Travel gear reviews: from smart shoes to smart gadgets

The gear we're reviewing this month includes a backpack smart enough for the streets of Milan, a solar-powered gizmo for charging devices and a mat to help you get a good night's sleep – even if you're halfway up a mountain. Thou shalt covet

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