Travel, the double-edged sword that brings incredible opportunities to expand one’s horizons, at the cost of unwanted stress and even boredom. Whoever said getting there is half the fun clearly never sat on the tarmac for four hours thanks to weather delays! But for the seasoned traveler, it’s all part of the adventure and the price one pays for getting to see more of this amazing world.
An adventurous spirit and an open mind are the two most important things a traveler can bring on his or her journeys but next on your list should be gadgets and accessories designed to make travel more comfortable, more fun, and less stressful. Here are some of the best new tech gadgets that really can make the journey as fascinating as the destination.
The Lenmar Mutant
On longer trips when carrying multiple devices is non-negotiable, the 20,800 mAh Lenmar Mutant Portable Charger will keep all of them juiced up and ready to roll. It may not be the slimmest power pack in the ever-growing backup battery lineup but it can charge four devices simultaneously, making it amazing for the business traveler.
Trakdot’s Luggage Tracker
Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Lost luggage no longer has to mean a trip into town to buy the essentials. Trakdot, a small device that can tell you exactly where your bags are at any given time, will let you know if your luggage is a hundred yards away or a thousand miles away. While finding out that your baggage is headed for L.A. when you’re in Louisiana isn’t helpful in the short term, it can go a long way toward helping you recover it.
The Egg from Eggcyte
Keeping your photos in order while you travel can be a chore – especially if you’re a phone-wielding shutterbug who is prone to running out of space. The Egg connects to your phone on the fly and stores your photos (bypassing cloud storage) so you can keep snapping away. Accessing your vacation photos from anywhere is as easy as opening the app, which automatically connects to your Egg wherever it is in the world.
The MeFoto Roadtrip Travel Tripod
Great memories start with great vacation photos, and great snapshots require a steady tripod. MeFoto’s is as small and light as it is strong – it measures in at only a bit longer than a folded umbrella but can support a full-size DSLR sporting a heavy zoom lens. And since it weighs a mere three and a half pounds, this tripod can slip right into your carry on.
Sony Wireless Headphones
Sony Wireless Headphones
Tangled and torn headphone wires are the bane of travelers, which is why the new generation of wireless earbuds and headphones are so popular. Today’s Sony noise-canceling earbuds are completely untethered so you’re free to move about the cabin without losing access to your favorite tunes.
What else can make traveling less of a hassle and more of a joy? Ceptics’s plug adapter set is so small you can simply stash it in your luggage so it’s there when you need it. And Mobi’s EyeFi SD card can automatically send snapshots right to your iOS, Android or Kindle device. Add a quality ergonomic luggage set and the aforementioned adventurous spirit, and you’re ready to fly.
Bon voyage!
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