Traveling has now become a full-fledged affair, since the terror of the pandemic has waned away a little, and we’re able to jet-set about more freely. My travel bucket is currently brimming with places I need to visit and make up for the pandemic-inflicted hiatus I had to take from traveling. But as any experienced traveler will definitely tell you, before you set off on your next adventure, you need to put together a collection of handy, reliable, and well-designed travel gadgets. Great travel gadgets are essential, they have your back in the most sudden and spontaneous of situations, providing you with aid and relief when you least expect it. And, we’ve put together a bunch of innovative and functional travel-friendly products that you need to pack in your suitcase for your next trip! From a tiny all-in-one travel adapter to a travel bottle with a MagSafe iPhone stand – these products are the must-haves you need for your next holiday.
1. Nothing Power Bank
The Nothing power bank features transparent aesthetics that showcase the innards’ glory and beauty. They are illuminated by a range of small warm-toned LEDs, which provide the accessory with a Cyberpunkish look inside and out.
Why is it noteworthy?
A power bank is an ideal match for Nothing considering its usability and no-frills nature. With an impressive amount of options on the market, a transparent power bank in Nothing’s product line would be an excellent addition to their ever-growing ecosystem.
What we like
- Perfectly complements the Nothing Phone (2)
- Sleek transparent aesthetics
What we dislike
- It’s a concept, so we’re not sure how well it would translate into a real-time product
2. Ringo Bottle
The Ringo Bottle merges the practicality of a water bottle with the convenience of a MagSafe-compatible iPhone stand. It transforms your smartphone into a tripod on the fly.
Why is it noteworthy?
No more shaky videos or propping your phone against precarious objects—now you can FaceTime, create TikTok videos, and shoot IG Reels like a pro, along with the benefit of having glowing skin because you’re constantly hydrated!
What we like
- It works rather intuitively without any adjustable clamps or grips
- It is a handy little instrument to keep your phone propped up while you watch videos, take calls, or film viral content
What we dislike
- Unsure whether you can use the lid as a standalone tripod
3. TA-205
Meet the TA-205, a compact universal travel adapter that can support plug points in more than 200 countries. It features multiple plug-inlets to charge all your precious gadgets in one go!
Why is it noteworthy?
It includes a fast-charge USB-C port that outputs 35.5W for rapidly charging your smartphone so you can step out instead of being trapped in your hotel room. It offers dual AC sockets – a universal one and a US socket.
What we like
- The TA-205 can deal with 1000W at 100V~ and a whopping 2400W at 240V~
What we dislike
4. The Taco Device
This adorable concept took the metaphor “let’s taco ’bout it” quite seriously! It is designed into something that utilizes the idea of the shape of the taco.
Why is it noteworthy?
The translation device is shaped like a taco and will be used by both the speaker and the listener. It’s actually like one of those two-way cup devices that you may have used when you were young (or at least those of a certain age) but now using digital technology.
What we like
- The Taco device makes communicating more fun and functional
What we dislike
- The shape, while good for holding, is not designed to catch sound correctly
5. Swift
Say hello to Swift – the world’s first 120W travel adapter built with 3rd GaN technology. The Swift can support sockets in over 15 countries, but it has a unique feature, unlike other adapters!
Why is it noteworthy?
Unlike any other travel adapter, it also lets you plug in as many as 6 devices at the same time and fast-charge all of them simultaneously. You’ll never travel the same way ever again.
What we like
- Let’s you fast-charge every conceivable gadget from your phone to your tablet, laptop, power bank, camera, drone, or any other gadget
What we dislike
- There are similar designs on the market