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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 Packable Pail. This collapsible, space-saving silicon bucket fits easily into a suitcase or, better yet, a beach bag. Kids will love it for building sand castles, mud pies or collecting sea shells, while adults can find any number of uses for it, including as an on-the-go dog dish. FDA food safe and BPA free, this product is washable, foldable and durable, and comes in a variety of colors.

This functional and attractive travel bag has a lot going for it, including such unique features as exterior reflective straps that can hold a jacket, raincoat and/or umbrella, thereby freeing up interior space; a reflective, detachable, shoulder strap in addition to traditional tote straps; and a bottom, zippered compartment. Made of a weatherproof vegan material with faux leather accents, the Midway Weekender also has a zippered top closure, abundant interior pockets and a rear pocket that slips over the handle of a roller-board suitcase.

Roomy enough to accommodate and protect from sand, sun and sea the necessities of the entire family, the Beach Tote from Fivesse stands apart for its water-resistant, creatively labeled interior pockets that whimsically include one reserved for sea shells or other beachy souvenirs. Other pockets, each with their own logo tabs, are designated for reading materials, cell phone, credit and key cards, snacks, toiletries, sun screen, valuables and a water bottle. Attractive and functional rope handles complete the picture.

These sunglasses and summer fun seem made for each other. With resilient, durable and flexible frames that offer comfort, fit and style, the Traveler series by Toms offers a unique soft-touch finish for a rubberized feel that can withstand rough-and-ready use, casual storage in a beach bag, purse or shirt pocket. Fitted with impact-resistant, polycarbonate lenses, the Traveler comes in two styles, Dalston for men and Florentin for women, and are both available in several colors.

Can't take the heat? The Cooling Cap from Real X Gear enables you to keep a cool head when those around you are letting off steam in tropics-like weather. Activated by dunking in water, the cap turns 20 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature. The cap comprises two cooling fabrics, a breathable outer layer and a PVA layer that evaporates slowly to keep the wearer comfortable. In short, dunk it, wring it and wear it.