Noise-cancelling headphones, power banks or e-readers are some of the tech accessories to get you ready for long trips.
When packing for travel, always bring your phone, laptop, tablet or smart watch. In fact, there are many other types of technology accessories that should be equipped.
In trips that require long travel and carrying a lot of clothes, making a list and buying the necessary equipment helps you save time in arranging luggage, avoiding panic if you accidentally need to use it but don’t.
Here are 10 tech accessories everyone should buy for multi-day trips and picnics.
Noise Canceling Headphones
Headphones are indispensable accessories for hourly trips on passenger cars or airplanes. You can relax with music, watch movies without fear of affecting people around.
The noise canceling feature on the headset helps you fully enjoy entertainment content, without being disturbed by noise. Some criteria to consider when buying headphones for travel such as crosstalk mode, long battery life, compact size and popular charging port.
Some headphones to consider such as Bose Headphones 700, Sony WH-1000XM5, AirPods Pro 2nd generation, Sony WF-1000XM4,…
Multi-function charger
Instead of cramming many chargers for each different device, you can free up space for your suitcase with a charger with many ports.
When buying a charger, double-check the wattage and supported technologies. Models with USB-C ports are usually compatible with the Power Delivery standard, which helps to quickly charge some devices such as iPhones, iPads and Android smartphones. In addition, the charger with GaN technology will be quite compact despite its large capacity.
You can refer to charging models such as Ugreen Nexode GaN 4-port 100W, Anker 735 GaN 3-port 65W, Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-port 108W or HyperJuice GaN 4-port 245W.
E-reader
Besides music or movies, attractive books can help you “kill time” on long flights. To save space, choose an e-reader instead of paper books thanks to its compact size, storage memory large, easy access everywhere.
The criteria to consider when buying an e-reader include screen size, memory capacity, backlight for use in a variety of lighting conditions. Format and copying also need attention if you don’t want to waste time tinkering with unpacked luggage.
Popular e-reader models include the 11th generation Amazon Kindle Basic, Onyx Boox Leaf 2, Pocketbook Era or Kobo Libra H2O.
Camera journey
If you regularly share content and record videos to keep memories, you can buy a dash cam. Compact cameras that can be fixed on a helmet or handheld gimbal will be a worthy choice to replace smartphones.
Some notes when choosing to buy a dashcam include video quality, storage memory, battery life, charging ability, and how to copy videos for quick sharing.
Some action camera models are highly appreciated by Digital Camera World such as GoPro Hero11 Black, Insta360 One RS Twin Edition, DJI Action 2 or Insta360 Go 2.
Travel camera
If image quality is important, compact cameras will be a great help to capture memorable moments during the trip.
Depending on your needs and affordability, you can buy a camera with an interchangeable lens or a compact camera. If you choose an interchangeable-lens camera, mirrorless models are more suitable due to their compact size.
If you want high image quality with a pure travel camera, you need to choose high-end models that are not cheap. Sensor resolution, zoom capability (focal range) and battery life are factors to consider carefully.
Some suggested travel camera models include Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark VII, Fujifilm X-T30 II, Canon EOS R10, Sony ZV-E10,…
Portable speaker
You should consider buying this accessory if you want to enjoy music at the hotel, or indulge in parties if you are with friends.
Depending on your needs and mobility, you can choose a portable speaker with the right size and capacity. Charging port, battery life and connectivity are also factors to consider. Some models also integrate decorative lights to create beautiful effects.
Portable speaker models worth buying today like JBL Pulse 5, Bose SoundLink Flex, Ultimate Ears Boom 3 or JBL Go 3.
Backup charger
This is an indispensable accessory for long trips. With its compact size and large capacity, power banks keep your technology devices full of energy, avoiding interruptions in communication and work.
Depending on the length of your trip and the number of devices you carry, you need to choose a power bank with an appropriate capacity. The ports need to be adequate to charge many devices. In addition, the Power Delivery standard for USB-C ports and large capacity can speed up and even charge tablets or laptops. However, choosing a charger that is too large can be cumbersome and uncomfortable when traveling.
Some power banks are suitable for travel such as Anker 733 10,000mAh, Energizer QE20013PQ 20,000mAh, Anker PowerCore 5,000mAh or Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini.
Universal charging cable
The multi-port cable will help you save time searching and avoid losing it if you use many technology devices with different charging ports.
All-in-one cables usually come in two forms: regular cables with hook adapters, or small boxes with cables and adapters. Depending on your needs, you need to choose the right cable, but it should be noted that the length and ports are supported, usually micro-USB, USB-C and Lightning, while the other end is USB-C or USB-A.
Some general-purpose cables can refer to such as Remax RC-190, Mophie 3-in-1 or Native Union Belt Cable Universal.
Furniture tracking device
You can easily forget important items such as phones, wallets, bags, wasting time and affecting the whole trip. Therefore, equipment to help track the location, play the sound of furniture will be essential.
The features of these accessories are quite basic, just connect to a smartphone and control through the application provided by the manufacturer. Some brands even include proprietary location tracking technology, which makes it easier to find a device under certain conditions.
If using an iPhone, Apple AirTag is the most suitable choice. In addition, some models can be considered such as Samsung Galaxy SmartTag or Amazon Tile.
Laptop stand
Many people find it difficult to get used to when the workspace is not a familiar office or home. Therefore, carrying a laptop stand can create a suitable ergonomic design, making you more comfortable when using your laptop at a hotel or camping tent.
Choosing a laptop stand is not too difficult, just buy models with solid designs, suitable for the size of the computer. Some types also support gluing directly on the back of the laptop. Types of stands that you can refer to such as Moft Invisible Stand, HyperStand Folding,…
