Posted by The last thing you want to do is bring devices you dont need or the wrong portable charger.
These days, being able to pack light is a necessity, not a luxury. Yes, its convenient to be able to pick up your own suitcase when its not bogged down with travel gadgets. That said, packing light also helps you to keep your wallet from getting lighter. Airlines dont mess around when it comes to the weight of your suitcase. Every extra pound can cost a small fortune.
Pack the Right Travel Gadgets
Its easy to want to bring everything, just in case. However, when it comes to packing light, the words just in case can become your worst enemy. Theres nothing wrong with being prepared, provided its within reason.
Have a look at your travel gadgets and make sure they belong in your bag. If they dont, its best to leave them at home. It helps you to pack light and reduces the risk of damage, loss or theft.
While youre at it, invest in a good quality durable case in which to store all your cables, memory cards and your portable phone charger. Keeping it all safely stored in one place makes everything easier to find and less likely to be damaged. Remember that packing light is only done right if everything arrives intact!
Travel Gadgets for Any Destination
There are certain travel gadgets that just work, no matter where youre going. Therefore, you can feel confident adding the following to your checklist:
- A portable charger Make sure its a lightweight, slim-fit, high capacity universal portable phone charger. That way, you can charge all your USB-rechargeable devices with the same backup power bank. Slim and light is definitely a must, but remember that capacity is important. Dont sacrifice the amount of juice you carry with you just to save a couple of inches of luggage space. As a rule of thumb for traveling light: look for a battery pack around the size of your phone.
- Your phone Your smartphone can cover for a whole range of different travel gadgets. You can use it as an e-reader, to surf the web, as a portable video game console, and as a camera or camcorder. Unless you need those other items for specific reasons, you can likely leave them at home as long as you have your phone with you. Just make sure to upload your pics to the cloud when you can so you will keep enough room on the device to add more. Youll love your portable charger when you use your phone for all these reasons.
- Over-ear headphones There are some high quality, noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that can absolutely change your travel experience. Theyll help you to hear your music, in-flight movie or phone call even if youre in a noisy place like a market or airport. That said, regardless of whether or not youre actually listening to something, they can keep the noise level down to save your hearing and your sanity. In fact, when you have headphones on, you can not only drown out noise but also prevent people from talking to you. So if you just want a touch of peace and quiet when you travel, pop on the headphones.
Make sure to opt for the best quality travel gadgets you can afford. Watch for sales to help save a bit of money when you can. They will help you to pack light but still get the most out of your trip.