Skirt, bag, and bowl

By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 09/15/02

		Destinations  Where they went  Travel gear  Student travel  Sensible traveler

Thinking big? Don't!

Maximize your storage space and minimize the luggage you carry with the Overnight Insider. An all-in-one packing system, it combines a jewelry roll, water bottle holder, and toiletries kit (all detachable) with a roomy overnight bag. Made of ballistic nylon and in-line skate wheels, with a telescoping handle, locking zippers, and an exterior ticket pocket, it's also small enough to fit under the seat in front of you when you fly. It is available through the Magellan's catalog for $129; telephone 800-962-4943.

When 'meow' means 'feed me!'

Travel Meals offers an easy boxed lunch for your pet while the two of you are on the road. Each meal comes with eight ounces of Iams brand pet food, two treat biscuits, a pouch of purified water, and a scoop bag or disposable litter box (with litter), all packed into a travel container that opens out into two plastic feeding bowls. The meals are available in adult dog, puppy, and adult cat formulations. They cost about $5 each and are available at many Brooks Pharmacy and Stop & Shop stores, and online at www.travelmeals.com (telephone 401-848-2220).

No more skirting any issues

Dreamsack's silk wrap is a sophisticated sarong that can be folded and worn as a skirt of almost any length, thrown over the head in deference to custom in various countries, or draped over the shoulders as a shawl on a chilly night. The silk is hand-washable, and air-dries quickly. It comes in several colors (charcoal, dusty blue, white, lilac, olive, red, soft gray, willow green, and basic black) and adds a touch of instant elegance that works in almost any situation. It costs $52 and is available online at www.dreamsack.com (800-670-7661).

Lylah M. Alphonse's e-mail address is lalphonse@globe.com.