Traveling can cause enough headaches if you do not carry the right stuff to make your next vacation a little easier, safer, and more fun. There are some travel gadgets that are essential to bring in whether you are traveling to multiple countries or a single country. Some tech travel gadgets are better for frequent travelers than others. Here are top 11 travel gadgets that deserve inclusion in your packing list.
Backpack
A good luggage is the most important travel accessory for any kind of traveler. If you are an adventure traveler, and especially, are looking to keep your possessions as safe as possible, then an anti-theft backpack is the way to go. Choose a backpack that comes with a lot of features, such as slash-proof wire in the bag’s straps and lining and secure clips to lock all the zippers on the bag, or to lock the bag itself to a fixed place. Pacsafe’s Venturesafe Gii 25L is anti-packed backpack that offers all these features discussed, designed to deter thieves.
All-in-One Plug Adapter
Today every traveler should carry this little, but very important thing no matter the country you are planning to visit. A universal all-in-one plug adapter has enough options so you will never be out of luck when you need the right option for plugging in in any country you are traveling to. You could take a look at offerings from ITANDA and TruShield.
Portable Phone Charger
A portable phone charger is a very useful travel accessory for any kind of traveler. Purchasing a good potable charger is worth the money if you need to be able to plug in without perhaps buying drinks at a coffee shop just to be able to plug in. A good portable phone charger will save you money and hassle while traveling overseas.
Tablet
Today, travelers have access to newspaper and magazine apps thanks to tablets. If you are an avid reader, you can download magazines and books to a tablet. Some travelers still travel with a laptop. But, today’s tablets are powerful enough to handle most if not all of your computing needs on the go. Besides, tablets are lighter and thinner and will not take up a huge amount of space in your carry-on as well.
Tablets come in a wide range of price points so research your options to help you make the right choice. Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes with the latest version of iOS. Its screen is big enough so you do not have to worry about zoom nightmare. It will also take up a small amount of space in your carry-on. An alternative could be Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S2 that is available at a similar size and price with absolutely excellent battery life.
Kindle
If you are an avid reader, and travel often, then you need a Kindle while traveling. If you love reading a ton, especially, travel reading, and travel often, then the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader is probably the best way to go. This is a compact and lightweight device that is capable of storing thousands of pages. The device comes with a high-resolution screen so it is easy to read in direct sunlight. It’s e-ink display will not strain your eyes like a conventional display does. Its battery can last for weeks at a time, not hours.
Water bottle
A water bottle is an essential travel accessory that every traveler should carry with them. There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing water bottles for travel needs depending on your specific needs. The Klean Kanteen Classic is a lightweight and durable steel water bottle you can definitely include in your packing list.
First Aid Kit
It is highly recommended that you not only have your own first aid kit, but also consider a readymade solution. That is where the Smart Travel Medical Kit from Adventure Medical Kits comes in. The Smart Travel Medical Kit comes with enough supplies to keep you safe for most minor injuries and ailments. Another, and probably the better option, however, could be the World Travel Kit.
Camera
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V digital camera by Sony is the best compact camera available on the market. It is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, looks beautiful, and is easy to use. The DSC-RX100 V digital is a perfect travel companion that can shoot 4k videos and capture pictures whose quality can only be compared to that of a pro-grade DSLR, thanks to its 1-inch image sensor. This is a solid choice if you are looking for an amazing piece of photography gear.
Video Recording Sunglasses
Video recording glasses not only protect your eyes from the sun, but they also record video clips. If you are a Snap’s fan then you will like the company’s cool and good looking newfangled video recording glasses. In addition to protecting your eyes from the sun, these glasses record 10-second clips and then send them to your iPhone or Android smartphone via the Snapchat app. You do not have to use your hands to record snaps with this fun travel gadget.
The Spectacles come in three colors: black, coral and teal. This cool and fun eyewear product comes with a yellow case that doubles as portable battery charger and includes a USB cable and a cleaning cloth. This is one of the coolest travel gadgets that will capture amazing pictures and videos in addition to protecting your eyes from the sun.
Water Purifier Bottle
Never drink tap water. Only drink bottled water that is perfectly sealed. What if you cannot be certain that the bottled water is safe and authentic? That is where a water purifier bottle comes in. You can drink tap water that you have purified with a portable purification system. When traveling to remote locations with harsh environmental conditions, you can rely on CamelBack All Clear water purifier bottle. It is a state-of-the-art device that can transform almost any tap or clear natural water source into pure drinking water in just 60 seconds.
This 0.75-liter water purifier bottle is equipped with rechargeable lithium ion batteries and uses UV light to neutralize virus and bacteria from the tap or clear natural water source. This is an excellent travel companion that will save money on bottled water and get you safe drinking water while traveling.
Pocket-Size Washing Machine
A washing machine in a bag is your ultimate companion if you travel a lot, in particular. You will love the Scrubba’s portable pocket-sized washing machine that will clean your clothes anywhere anytime. It takes only 3-6 liters of water and a bit of washing liquid soap to clean your dirty clothes in just 3o seconds for light loads.
This is the world’s smallest wash bag that is made from a waterproof material and contains a flexible washboard that cleans away the dirt inside the bag. You do not have to get your hands wet. This pocket-size washing machine is designed for backpackers, but it is also suitable for light packers.
In conclusion
Some of these travel gadgets are just fun accessories, others add extra convenience to your life on the go. These travel gadgets will make your trips, safer, easier, and more enjoyable. They are life-savers for today’s travelers.
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