Planning a trip? 12 must-have gadgets you should carry while travelling this summer

Summers are here, and many of you may have already planned your vacation trip. To make your experience comfortable and convenient, we have complied a list of 12 gadgets that we think you must carry along. The list, however, excludes basic gadgets like a phone, camera, earphones and a charger that you anyway would be planning to carry along.

1. USB utility charge tool

It draws from shape and form of the popular Swiss Army knife. This gadget houses different types of connectors to help you charge your wide range of gadgets.

2. Power bank

With this in your bag, you have a handy solution always with you to charge your phone and other compatible devices.

3. Multiplug adapter

It helps you charge your devices through different electrical outlets, irrespective of the country you are in. The model in the picture has four travel adapters compactly integrated in one device. They are colour-coded to indicate which adaptor you will need depending upon where you are in the world. There is a wide range of multi-plug adaptors available in the market and some will also let you plug in multiple devices and even come with USB ports.

4. Torch-cum-lantern

Wind it up and you can use it as a torch. Stand it up to use it as a lantern in case the power goes off.

5. Portable Bluetooth speaker

This easy to carry speaker can enhance your music experience when relaxing in a hotel room.

6. Swiss Army Knife

This legendary gadget that includes a spate of tools including a knife, tweezers, scissors, wire stripper, and a multi-purpose hook, is a perfect gear for travellers.

7. Mini travel iron/foldable iron

It helps you keep your clothes wrinkle-free even when you are travelling. You can either go for a mini iron or opt for a foldable model.

8. Portable immersion heater

Be it a glass of water or a cup of coffee to be heated, this will prove to be handy tool.

9. Earphone splitter

Why to enjoy music alone when you can share it with other co-travellers?

10. Swivel fork and knife set

They remain attached with a metal carabiner that swings out for impromptu meals at work, at the campsite, or when backpacking through the woods.

11. Bag light

Attach this pocket LED light to your hand bag and easily illuminate its interior when retrieving items.

12. Tiny booklight

Clip on this portable tiny booklight, which rotates ninety degrees to provide the angled beam for reading books. The market is flooded with a wide range of options.

If there is anything else that you think should make to this list, let us know in the comments below.