8 of the best travel gadgets for your next trip
Stay safe, stay connected and stay comfortable with these cool travel gadgets on the market now.
Celluon Epic Projection Keyboard – $150
It’s great to be able to stay in touch while travelling, but typing emails on a smartphone or tablet keyboard can be pretty difficult. This virtual laser keyboard projects a full size QWERTY keyboard onto any flat surface and uses optical recognition technology to transmit your finger taps onto your device (though it does take a bit of practice). It also looks really, really cool.
Hummingbird First Class Seat Cushion – $35
Never be stuck on an uncomfortable bus seat or stadium bench again. This self-inflating cushion has pressure-mapped support that moulds to your sitting bones. It also folds up neatly for packing.
SteriPEN Traveller UV Water Purifier – $50
Worried about the quality of the drinking water? One 90-second zap with the SteriPEN will purify one-litre of water without using any harmful chemicals.
Belle Hop Travel Door Alarm – $12
This neat little sensor alarm connects to any hotel lock and emits a 91-decibel alarm if the door is opened. It gives great peace of mind if you’re travelling solo or staying in a questionable part of the world.
Kensington Combination Portable Notebook Lock – $30
Keep your laptop safe while working on it in public with this combination lock and chain. You can anchor it to any desk, table or fixed surface and the cable locks into most computers via the security slot.
MeNoSpeak Language Companion – $10
Travelling to a country where you don’t speak the language can be daunting, but these little books will make things a bit easier. They have a simple layout with pictures and large text in both languages, so when you need to find the train station or order the pancakes at breakfast, you can just point and smile. You can also download the books as an app.
Brookstone Comfort Grip Luggage Identifiers – $15
These brightly coloured neoprene handles have two benefits – they make your generic black suitcase that much easier to find on a crowded baggage trolley and they also make for easier and more comfortable lifting and pulling.
IntoCircuit Power Castle – $40
Sometimes you can’t find a power outlet in the middle of your travels, but you don’t want to miss that all-important photo or not be able to make a phone call when you need to. This feather light, USB power pack can add hours or days of extra life to all your gadgets.