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Best travel gadgets for your next trip

By Staff, AccuWeather

Published Jan 2, 2020 8:18 PM EDT

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12 Best Travel Gadgets for Any Trip in 2018 Here are 12 travel gadgets that are essential to every packing list. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12

Are you looking forward to a trip in your near future? To make your journey as comfortable as possible, it's important to prepare ahead of time with thoughtfully designed travel gadgets. While you might have a standard neck pillow and tablet ready to go, there are many more items you'll want to bring along on your next trip to make the journey more enjoyable.

Portable Charger

No matter the length of your trip, a portable charger is a must-have. This will give you extra power on your electronic device so you can continue streaming, talking, texting, working, or playing. Most chargers are good for one full battery, which means getting double use of your device without a traditional wall charger being necessary.

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Water Purifier

If you're going on a hiking adventure or plan on taking a path less traveled, then a water purifier is crucial. This will allow you to clean water no matter where you are, so there's less of a risk of contamination. Most of these fit right in backpacks or travel bags, so taking it with you will be easy.

Feet Warmers

When the weather forecast calls for low temperatures, you'll need to be prepared. High-tech foot warmers are the perfect accessories to help keep your body temperature up, no matter how cold it is. These slip into the bottom of your shoes and are controlled by a remote, so they're compact and easy to use.

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Garment Steamer

Portable garment steamers can be life-savers when you need to get the wrinkles out of your clothing. These fit inside of luggage easily so you can take yours out in your hotel room or rental home for easy steaming. Beyond saving time, one of these devices can also save you a lot of money on professional steaming fees while you're traveling.

Noise-Canceling Headphones

A good pair of noise-canceling headphones will block out the noise that would otherwise surround you in an airport or on an airplane. You can also wear these while walking on the street so you can play your favorite music or audiobooks without missing a beat. These are the perfect accessories for peaceful traveling so you can focus and avoid overbearing noises.

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Smartwatch

A smartwatch can read your texts, take phone calls, and even help you navigate to where you need to go. This can make it easier to get more things done while you travel without constantly being on your phone. Most smartwatches can even notify you of appointments and events, so you stay on track with your travel schedule.

Travel Wallet

A travel wallet is specifically designed to hold cash, credit cards, and important documents. While this may be a little bit larger than your traditional wallet, it will help keep everything you need to travel contained in one area. Many of these wallets are also made with RFID-blocking chips that help protect your credit card numbers from being electronically stolen.

Luggage Tracker

Ease your worries about lost luggage by equipping your checked suitcases with tracking devices. If your items do get lost, these can tell you exactly where they are for easy locating. Some will even vibrate so you can track them down with simplicity. You can also put trackers on other items you're traveling with, such as carry-on bags and electronics, for added peace of mind.

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Travel Drone

If you're going somewhere with beautiful weather and scenery, you can easily make use of a travel drone. This can allow you to take amazing pictures of the landscape that you otherwise wouldn't be able to get. However, it's important to research local laws and regulations related to drones before taking one with you.

Reversible Umbrella

If the weather forecast calls for a chance of rain, bring a reversible umbrella to help keep you dry while you travel. Reversible designs are great because they don't break easily, they resist harsh conditions, and they can fold into a compact size for traveling anywhere.

Travel doesn't always have to end up being inconvenient, difficult, or stressful. With the gadgets above, you can make both the trip and your stay more enjoyable. From a portable charger that keeps you connected to an umbrella that prepares you for any weather condition, you'll find that these items are useful in every step of your journey. Whether you try one or try them all, they'll likely become favorites for packing in your luggage in the future.

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