Smart & Connected Life > Travel Tech The Best Tech to Travel With in 2024 These won't stop a delayed flight, but they could make any travel situation a little easier to handle By Karen Marcus Karen Marcus Writer University of Colorado at Denver Colorado State University Karen Marcus is a former Lifewire writer who has also written for companies like HP, Intel, IBM, Samsung, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 26, 2024 Travel Tech Digital Cameras & Photography Close So, you’re off on your next adventure! We travel frequently, nationally and internationally, so we know that the right bit of technology can make things easier, whether business or travel, a city trip, or somewhere in the wilderness. Check out our favorite communication, entertainment, and convenience options as you make your travel plans this year. 01 of 07 Travel Adapter JOOMFEEN If you’re traveling internationally, including areas like Canada, Russia, Asia, Central America, South America, and the Middle East, don’t forget to bring the JOOMFEEN Travel Adapter to plug in your appliances and charge your devices easily. It’s compatible with many iOS and Android devices, and you can charge up to three simultaneously. Advanced features include built-in fuse protection, safety shutters, and an LED power indicator. What We Like It’s super versatile. The price is right. What We Don't Like Forgetting to bring this handy device on foreign trips! 02 of 07 Wireless Headphones Bose Corporation Get the best of both worlds, quiet and sound, with Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones. Turn them on to dim the noise around you, or use the Alexa-enabled feature to play music or news or interact with other aspects of your Alexa account. The headphones work hands-free, so you can use your voice to control functions like volume. You get up to 20 hours of wireless use from one charge. What We Like It's a great combination of comfort plus classic Bose sound quality. Excellent noise cancellation. What We Don't Like The price may be prohibitive for some. 03 of 07 Luggage Tracker LugLoc Traveling can be stressful, and anything you can do to gain peace of mind makes your trip that much better. The LugLoc luggage locator lets you place a device in your bag and track it using a simple app. You’ll always know where your bag is and will get a notification when it arrives in the baggage claim area. You’ll also get pinged if you move too far away from your bag once you’ve collected it. Apple’s AirTags are another alternative if you are in the Apple ecosystem. What We Like Worldwide coverage. Doesn't interfere with other baggage items. What We Don't Like You have to purchase a separate subscription to use the service. 04 of 07 The Basics Hannes Eichinger / EyeEm / Getty Images Naturally, you’ll want to bring some combination of phone, laptop, and tablet, depending on how and why you’ll travel. Computer & Laptop Reviews & Top Picks Tablet Reviews & Top Picks If traveling for business, you may need your laptop for work during the day and your tablet for entertainment while you relax in your hotel room. Going somewhere fun? Leave the laptop at home and stick with your phone to help you communicate, get around, and find information, and your tablet for reading or watching movies between activities. Be sure to include chargers and other accessories for each of these items as well! What We Like Each device can serve many functions. Most devices are light enough to carry without trouble. What We Don't Like Too many devices can be hard to keep track of. 05 of 07 Wireless Charger RAVPower You know the scenario: you’re out all day having a great time on your trip but probably using many apps to help you communicate, coordinate your activities, and get around. So you end up using way more juice on your phone than usual and may even be at zero when you need it most. How to Choose a Wireless Charger Wireless chargers solve that problem by providing a charging source anywhere you are. What We Like It’s compatible with many phone models. It can charge a typical phone around three times on one charge. What We Don't Like Though small, it may be clunky to carry around. 06 of 07 Portable Entertainment Roku Turn your hotel room into a personal entertainment center with a Roku Streaming Stick. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you can have access to your shows from all your favorite streaming sources or take the opportunity to watch something new. You only need to log into your services (such as Netflix) the first time you use them on the device. What We Like Enhanced voice remote provides easy operation. Did we mention you can watch all your favorite shows? What We Don't Like It may not work with all hotel TVs. 07 of 07 World Clock Magellan's A world traveler needs a world clock or, even better, a World Time Alarm Clock. This nifty device lets you view the time in 18 cities worldwide and includes a calendar, temperature, and timer. You can choose from five languages and set an alarm (there's even a snooze function). The device also serves as a flashlight, taking regular AAA batteries. What We Like It’s lightweight, so it’s easy to carry around. You can also rest it on bottom knobs to use as a bedside clock. What We Don't Like For time zones that aren't included, you’ll have to do a little math to get the time right. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! 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