L.L. Bean celebrates its 100th birthday this year, so here are five gifts from the Maine company’s online catalog for the traveler in your life.
When all else fails and you need to know what’s going on, the Mini Solar Emergency Radio, which works on both crank and solar power, gets the job done. $39.95
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A backpack is the essential carry-on and the North Ridge is affordable, lightweight, and has a padded laptop enclosure, lots of pockets and a bungee cord for stuffing a jacket. $59
Bean’s Pocket Water fly rod series offers a short and lightweight rod, designed for small streams and ideal for travel. It comes in 3- to 5-weight, and the retro reel is loaded with backing and line.$285
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Blackout in Beirut? Darkness in Durban? Hurricane Sandy? This waterproof, solar powered flashlight is less than 8 inches long. Gift it and pack it. $24.95
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Luggage Locks? You bet. These TSA approved locks are the ultimate stocking stuffer for the traveler in your family. $15.

Am I big dummy? I can’t find the slide show, or the five gifts and I really want to know. Do love those vintage covers.
Hi Cathie,
I had the same reaction at first but then noticed there are dots along the bottom. Click on those and you’ll move through the slide show.
Geri