Best 2017 Stylish Travel Gadgets & Gear

Posted on 11/06/2017 by Aswin Rajeev

Travelling can be both fun and hectic. There are a lot of people who love traveling but don’t know the bare essentials that need to be taken along with them. People like me especially, screw up something at the last minute and this leaves me scrambling. This list is for all the travel bugs who make last minute decisions. It is obvious that you need to take your passport, clothing and other accessories with you. These gadgets help you in making your travel experience a whole lot better. So buckle up and get yourself these 10 Must-Have Gadgets for Travel 2017.

Anker PowerCore 10000

A power bank is an indispensable gadget that must be included among your travel essentials. It is best to buy power banks from reputable brands as they are very sensitive to external factors like pressure, moisture, and temperature. Flights even have special restrictions on power banks. The Anker PowerCore 10000mAh power bank is the best seller on Amazon. This is largely due to its small size, large capacity and high speed charging technology.

Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3

Music is what clears my mind of all the stress and it is the same for a lot of people. If you like loud music, then the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 portable speaker is must-have travel gadget. With nearly 20,000 ratings on Amazon and an average rating of 4.5 stars, it is undoubtedly the bestselling portable speaker. It comes with an IPX5 rating and a huge 2,200mAh battery that will last for almost 12 hours at 2/3 the full volume.

Steamfast SF-717 Mini Steam Iron

I have this particular habit of trying to dress up perfectly whenever I go out and I need my clothes to be crisp. When traveling, this can be a bit of a task, but the Steamfast SF-717 Mini Steam Iron makes it a breeze. It supports dual voltage which is helpful when you’re traveling. The one-touch steam control and the non-stick soleplate makes it yet another must-have travel gadget.

Apple MacBook Pro

The next two travel gadgets come under the same category. I cannot live without a laptop if I step outside my house. The two major areas of concern when carrying a laptop while traveling is portability and performance. The Apple MacBook kicked off a revolution of good looking laptops that perform exceptionally well and are very easy to carry around. The latest MacBook Pro has a few tricks up its sleeve, like the TouchBar, but it is pretty much the same as the last generation. If you’re an Apple fanboy, this is must have gadget for you.

ASUS ZenBook UX303UB

The ZenBook from Asus looks a lot like the MacBook, but it is lighter and performs better. It comes with the latest and greatest of specs which include a 13.3-inch QHD+ display, i7-6500U processor, a mammoth 12 gigs of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It even has 2GB of Nvidia GeForce 940M integrated graphics for light gaming.

Poweradd 2-Outlet International Travel Charger Power AC Adapter

I was recently in Japan on an exchange program, but luckily I had managed to enquire a bit about the things that I should take with me. The first thing that most of the websites recommended was a travel adapter. Since I was from India, none of my chargers or appliances would work in Japan because they had a different power outlet. Thanks to the Poweradd 2-Outlet International Power adapter, I was able to charge my smartphone, camera, portable speaker and laptop without any issues.

Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones

This is sort of a big investment when it comes to wireless headphones and there are hundreds of other options that come for way less money. But once you put the QuietComfort 35 over your ears, you’ll notice a world of difference. It’s an experience like never before. If you have long flights during your travel, this pair of wireless headphones from Bose will definitely make time fly.

GoPro HERO5 Black

If you’re a person who loves to film all your memorable experiences while traveling, then the GoPro HERO5 Black will be your strongest companion. This is the latest addition to the GoPro HERO lineup and it is by far the best GoPro out there. It can take some amazing visuals combined with some of their flagship accessories for the ultimate experience in capturing memories. It can shoot 4K videos at 30fps and the image stabilization is top notch. This is a must have gadget for travel without a doubt.

Bluesmart One Smart Suitcase

This is a highly recommended travel gadget by a lot of people. This product swept me off my feet with its features. Built-in 3G + GPS Tracking, 2 USB ports for charging devices, digital lock that can be set through your smartphone and also a weighing scale for getting the weight just right. You can now know where your suitcase is through the GPS tracker and even lock it right from your smartphone. The only downside is that it comes with a price tag of nearly $320.

iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 raised a few eyebrows as it didn’t have any path breaking innovation from the iPhone 6S. Yes, there is an improved camera, processor, re-designed antenna lines and better overall performance. But Apple enthusiasts were eagerly waiting for something innovative and breathtaking like an edge-to-edge display or an under screen TouchID. Nevertheless, the phone is an amazing buy and the matte black variant is just so good looking.

