Traveling for business or pleasure is easier than ever with access to real-time information; apps to help schedule your itinerary and explore new locales; and ever-smaller gadgets to help you connect, organize, work and play. These gadgets will delight the travelers on your gift list this month and throughout the year.
Gadgets for Travelers
Click through for 11 gadgets that would make great gifts for the travelers in your life.
Satechi Smart Travel Router/Travel Adapter
Frequent travelers have their travel adapter sets, but now it’s time to upgrade to the travel router. The Satechi Smart Travel Router/Travel Adapter accommodates four plug configurations, features four modes for wireless networking, and charges your devices with an AC power port and a USB port. The Travel Router can function as a router, repeater, access point or client. $49.99
Mophie Space Pack
Get it all together. The Mophie Space Pack for iPhone 5s/5 combines a rechargeable battery case with built-in storage. Choose from 16GB, 32GB or 64GB and save up to 32,000 photos or 18,000 songs. Fully recharge your iPhone’s battery with one flip of a switch. $149.95 and up
TYLT N-Flight
You have your fancy headphones and a several-hour-long flight. Now you need the TYLT N-Flight airplane headphone adaptor. Tiny enough to carry at all times, the two-pronged gadget lets you use your stereo headphones with the in-flight entertainment system. $12.99
Pocket Projector Mobile
The Pocket Projector Mobile offers up to 100 lumens and up to two hours of use per battery charge. Control focus with the dial, and use the dual speakers or separate speakers through the jack. Connects to your device with HDMI cable. $299.99
RFID Travel Vest
The ScotteVest line of travel garments has grown to a dizzying list of vests, jackets, pants, shirts and accessories, all featuring pockets – lots of specially designed pockets – for gadgets. The best-selling item is the RFID Travel Vest, with 26 pockets, including an RFID-blocking pocket to deter data theft. Tablets, phones, headphones, passports, money, even water bottles all have their place and are easily reachable. Ditch the backpack and fill these pockets. $135
My Passport Wireless Wi-Fi Mobile Storage
Connect up to eight devices at a time to the WD My Passport Wireless Wi-Fi Mobile Storage device, available in 1TB or 2TB. Back up photos and videos from your phone or other mobile device; no Internet connection required for playback. $179 and $219
Keys-to-Go
Keys-to-Go is Logitech’s easily portable keyboard for iPad, iPhone, Apple TV and more. Bluetooth connection, FabricSkin you can wipe clean and a rechargeable three-month battery make it an easy take-along item. Choose black, red or teal. $69.99
Bluetooth Earmuffs
Wearable and multi-function, these “speakerized” earmuffs are perfect for travelers to chilly locales. 180s’ Bluetooth earmuffs let you take calls and listen to music without removing your accessory. Get nine hours of play time or eight hours of standby time. USB charging. Choose blue, white or black. $80
Oona Phone Mount
The Oona phone mount is designed to suction onto any slick flat surface, so where you place your phone is only limited by your imagination. Stick it to your car’s dashboard, your white board, or your refrigerator. Or use it as a stand for taking video. The small aircraft-grade aluminum body allows for multiple configurations of the suction cups, letting you take advantage of different angles and locations. Or screw it into any camera mount. $29.95
iWORK Aluminum Smart Phone Repair Tool Kit
Know a traveler who likes to be prepared for small disasters? Get them the iWORK Aluminum Smart Phone Repair Tool Kit. Includes a telescopic ratcheting screwdriver, suction cup, mini pry bars, 10 precision bits, and other tools to take apart and put back together a smartphone. $19.79
Selfie Stick
On a recent trip to Seoul, our managing editor felt really out of place. She was the only one without a selfie stick. Don’t let your traveler suffer the same disappointment. The Selfie Stick attaches to your phone, microphone or other small device, and lets you take the perfect selfie, take shots from above, and find other new angles for great new shots. $29.95
