Most independent travelers are anti-gadget and prefer to carry light- weight luggage with them. But whether you are traveling by flight, train, and car or even by feet, there are a few must-have travel gadgets that will make your travel experience much easier and comfortable. People usually take their smartphones as a means of entertainment and for keeping in touch with others. While smartphone is a given for almost every traveler, relying too much on it can be very bad. It is also a good idea to unplug at times.
So here is a list of the best travel gadgets that you should consider taking with you on your vacation:
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Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, these portable hard drives are far faster than – but still compatible with – USB 2.0 technology. That’s important for speedy transfer when organising your files. High capacity storage in a conveniently compact, and available in several capacity sizes (up to 3 TB), Canvio Basics hard drives are perfect for storing data, music, pictures, and thanks to a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology they are ideal to guard your data wherever you go.
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It is always an amazing idea to have a portable travel pillow during your holidays. Flying can be hard sometimes, particularly if you want to relax and avoid jet lag. If you are the kind of person who needs a pillow to sleep, you will need a travel pillow.
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A USB flash drive, also known as a USB stick, thumb drive or pen drive is a great device that can come in handy while traveling. You can use it to store and secure very important information, backup photos and get things printed. Think about a situation where you lost your wallet. Getting stuck in a foreign country with no ID, money, credit cards, and medical or insurance documents can be very inconvenient, especially in a medical emergency. A USB flash drive that has your important documents and emergency contact information will definitely be helpful in such situations.
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A portable phone charger is another useful gadget that you will need while traveling because once your smartphone battery is out of charge, you will lose access to all your text messages and emails. By investing in a good quality portable phone charger, you will be able to keep your smartphone fully charged all day long. You can find phone chargers that will work for Android phones, iOS devices, and even BlackBerry or Windows phones. While some of these chargers are completely self-contained, you will need to carry a charging cable for others.
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With development in technology, now you can use your smartphone to check where your bag is, how much it weighs and whether it has been opened. A smart suitcase connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to access a number of functions, including remote locking, location tracking, and an integrated digital scale. Some of these suitcases also come with a built-in charger to charge your electronic devices no matter where you are.
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Another essential gadget for people who travel frequently is a weatherproof phone case. Although it may seem quite bulky, it comes in very handy while traveling because you may get caught out in bad weather and you don’t want water to leak into your phone and destroy it. Ziploc bags may help protect your phone, but using the phone through the wet plastic bag is really difficult and inconvenient.
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When almost everybody takes their smartphone with them while traveling, a question that naturally arises is whether to take along a tablet or not. There are several reasons why you may want to invest in a tablet. They are good for travel as they have larger storage space for guides, maps, and dictionaries. They are great for e-reading as they allow you to download books and magazines. If you are regular blogger, tablets give your the versatility to blog from anywhere and it can also make your air, train and bus journeys very productive.
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While traveling in various parts of the world, you will need something to adjust the voltage for your electronics devices in order to prevent them from getting damaged. Also in other places, you will find that your plug won’t fit into the wall socket. The Universal (All-in-One) Plug Adapter is a solution to all these problems as it allows you to connect to any standard wall outlet worldwide. It is super-lightweight and will serve as a worldwide adapter, converter as well as a USB charger.
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One of the most useful and best travel investments you will make is buying a noise-canceling headphone. When we are traveling, it’s quite natural to be disturbed by the noise of the aircraft, crying babies, or chatting passengers. In such situations, using the best noise-canceling headphones will help eliminate the background noise and makes it possible to listen to music without having to raise the volume excessively. It will also help you sleep peacefully inside a noisy aircraft.
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If you are planning to rent a car while traveling international, make sure to bring a car charger or an adapter. There are a wide range of car chargers available these days that help make sure that power isn’t a problem when you’re on the road. Your hotel room many not be equipped with enough outlets to charge all your devices. So recharging your electronics while driving is a great way around such a situation. When you are a long trip by car, a car charger allows you to use your device to access Google map or play a podcast or engaging fussy kids in the back seat without running down the battery. There are even chargers that allow you to charge your devices very quickly.
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For hard core travelers such as climbers, campers and backcountry hikers, it will difficult to find a charging station for charging their devices because most of the time they will be in some remote, inaccessible areas. This is where a solar charger can come to your rescue. The great thing about solar chargers is that instead of electricity, it uses the sun to charge itself. Then the stored power is used to recharge batteries, which will hold that power until you need it. Of course, heading into the backcountry is a way of getting away from connectivity for some people, but that doesn’t mean that your smartphones and other electronics are completely forbidden.
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A device like this can be really useful for some people, as it provides backup storage and allows them to connect multiple devices by converting a wired connection into a secure wireless network. If there is a wired internet access point in your hotel, this can make a huge difference when you are having problems connecting to the Wi-Fi. Since most of these products are compact and light-weight, it doesn’t occupy a lot of space in your luggage.
It doesn’t matter where you are going or how you are going to get there because travel gadget are always there to help and make your life easier.