Samsung Galaxy S8+

I’ve said this before and I will say it again. This is the phone that every iPhone user would be envious about. The Infinite Display and the supreme build quality along with a set of compelling security features like the Iris Scanner and the fingerprint scanner, there is no better phone in the market right now. Don’t forget the Snapdragon 835 which ensures flawless performance throughout. If you don’t want the bigger screen on the S8+, you can go for the Samsung Galaxy S8 as well.

TravelMore Luggage Locks

This tiny little gadget is a must-have for travel and it is none other than the trusted luggage lock. These ensure complete protection for your luggage while they are being taken from one place to another on flights. I have heard my friends telling that their bags were found open after being taken out of the flight just because they didn’t have proper locks on them. You wouldn’t want to be one of them, do you? So get yourself these strong luggage locks from TravelMore.

Best 2017 Stylish Travel Gadgets & Gear

Posted on 11/06/2017 by Aswin Rajeev

Anker PowerCore 10000

Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3

Steamfast SF-717 Mini Steam Iron

Apple MacBook Pro

ASUS ZenBook UX303UB

Poweradd 2-Outlet International Travel Charger Power AC Adapter

Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones

GoPro HERO5 Black

Bluesmart One Smart Suitcase

iPhone 7 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S8+

TravelMore Luggage Locks

Turn Your Car into K.I.T.T. with a Knight Rider Charger

Posted on 07/10/2015 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

knight rider kitt usb charger
You don’t need a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am to ride like Michael Knight (although it would certainly help) when you have a Knight Rider K.I.T.T USB Car Charger. This dual port USB charger turns any car into K.I.T.T. Just plug it into your car’s 12v power socket, put on your leather jacket, back your car out of a moving tractor trailer, fire up the pulsating lights on your hood, cue up your instrumental theme song, and you’re ready to roll like David Hasselhoff. It’s just that easy.
knight rider car charger
Beside the trademark KITT lights, the charger also speaks one of 11 different Knight Rider phrases like “I am a Knight Industries 2000 with a thousand megabits of memory and a 1 nanosecond access time.” Back in the 1980’s every show on TV had a signature car and none were cooler than Knight Rider’s (settle down A-Team van, Magnum PI and Dukes of Hazzard General Lee fans, settle down because you know it’s the truth). And now you’re one step closer to living the dream. And remember, no matter what, seriously no matter what- don’t hassle the Hoff.

Turn Your Car into K.I.T.T. with a Knight Rider Charger
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13 Cool Travel Gadgets For Long Flights

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Federico Lo Giudice

Flying doesn’t have to be a stressful, horrible situation if you’re equipped the right way. With this gadgets, your flight will be over before you know it. Get comfortable in your seat, and get ready to recharge your devices, listen to music, play video games or sleep as you’re being flown across the world, this list is for you! As always, don’t forget to click in the pictures to learn more about these products if you like them.

Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones

Any frequent traveler knows that whether you love music or not, noise cancelling headphones are absolutely indispensable if you want to be able to rest, at all. These in particular not only feature excellent sound quality, but will also help you block out the sound of the plane and the annoying passengers sitting next to you. Best of all, these are wired headphones but you can replace the cable once its worn out while salvaging the headphones themselves – if you’re careful, they’ll be with you forever.

Foxx 7 Port 45W USB Desktop High Speed Charging Station

Be ready for action as soon as you hop off the plane! This baby here is a high speed charging station for seven simultaneous gadgets, even optimized for some of the most popular models in the market. Whether you favor iOS or Android, you’ll be able to charge any and all your devices in a few minutes and be ready to use them as soon as the plane lands, with a full charge.

EatSmart Precision Voyager Digital Luggage Scale

What you’re seeing in this image is a digital scale that attaches itself to your luggage, and displays its weight once you hold it. It has capacity to detect some 110 lbs of weight, but considering most arilines won’t let you carry over 50+ pounds, it’s definitely more than enough. This scale is small, cheap, and comfortable to use, and will solve the weight issue without stressing you out or making you carry around stuff.

New Nintendo 3DS XL

Forget everything you think you know about Nintendo’s consoles. The latest portable system by the Japanese giant features two analog sticks, a full button set and a touch screen for input precision and variety of games alike. Whether you like Monster Hunter, Super Mario Bros or Zelda, this system is the absolute best at what it does.

All-New Kindle Paperwhite, 6″ High-Resolution Display

If you’re just not the video game type and would rather enjoy some literature without having to carry heavy books around, the Kindle family has something for you. This eReader is one of the best in the market for displaying text absolutely glare-free as to not hurt your eyes, but on top of everything, having access to one of the biggest libraries in the market. Now you get to carry all of the A Song of Ice and Fire or Harry Potter books in just some 7 ounces.

