The essential gear

Pack smarter and capture the sights with our top picks

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III

Picking a travel camera isn’t easy. This compact system camera from Olympus is our pick thanks to its top image quality, five-axis image stabilisation and shooting up to 8.6fps. It’s stylish and small enough to carry all day. $949, olympus.com.au

ANKER POWERCORE 20000

The beefy PowerCore 20000 from Anker is your gadgets’ best friend. It can charge a smartphone up to seven times, and a Qualcomm Quick Charge port juices compatible phones much faster than regular USB. $99, kogan.com/au

FENIX 5X

Like many of Garmin’s products, the Fenix 5X is a state-of-the-art multisports tracker. But what sets it apart from the rest is its preloaded European mapping smarts, for easy navigation from your wrist without fiddling around with paper. $999, buy.garmin.com

SONY WH1000XM2

Noise-cancelling headphones are essential for a long-haul flight, and these minimal over-ears from Sony are ideal. Their built-in atmospheric pressure optimisation delivers optimal sound when you’re in the air. $499.95, sony.com.au

iPAD 6TH GEN

Keep yourself occupied on the plane with the latest iPad that boasts a big, high-res display, ideal for an in-flight movie or TV show binge. Pair it with the Apple Pencil once you land, and you’ll be sketching your way around historic cities in style. From $469, apple.com/au

AWAY CARRY-ON

The ultimate bag to take on-board with you, the Away Carry-On case has an impenetrable shell for peace of mind as you fly, as well as a built-in battery to charge any USB device from the airport to the plane. US$325 ($429), awaytravel.com