Are you a frequent traveler? If yes, you would know the importance of traveling light. In today’s technology-savvy world, you need to pack fewer clothes and more of these electronic gadgets that will help you enjoy your trip to the maximum possible extent. If you pack the right gadgets, you can not only save yourself from unpleasant experiences during your trip but also make your trip more productive than ever.
Here are some gadgets that we would recommend for you if you travel to various places frequently. Ensure that these gadgets occupy a permanent place in your travel kit.
- Headphones with noise-canceling technology
When you spend most of your time in flight journeys and other modes of transport, the best gadget to invest in right now is a noise-canceling headphone. It helps you to shut out all the external disturbances and travel in peace. When you cancel out of the noises that disturb you, you can sleep properly during your flight and have a fresher mindset than before. One of the best advantages of using a noise-canceling headphone is it is easy to tell the world that you are not a game for making small talk with strangers.
- Kindle
What better company you can enjoy than books when traveling solo? Gone are the days when you had to pack a few bags in your bag or shop for books from the airport’s bookstalls. This is the age of Kindle! Thanks to this handy device, you can now read any book that you want from anywhere in the world, by just switching on your device. Invest in a Kindle, right now to know what we are talking about. Even if you aren’t an avid reader, you will be thrilled with Kindle’s features – it helps you read books the way you prefer, even in the dark.
- Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and portable charger
How about a device that not only helps you charge your mobile and other gadgets but also gives you unlimited internet connectivity? Sounds too good to be true? Not at all! Instead of carrying two devices for charging your devices and for internet connectivity, you can now carry a single, compact unit that serves two purposes at the same time. However, before investing in this Wi-Fi hotspot cum portable charger, you have to read the description carefully to know about the range of connectivity, number of devices you can connect to the internet at a single point, countries where the hotspot connectivity would work, etc. This will help you make the right decision as to the brand that you have to buy.
- Weather-resistant travel case
When you are traveling to various places, you should be prepared to face different and extremely contrasting weather conditions. While you cannot control the external factors, what you can do is to keep your belongings safe. Your mobile is quite prone to damages from rough weather. Therefore, an important travel gadget that you have to invest in right now is a weather-proof phone case. This will keep your phone safe from dust, shock, snow, rain, dirt, scratches and the like. The best part of these weather-proof cases is that in spite of keeping your phone fully covered, it still allows you to access all the important applications with ease. Quite a handy gadget, indeed!
- Universal Travel Adapter
One of the best gadgets that you have to invest in if you are a frequent traveler is a universal travel adapter. When buying an adapter, always buy the universal kind because it has provisions for voltage conversions as well. Most of the brands of universal adapters allow you to connect at least 5 units at a time. Thanks to the interchangeable plugs that these units offer, you can use them in any destination that you travel to, without any hassles. The last thing that you want to experience on your trip is your mobile or any electronic gadget getting switched off midway because of a low battery. This universal travel adapter will help you get rid of problems like these.
- Charging unit for the car
If you are planning to drive a car at the destination that you travel to, you have to invest in a car charger right now. You can charge your mobile and other electronic gadgets on the go, this way. By the time you arrive at your destination, you are all set! A car charger can come to your rescue when your hotel room doesn’t have the proper facilities to let you charge various gadgets or when you don’t have the time to charge your devices in it. Thanks to this unit, you don’t have to think twice before using your phone to play music while you are driving. Even if your car’s battery power gets reduced while playing music, it can always be charged again quickly, thanks to a good car charger.
- Portable steam iron
Regardless of the purpose of your trips (professional or personal), you would always want to look smart and neat, wouldn’t you? Laundry charges at the hotel are ridiculous; so, don’t even try hiring these services. The best thing that you can do to look neat but on a budget is to invest in a portable steamer. This is a very small & compact unit that makes your garments crisp within minutes. If you are in a hurry, you don’t even have to iron the entire garment; you can use this portable steam iron to ease out just your wrinkles.
These gadgets may appear to be very basic, but not many of the frequent travelers are in possession of them. Charging devices, cables, power banks and the like are some of the most essential gadgets that may come to your mind when it comes to must-carry travel gadgets.
We could have included a professional camera on this list as well, but we don’t think you will need one unless you are traveling for your professional photography missions. In today’s age, a high-end camera with the right features is more than enough to get a great photo. In a nutshell, think beyond chargers and power banks when it comes to investing in essential travel gadgets.
Written By Boyan Minchev