), the 31-inch version features four spinner wheels for easy mobility and a high-density nylon exterior.

This "plug and play" home-monitoring system is easily installed and easy to use. The SwannEye HD Pan & Tilt utilizes a dedicated app that provides the tools to allow smart phone and tablet users to monitor their home (or office) by streaming live video or viewing recorded videos and photos via any iOS, PC or Android device. The camera, which features 350-degree horizontal and 100-degree vertical motion, is controlled through the app and saves 720p HD video and 1280 by 720 HD pictures on an SD card or directly to a smart phone or tablet.

At once a colorful beach towel that can be folded into a beach bag, the Towel Bag also serves as a secure and inconspicuous repository for your valuables while you are off splashing in the waves or touring an island village. This product has two 10x16-inch hidden pockets for water bottles, sun screen and the like as well as a super-secret 7x7-inch pocket for your watch, keys and cell phone. Constructed to be wind resistant, the towel includes bungee cords that can be attached to the posts of a chair or to sand pegs (included) for sand or grass.

Made for the man-on-the-go, this slick-looking grooming aid can be charged by using any standard USB port, whether the shaver is attached to a laptop or a stand-alone charger. As a result, it makes for a handy global accessory in that it does not require an adapter or wall outlet for power. About the same size as a cell phone, the ShaveTech is a perfect fit for a carry-on, pocket or backpack and will provide a half-hour of shaving on a full charge.

Capture a first-person, point-of-view HD record while skydiving, ballooning, surfing or the like on your next vacation with this easy-to-use camcorder. Featuring a remote control that enables you to shoot footage and stills at the touch of a button, the Vivitar 787 has a waterproof casing that protects it against splashes and submersion down to 30 feet, touch-screen display, an HDMI output for easy display and a micro SD slot for expandable memory options. The DVR 787 comes with a bicycle mount, helmet mount, HDMI cable and AC charger.