The 25 Best Travel Gadgets That Are Seriously Amazing

Packing cubes are the ultimate trick for packing smart because they will help keep you organised and save you heaps of room in your case! Perfect if you’re a bit of a clothes hoarder! 

I don’t know what I’d do without my portable charger. I use my phone for directions so much when I travel, so I’d probably still be stranded in Cambodia somewhere – which wouldn’t be too awful! 😉 This is a serious lifesaver and requires nothing more than the sun to get it going, making it the perfect eco-friendly travel gadget.

This is definitely one of the best travel gadgets and has saved me a bunch of times! I’m really not a fan of hotel WIFI – I find it really temperamental and slow. This allows me to connect 4 devices at once and gives me super-fast internet, perfect for watching movies, uploading photographs or just browsing the web.

Have you ever opened your case and found all the clothes that you so neatly packed screwed up so much they look like you’ve purposefully scrunched them up? This iron is super small and will solve all your worries! There’s nothing worse than a creased shirt! 

A little like find my iPhone but for your personable valuables, this is an essential travel gadget for anyone who tends to forget where they leave things. Just attach it to your valuables like keys or jewellery and you can track them via your smartphone. You’ll never have that ‘I don’t know where I left it’ moment again.

For anyone travelling with small children, this is a suitcase and buggy in one! Use it as a carry-on suitcase, a stroller for the holiday, which saves you paying extra for putting a buggy on the plane and saves tired legs at the airport! It’s also much easier for moving easily about the airport with children. 

For those people in the world that hate sand all over them, this beach mat is for you! It’s made of Microfiber so you can enjoy those beautiful beaches without worrying about sand getting into any places that it shouldn’t! Any sand that does end up on it, comes straight off again.  

This tiny but pretty cool device lets you communicate via your smartphone even when you have no signal or WIFI. It kind of works like a radio – your phone connects with GoTenna, which connects with another GoTenna, which then connects with that user’s phone. It’s all encrypted and secure and absolutely one of the best travel gadgets for hiking and backpacking.

Monica from FRIENDS would have a field day with this tiny vacuum! The smallest in the world and USB chargeable, you can take this anywhere to help keep things clean and tidy.

There are many destinations in the world that don’t have drinkable tap water. I always recommend travelling with a portable water bottle – it helps save the planet by reducing the amount of plastic you use and, let’s face it, it’s cheaper to refill a bottle than buy a fresh one every day! For those places, this purifier will be an absolute lifesaver. 

The backpacker’s absolute dream, this torch also doubles as a flask. Providing 20 hours of light, an emergency signal, and a compass for your adventures and have two built-in shot glasses and a bottle opener for your drink of choice.

If you need a little bit of a pick me up for a long flight but don’t fancy the airline’s rip-off alcohol prices, this cocktail kit is for you! It has absolutely everything you need to make the perfect drink mid-flight or in your hotel room. 

Navigation is key when travelling or backpacking and, although a phone might be your first choice, I often find myself in areas where there is little to no signal. This watch then comes in seriously handy and is one of the best travel gadgets for getting you to your destination. 

Not all trips are warm. In fact, in some cases, you’ll find yourself exploring cold destinations like Iceland or Canada. In these scenarios, there is nothing worse than having cold feet. So, a good pair of shoes and these food warmers are pretty essential! 

Solar technology is seriously upping its game at the moment! Perfect for camping, backpacking or saving electricity, this light is super compact and will fold down into a neat little square. Rechargeable with the solar panel on the front, leave it out in the sun all day and by the evening you’ll have a great little light! There’s also a clip to attach it to your backpack, so you can charge it while you’re out exploring. 

I love these rechargeable batteries as I often find myself with no batteries in the house and finding new ones when travelling is the utter worst! These both look and act like trusty Duracell batteries but charge with a USB cable, meaning you’ll never have to buy new ones again.

I find having multiple plugs for travelling incredibly irritating. Also, I’m the kind of person who will end up bring a USA adaptor to France (I may have done this once… Don’t judge me!). This adaptor will work all over the world and literally mean you only need to buy one ever again. Just remember to bring it with you! 

I love duty-free because of the temptations of buying cheap, tax-free goodies before you even leave the airport! I do love to bring a bottle or two of something with me but often worry about it smashing in my bag and covering my clothes in booze. This bottle bag will prevent any bottle breakage emergencies from ever happening. 

Not everybody owns a camera (and it’s the perfect travel gift!), but photos are an especially important part of travelling. They can literally transport you back to the moment in a heartbeat. These lenses will allow you to up your phone photography game and get some high-quality pics with just your smartphone!  

I hate paying extra for hotel safes because it’s money I’d rather save for travelling. However, I also feel a lot more comfortable knowing my valuables are safely locked away. This safe is totally portable and gives you that extra security without having to pay the hotel any extra! 

If your gadgets do run out of charge on the go, it can be a pain if you still need them. For one thing, you’ll end up carrying around the portable charger, which is a little annoying. This backpack has an external USB port which means you can leave that charger in your backpack and not have to worry about your hands being too full to keep exploring. 

Small enough to slot into your purse or wallet, this credit card pocket tool is 14 handy items in 1. In fact, whether you need a ruler, screwdriver, bottle opener or phone stand, this little gadget has you covered! 

Big, chunky coats are never practical to travel with but sometimes, if you’re travelling in colder climates, you need those extra few layers to protect you from the elements. This rain mac provides both extra warmth and will keep you nice and dry if the heavens open. Plus it folds right down into a handy carry bag.

Similar to the raincoat above, big Mary-Poppins-style umbrellas are never practical to take with you on winter trips. This umbrella is small enough to fit in your pocket and will provide that little bit of needed shelter in a rain shower.  

There really is nothing worse than a creased shirt. I love this short transporter because it’ll keep all your clothes neat, tidy and wrinkle-free throughout your trip.