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Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit

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  • Travel smarter, not harder

    Travel smarter, not harder

    These days I don't travel much for business, but when I do, I do it like a pro. That's because I've learned a few things from my time in planes, trains and automobiles -- like what to pack for every possible tech scenario: not enough outlets, unreliable hotel Wi-Fi, too many cords and so on.

    And not only what to pack, but how to pack it. (That's the first item on my list of essential tech for your travels.) Of course, because I'm the Business Bargain Hunter, I made sure to assemble this kit on the cheap -- though in some cases (like with headphones), it's worth splurging.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A travel electronics organizer

    A travel electronics organizer

    Turn chaos into order in one elastic swoop. This organizer from Joto (about $17) uses elastic bands to easily contain cords, chargers and all your other loose stuff.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Joto

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A 4-port power adapter

    A 4-port power adapter

    No more running out of charging ports for you! For about $19, iClever's 4-port BoostCube+ offers folding prongs, smart USB ports and an 18-month warranty.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: iClever

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A retractable 2-in-1 cable

    A retractable 2-in-1 cable

    Kill cord-clutter dead with this retractable 2-in-1 cable from Cafele (about $14). It combines a 3-foot Lightning/microUSB cable into a single spring-loaded carrier.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Cafele

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A travel router/wireless drive/mobile charger

    A travel router/wireless drive/mobile charger

    The RAVPower FileHub Plus (about $40) is like the Swiss Army knife of travel tech, combining a travel router, wireless hard drive and 6,000mAh mobile charger into a single pocket-size package.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Photo by Rick Broida/ZDNet

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • The only power bank that makes sense

    The only power bank that makes sense

    Mobile charger: essential. Mobile charger with built-in cables: awesome. The iWalk 10,000mAh power bank (about $38) stows Lightning and microUSB cables, but also has a standard USB port for charging anything else.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: iWalk

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A dashboard mount for your rental car

    A dashboard mount for your rental car

    It's hard enough navigating a strange town, so pack an air-vent mount (like this one for a measly $8) and keep your phone near eye level where you can see it.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Beam Electronics

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • A wallet that's also an emergency charger

    A wallet that's also an emergency charger

    This lovely tan wallet is also a 2,400mAh mobile charger. It's not cheap at $99.95, but because it's always with you, it can really save the day. I've owned one for a couple years; it's well worth the bit of extra rear-pocket bulge.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Nomad

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • Seriously good noise-cancelling headphones

    Seriously good noise-cancelling headphones

    If you're going to splurge on any piece of travel tech, make it noise-cancelling headphones. They make flights tolerable by drowning out nearly all noise. The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 lists for $200 -- already a lot less than similar 'phones from Bose and Sony -- but you may be able to score a deal. I found them for around $139; your mileage may vary. Either way: BBH seal of approval.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: CNET

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • This backup phone

    This backup phone

    Imagine the calamity if your phone got lost, stolen, broken or dropped into a sewer grate. Goodbye contacts, appointments, travel details, etc. That's why a backup phone is critical. So grab the ridiculously decent Motorola Moto E4 ($120), sync up your data (even if you're an iPhone user) and toss it in your bag -- just in case.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • This global mobile hotspot

    This global mobile hotspot

    The no-brainer to end all no-brainers, the Skyroam Solis is a mobile hotspot that delivers high-speed data in over 100 countries -- for a flat rate of $9 per day. You can buy it for $150 or rent it for $10/day (service included).

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Skyroam

    Caption by: Rick Broida

  • This pen

    This pen

    A pen? Really? Yeah, really: This one doubles as a stylus and triples as a stand for your phone or tablet (excellent for watching videos). It's a really comfy large-barrel pen, too. A multi-color six-pack runs all of $8, so give one away to anyone who says "Cool pen!" and score some new business while you're at it.

    Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

    Photo by: Ace Teah

    Caption by: Rick Broida

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Rick Broida

By Rick Broida for Business Bargain Hunter | April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

  • Travel smarter, not harder
  • A travel electronics organizer
  • A 4-port power adapter
  • A retractable 2-in-1 cable
  • A travel router/wireless drive/mobile charger
  • The only power bank that makes sense
  • A dashboard mount for your rental car
  • A wallet that's also an emergency charger
  • Seriously good noise-cancelling headphones
  • This backup phone
  • This global mobile hotspot
  • This pen

The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.

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This pen

A pen? Really? Yeah, really: This one doubles as a stylus and triples as a stand for your phone or tablet (excellent for watching videos). It's a really comfy large-barrel pen, too. A multi-color six-pack runs all of $8, so give one away to anyone who says "Cool pen!" and score some new business while you're at it.

Published: April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT)

Caption by: Rick Broida

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By Rick Broida for Business Bargain Hunter | April 23, 2018 -- 18:12 GMT (11:12 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

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