Traveling can be a hassle. We always try and pack a few things other than clothes to help us, but somehow we can never plan for everything. Issues like electronics dying, getting lost, and translation issues in different countries can be a handful to deal with. To help you out on your next great adventure, we compiled a list of some geeky gadgets that you need to have!
Universal Power Adapter
The US likes to do things differently from the rest of the world. From our favorite sports to our units of measurements, we always seem to be unique to the global perspective. When traveling out of the country, some people might not realize that the standard two or three pronged wall plug won’t work.
It’ll be tough to charge anything if you can’t plug it into the wall. To combat this issue, buy a universal power adapter. Travel adapters plug into international wall sockets and allow you to plug your standard cords into the adapter. This is a must have item for anybody who travels abroad frequently. Make sure you have the right adapter for the country you’re visiting, or get one that has various options for global use.
Theft Proof Bag
Pickpockets are everywhere. Securing your valuables like money, phones, passports, and credit cards is a must. Having a theft proof bag is a big advantage to any traveler. You can walk around safely knowing that all of your possessions are secured.
Avoid spending your time worrying about your stuff, or even looking for it when it goes missing by having everything you need for the day in one bag. Protect your things and make sure you have one of these bags wherever you go!
Trackstick II
When traveling to a bunch of different places it can be hard to keep track and remember everywhere you have been. The Track stick II is a GPS tracker that connects to Google Earth to keep a virtual scrapbook of everywhere you have been. They can easily fit into a pocket or can be attached to a belt so you can have with you at all times.
It tracks your movements so if you lose something you can easily retrace your steps, and it also monitors how long you were in a single place. If you want to go somewhere twice but forget how to get there, the Trackstick II also records the route you took to get from place to place. All you need to do is plug it into a computer when you get the chance and see the digital map of everywhere you were that day!
Mobile WiFi Hotspot
The internet is always essential to everyone in today’s world. Regardless of where you are, having a strong WiFi signal could really come in handy.
Taking a mobile WiFi hotspot with you is the best way to ensure that you are never removed from the internet. Hiking in the jungle and have no service, bust out the hotspot. In a bustling city and need to get some work done online, the hotspot is ready and available for you. Set privacy passwords on your network and safely search the web from anywhere in the world regardless of where you are.
Money Belt
Securing your possessions should be a top priority for anywhere you go. It’s always good to have some cash on you because a lot of places don’t accept cards, or the fees are very expensive. Keeping your cash in your wallet is always fine, but what happens when you lose it or if it gets stolen? Making sure you have the ability to keep your cash safe is a must.
You never know when you’re going to be in a situation where you need a couple of dollars to get home safe or buy something. Some money wallets can store up to $1500 USD, so you can have a pretty decent bank of reserves no matter where you are!
Water Purifying Bottle
This might not be the techiest item on the list, yet it’s arguably the most important. When traveling abroad, you might have realized that not all the drinking water is actually safe to drink. In the U.S we have really extensive water purification and filtration process that not all countries have. Drinking tap water in some countries can get you sick.
Remove all of those worries by making sure you have a water purifying bottle. They can remove any bacteria that could make you sick in a short amount of time, and you will no longer have to spend your money on bottles of water to keep yourself refreshed.
Traveling to another country is an experience that everyone should have. Learning new cultures and seeing new things is important for anybody. When doing so, you need to keep yourself safe as well as enjoy it. Make sure the items on this list are in your bag and see how much more fun you’ll have on your next trip anywhere!