RIF6 CUBE – 2 Inch Pico DLP High-Res Mobile Projector

Do not be at the mercy of in-flight entertainment with their shoddy selection! Pocket-sized projectors are a godsend when you want to see something you picked instead of what’s available. The RIF6 Cube can connect to your smartphone or PC and display your movies in high resolution wherever you want, even featuring a small speaker for audio,

AMC Universal U Shaped Travel Pillow

This U-shaped pillow goes beyond what standard pillows do, also doubling as a stand for tablets and gadgets so you can always find the right position for comfort and usability. Whether you want to sleep or work, being comfortable is a must, and when it’s this cheap, there’s no reason to not go for it.

Grid-It Organizer

If you’ve been liking the gadgets on this list, chances are you’re wondering how to carry them around. Airports are big and confusing, and it’s not like you can just drop these off in a backpack or purse because finding them again can get complicated. That’s why having an organizer such as Grid-It can be a game changer. The concept is simple, to retain your gadgets and possessions for easy access, but if you’ve used one before, you know how much easier getting access to your own things gets with one of these.

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

Traveling is not just about the time you spend on the plane, but also the idle time in hotel rooms, especially when you’re sharing the room with someone. That is why having a device such as the Chromecast can save you from awkward silences and boring conversations, just plug this on any HDTV, and tune in to your favorite Netflix or HBO Go shows, amongst many, many others. Anything but having regular human interaction,

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-i9192

There are many dual SIM phones out there, but few strike the right balance between raw power and usability like this version of Samsung’s Galaxy S4. With this baby you can use your SIM card from your home country, and a local SIM along with it so you can get notifications and updates from both – which is particularly useful if you work with more than one country. This small phone will also fit your pockets just right and keep you communicated anywhere, any time.

MAXAH Surge Protector All in One Universal Wall Charger

Although it’s a bit disappointing that the world can’t decide on just one type of power outlet so we don’t have to lug adapters around, it’s not so terrible when you have an all-in-one. With this baby, you’ll be able to plug your gadgets in any part of the world, and get some surge protection on top for safety. Now, careful, this is an adapter, not a transformer, so don’t plug 110 gadgets into 220v outlets!

J Pillow – Travel Pillow

Another travel pillow, this one was patented for its fantastic ergonomic design which stops the head of the user from falling forward and helps to get much needed sleep during long flights. Of course, it can also be used outside planes in bed or on the sofa, and can be deflated for easy transportation.

Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Luggage

This is one of the very first “smart luggages” ever developed. It’s a carry-on luggage that connects wirelessly to any smartphone so you can lock and unlock it, weigh it and even track it all over the world. It’s at the top when it comes to usability, even though it hasn’t even launched yet – although it’s up for pre-orders.

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Inflatable Clear Bottomed Kayak

Posted on 05/02/2015 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

inflatable clear kayak
They say you can’t take it with you. But you can take it with you AND see what’s happening all around you with the Inflatable Clear Bottom Kayak. You can even bring a friend along the way. This two person kayak has a pair of 19″ by 14″ clear polycarbonate panels on the bottom of the boat so you can see all the terrain, plants, and marine life that’s below you as you paddle along. Since the kayak is inflatable that also means it deflates so you can carry it:
inflatable clear kayak backpack
It includes a mesh backpack to carry the boat (even if it just means carrying it from your car to the river or across some dry terrain to get to the next section of navigable water). The kayak’s hull is made from durable UV-resistant 1200-denier tarpaulin and 3 high-pressure drop stitch panels on the floor support up to 350 pounds. That’s should be sufficient for 2 people or 1 person and a literal boatload of beer. Either way it’s a good time all around.
inflatble kayak top view
The seats are foam padded for comfort and the kayak has 4 hard rudders to assist with tracking and stability. It has bungee tie-downs with covers to hold your gear safely. 4 handles help with portage, or you could just deflate it. The kayak comes with an air pump that will blow your kayak up in under 10 minutes. Fully inflated the craft measures 14 feet long by 3 feet wide, deflated it’s 32″ by 18″ by 14″. The whole thing weighs just 50 pounds. Pretty cool and a great way to own a kayak without needing a roof rack or trailer for your car.

