On the Go.

All you need away from home, and then some

TIME TREK

Outdoor warriors now have a cool watch that promises comfort and functionality, without making you blend into the bushes. Tissot’s T-Touch Trekking is a real man’s watch, with eight functions that you can activate by pressing on the crown and then the touch-sensitive screen. A star product in the Tissot stable, the T-Touch is made from titanium and comes with either a khaki or orange dial. RRP AU$1,195 for the strap version and AU$1,250 for the bracelet option. Call +61 (3) 8844 3300 for stockists.

TECHIE HEAVEN

If your whole life has to evolve around just one shiny gadget, the new Nokia N95 could be it. It fuses your IT, telecommunications and personal organiser needs all into one. Described as a “multimedia computer”, the N95 has a new two-way sliding concept that allows for various functions to be called into play. With a large 6.6cm QVGA display, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, GPS to a hundred countries and fantastic video capability, it’s hard to beat for value. Get the scoop at www..nokia.com. Price unavailable.

FIT FOR ROYALTY

The creative director of Spencer & Rutherford, Kim Michaelides, draws upon her granny’s memories of travelling to Shanghai during the glamorous 1920s for their gorgeous

Autumn/Winter 2007 ‘High Tea at the Imperial Palace’ collection. Think traditional Chinese silk, art deco styling and dreamy dusty shades of jade, rosehip and jasmine. The prices ensure we can all own a piece from this romantic period in time. One of our favourites is the Natasha – Magpie (shown here). Wallets start from AU$55 and limited-edition bags from AU$188. Available at the Spencer & Rutherford boutique
(Lvl. 4 Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, call +61 (2) 9389 4635) or www..spencerandrutherford.com

SOUL GOOD

The latest cult shoes have hit Australia. Beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum and Pierce Brosnan, Earth Shoes are healthier for your body as they use the Negative Heel technology created by Danish yoga instructor Anne Kalsø, which aligns your body while you’re wearing them, helping you have better posture and breathing. And, apparently, weight loss too! Priced from AU$179-199, Earth Shoes are available at selected Athletes Foot stores or call +61 (3) 9425 9900 for stockists

TAKE A SHOT

Canon’s latest update to the already successful PowerShot series is the G7. This 10.0-megapixel compact digital camera in the classic analogue shape has Canon’s most powerful imaging technology at its core – the DIG!C III. What does this mean for the happy snapper? Faster shooting (ISO 1600), advanced Noise Reduction and Canon’s revolutionary Face Detection
Technologies (comprising Face-Priority Auto-Focus and Face-Priority Auto-Exposure) making it even more idiot-proof. Find it at www.canon.com. RRP AU$899.

IN GOOD HANDS

If you’re a fan of the Palm OS system and looking to integrate two gadgets into one, or are new to smartphones and want to start with something affordable and fun, we recommend getting your hands on the Palm Treo 680 smartphone. This phone has all the Palm features you’ve come to love, and then some. It’s smaller and sleeker than its predecessors and you’re really going to enjoy the “thread chats” (similar to instant messenger) that allow you to keep track of your conversation. With MP3 player, integrated digital camera, camcorder, video player, 64MB storage and Bluetooth capability, you can be away stretches at a time without missing a beat. RRP AU$799, available from Dick Smith Electronics, Harris Technology and Harvey Norman stores.

A NEW DAWN

Turn heads with the new Volkswagen Eos, touted as the “365-day convertible”. With many firsts coming together – a five-piece sliding coupé roof that has a sunroof mode and a short windscreen frame; new cockpit, door and side; air-conditioning made for convertibles; electronically activated seats (with memory); and a service hatch in the rear seat bench – it has classic looks, just with more comfort. This is the perfect getaway car. RRP AU$50,000.

RUFFING IT

Dogs will be dogs – they get into scrapes but we do so love taking them wherever we go. Now there is a first aid kit that you can easily carry with you equipped to treat and transport them to safety should they get injured. The Ruffwear K-9 First Aid Kit contains items such as a pet first aid booklet, gun shot wound cards, trauma pads and even antiseptic towelettes. Everything is human-friendly too. Check www.ruffwear.com for stockists and other pooch products.RRP AU$45.95.