Whether it’s a trip to a nearby state or a flight across the ocean, you need a collection of travel equipment that will keep you organized, powered up, and connected. From luggage, accessories, and power outlets to universal-compatible mobile phones and entertainment devices, we’ve compiled a complete list of the best travel gear, essentials, and gizmos for every business trip, both domestic and international.
Top 10 Travel Gadgets You Must Have While Hitting The Road
1. SpareOne Mobile Phone
Here comes the first and most important travel device, SpareOne. This is the only mobile phone that can be used anywhere in the world and around the globe on a single AA battery – with a 15-year lifespan! For these reasons, it was (deservedly) awarded the Innovation Prize at the Consumer Electronics Association 2013 meeting. Better still, this travel device is even useful in an emergency, with a push of a button on the emergency button and a built-in flashlight! Simply insert a local sim card wherever you are and you’re ready to go.
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2. The Powerbag Business Class Pack
Powerbag backpacks and slings secure your laptop in style and consist of an integrated onboard battery and connectors that can charge a regular smartphone at least twice! This is one of the most essential travel gadgets.
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3. SteriPen UV Bacteria and Pathogen Killing Water Wand
If you have ever been in a strange environment, opened a water bottle, and discovered a smell that reminds you of chili (not the country), you will recognize the value of an effective water purifier. The SteriPen has no dissolving plug-ins or tablets, you simply insert it into a bottle, turn it on and in about 48 seconds, 16 ounces of water will be delivered safely and drinkably. It is especially good at destroying Cryptosporidium, a common cause of diarrhea on trips to Mexico. This travel device is highly recommended for people prone to water allergies.
4. Polaroid iM1836 Snap
Sometimes your smartphone camera is not only responsible for making everyone look jaundiced, but it’s also not good enough when you want to display your travel photos. Polaroid got wind of this and decided to develop the planet’s first Android-integrated smartphone camera with adjustable lenses. For the photo specialists out there, this device has an optical 10-30mm zoom lens connected to the Android’s user-friendly 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. With a photo-sharing app that allows users to quickly upload photos to Facebook and the like, everything is good to go.
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5. Nokia 301 (universal-compatible phone)
On your way overseas? You probably need a mobile phone that works with a foreign sim card so that you can make calls and access data at an average cost. The important thing is that it’s light and easy to use and has quad-band for worldwide use. At the same time, the device can reach speeds of up to 3.5G (HSPA), enabling faster mobile tethering on the move.
6. Scrubba Wash Bag: A Portable Washing Machine
Sometimes, when travelling, you only need to quickly wash a pair of underwear and a few T-shirts, but without going to a launderette. The Scrubba wash bag makes washing your clothes by hand easier and more convenient with its built-in plastic washboard bumps. You put a few items of clothing with shampoo and water in it, shake the bag, and after just a few minutes you will have clean clothes without getting your hands wet. A pair of socks and underwear and a few T-shirts will fit into one bag, and the bag can be wrapped to the size of a soft drink bottle for easy carrying. This is one of the most important travel gadgets for a frequent traveler.
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7. Trakdot Luggage Tracker
It is always an annoying moment when you arrive at the terminal after a long flight and your luggage is not with you. This is usually combined with unattractive and tired baggage loss staff. With the Trakdot Luggage Tracker, you don’t have to rely on other people to tell you where your luggage is. All you have to do is connect this monitor, which is integrated into a GSM chip, to an app on your smartphone and you can find out the exact location of your luggage. It’s a bit of a luxury that you have to take out a $13 annual subscription in addition to a $50 signup fee, but if you’ve ever lost your luggage, it’s probably worth it for peace of mind!
8. Waterless Toothbrush
You may have looked through these chewing gum candy machines that offer waterless toothbrushes at airports. There are now different types of these machines that let in big brands like the Colgate Wisp. They work like a toy brush, but with a little bit of toothpaste-like stuff inside that you can use to brush, chew, or pick with. Since they are for single use only, they are not long-term solutions and are only recommended when you can’t wait to brush properly.
9. Travelon Luggage Tags
One of the most common complaints of travelers is that they can’t find their luggage when it’s sliding on the conveyor belt. With the help of a unique looking luggage tag, it is quite easy to find your luggage as it glides past the conveyor belt. These tags are bright and colorful, saving you valuable time on the way to your final terminal.
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10. The Lifeproof Nüüd
The food-safe Nuud-Safe protects your valuable Tablet PC from dirt, snow, rain, bumps, knocks, and more without blocking access to the Tablet PC’s control buttons. There is no individual screen protector, just a fold-over shield, making this the best add-on for your Tablet. This is one of the most indispensable travel tools.
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