Inflatable Clear Bottomed Kayak
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Bazinga: Big Bang Theory Light Up Umbrella

Posted on 26/11/2014 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

bazinga umbrella Bazinga: Big Bang Theory Light Up Umbrella
If there’s one thing Sheldon and Leonard hate it’s getting wet. That and people who doubt their intellectual superiority. Or something. Stay dry the Big Bang Theory way with the Bazinga Light Up Umbrella. Not only does this umbrella shield you from the elements, it also lights up in not one but count them two ways. The handle lights up in red and at the bottom of the handle is a flashlight. Neither precipitation nor darkness shall stop this scientist from getting to his lab (however a social awkward interruption by someone of the female persuasion might do the trick). Bazinga!

Bazinga: Big Bang Theory Light Up Umbrella
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Heated Steering Wheel Cover

Posted on 11/11/2014 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

heated steering wheel cover Heated Steering Wheel Cover
Winter is coming! A warm steering wheel doesn’t have to be an option solely for luxury vehicles. Keep your hands warm in any car with this Heated Steering Wheel Cover. Because there’s nothing worse than getting into your car and having a freezing cold steering wheel. We’ve all done the ol’ wrist steering trick while it heats up. That ends now!

The cover has 3 heat settings from 95° F and 110° F to keep your hands comfortable without gloves. It’s internal battery charges via your car’s 12v outlet and provides 35 minutes of heat per charge. The rubber wheel cover provides a firm grib and fits most standard wheels between 14.5″ and 15.5″ diameter. Keep it cozy and warm this winter.

Heated Steering Wheel Cover
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R2-D2 Rolling Suitcase

Posted on 07/11/2014 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

Bleep boop, get on the plane and let R2 help with your stuff with the R2-D2 Carry-on Luggage. It’s a rolling suitcase festooned with the world’s greatest droid’s image on the outside. That’s right, I said “festooned”. This is the luggage you are looking for. R2 comes with a telescoping handle and four wheels to roll through airport with ease.

That should fit most airline’s carry-on requirements. The suitcase is made of ABS + PC (good impact and heat resistance) with a polyester lining. Tasty. There’s two zippers for ease of access during flights. Let Artoo protect your belongings in flight just like he protected Luke Skywalker’s hand. Ok maybe he didn’t do a great job hand-wise but the rest of Luke still made it through, right? Good enough. I think we’ve gone off on a tangent here, it’s almost as if talking about R2 has made me channel C3PO. Very well.

R2-D2 Rolling Suitcase
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Great Scott! It’s a Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger

Posted on 25/09/2014 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

flux capacitor car charger Great Scott! Its a Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger
Great Scott! If my calculations are correct when this sucker reaches 88 mph, you’re going to see some serious sh!t! Take your car… back to the future with the Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger. It looks just like the device from Doc Brown’s famed DeLorean (you know, from the movie Back to the Future? just stating the obvious) but instead of taking you back or forward in time, it charges up your phone.
flux capacitor car charger inuse Great Scott! Its a Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger
The charger has a pair of USB ports (1A and 1 x 2.1A) to charge anything with a USB cable- phones, tablets, GPS units, hover skateboards, etc.) Not only does it look like the flux capacitor, it also lights up and pulses just like the real deal as you drive on down the road. Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. You can turn the flux effect on or off with the switch if you don’t feel like going back to your parent’s high school dance. You got that, McFly?

Great Scott! It’s a Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger
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Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery

Posted on 04/09/2014 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

pickup power Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery
Power at home or power to go, you can do it all with Pickup Power. Great for traveling and home, Pickup Power is a surge protector that has a built-in portable battery. When you’re at home, the office, hotel, or anywhere near a wall outlet you plug it in and use it’s 3 AC outlets just like you would any other surge protector.
pickup power plugged Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery
But when you need power on the go it has one really neat trick- a portable battery! Not enough time at home to get a full charge on your phone? Need some extra juice to throw in your bag or car for later in the day when your phone, tablet, camera, and Kindle all run out of power? No problem- just pop out the portable battery:
pickup power battery pop out Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery
Now you have a 4000mAH battery with a USB port ready to charge your gadget anywhere. The portable battery puts out high powered 2.1a charge. Still not enough power? You can step it up to a 6000mAH battery with 2 USB ports to charge two things at once.
pickup power portable battery Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery
Besides the all in one aspect, what we really like about the Pickup Power is that the portable battery doesn’t require any extra cords to charge up- it just sits neatly in the power strip so it’s easy to pop it in and out when you need it. You know exactly where it is, no need to search around or worry about whether it’s charged up or not- it’s there for you. Nice combination of products from Quirky.

Pickup Power: Surge Protector with a Portable Battery
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