Finding Travel Nirvana

Whew, you made it. You’re in your seat, buckled up and ready to relax for the duration of the flight. Except your book and energy bar are trapped in the overhead bin until the “fasten seat belts” sign is turned off. Sigh. Isn’t that always the way?

Zen Class has a better way. Company co-founders Jesse Travis and Brent Hollowell logged more than a million air miles when they worked for consumer products companies and had plenty of time to brainstorm about how to improve airplane travel. They came up with a tote that transforms into a seat-back organizer and holds everything from your boarding pass and phone to your water bottle and e-reader. One person who’s more than grateful for their invention — called the Nirvana Organizer — is Malia Ogoshi. “As a height-challenged flier, I avoid aircraft overhead bins at all costs,” says Malia, who told us about this clever find. “The Nirvana Organizer doesn’t need a user’s manual, doesn’t take up a lot of room, doesn’t weigh a lot, and makes the hours spent flying in economy class infinitely more comfy and relaxing.”

When traveling in the car, it’s also a great way to keep kids’ supplies at a fingertip’s distance. Whatever your travel mode, you can cut down on the chaos, settle in with the Nirvana Organizer, and oomm out ‘til you reach your destination.

— Rita