Best travel gadgets for any trip

You rolled into your “deluxe” hotel room only to be stuck with dim lighting, mystery smells and Wi-Fi that makes you nostalgic for dial-up. Having fun yet?

Seasoned travelers know this secret: Pack smart. I tracked down the best gadgets on Amazon that are worth your carry-on space. Let’s check in.

🔌 Outlets where you need them: YISHU’s 6-foot power strip ($9.99, 17% off) actually reaches the nightstand. Plus, eight outlets and four USB ports charge everything at once.

New country, new plugs: Don’t be that person scrambling for a loaner adapter. TESSAN’s universal travel adapter ($19.99, 11% off) works in 150+ countries and protects against voltage issues.

🪫 You forgot your charger (again): For iPhone and Android, VRURC’s portable charger ($19.99, 33% off) has five ports, three built-in cables and an LED display that shows how much juice is left.

Stone age Wi-Fi: A travel router ($34.90, 30% off) is a must if you work remotely. It boosts connection speeds and adds extra security. Plus, you can share a room’s internet connection.

🏨 What’s that smell? Drop a little essential oil in a portable diffuser ($20.99). Boom, your room feels more like a spa than a stranger’s den.

The A/C barely works: Quiet but powerful, SweetFull’s portable fan ($12.99, 24% off) is a lifesaver in stuffy rooms.

💡 Bad lighting = bad vibes: Evershop’s ring light ($24.99) is perfect for Zoom calls, reading and even doing your makeup. You’ll look fab.

Feel safer at night: This travel security kit ($11.42, 11% off) has a portable door lock and a doorstop with an alarm to scare away bad guys.

☕ Hotel coffee tastes like regret: No more watered-down sludge. OutIn’s portable espresso machine ($149.99) makes café-worthy coffee wherever you are.

Can’t sleep with thin walls? Grab a pair of comfy reusable earplugs ($18.99) to block out the world.

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Tech deals hiding in plain sight

You made it through the week. Time to treat yourself! I dug through the sea of fake reviews and gimmicks for sweet savings on gadgets you’ll actually want. Let’s dive in.

🚘 Eyes on the road 24/7: Redtiger’s 4K dual dash cam ($118.99, 30% off) covers your ride from front to back, even when parked. Your protection is worth the investment.

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Blackout prep

⚡ The outage in Europe shows how it’s key to stay ready.

🪫 Don’t run on empty: Stock up on AA and AAA batteries from Duracell (19% off) or Energizer (23% off).

🪫 It’s not just you: Apple’s new iOS 18.2 update is draining iPhone batteries. If it’s happening to you, don’t panic. Turn down your screen’s brightness and turn off apps refreshing in the background. Apple says to give it a few days to settle. Or you could get this portable charger for just $17.75 (26% off; click the box for an additional 5% off).

Stop running out of juice. Power your phone with this high-speed portable charger. (It's $5 off!)

When you’re on the go, a portable charger can save your trip. It powers up your devices, even when they’re low from overuse. The only problem is that a lot of them can be pretty bulky and who wants to lug around a brick when they’re vacationing?

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Grab these office essentials while they're still on sale

Even though businesses across the U.S. are starting to reopen, no one knows exactly when life will truly return to something that resembles normal. And while working from home is still a relatively new experience for many of us, it could continue well into the future.

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Talk is cheap

📱 And these phone goodies for under $30 are calling your name.

  • Apple or Android? This portable charger (33% off) has the juice for both.
  • Blast your jams on a phone stand (25% off) that doubles as a speaker.
  • Bring your older ride up to speed with a Bluetooth adapter (31% off).
  • Travel light with a cross-body phone bag (26% off) to carry just the basics.
  • Keep your family’s phones splash-free with waterproof pouches (15% off).

✨ Tech it or leave it: Swing by my page for even more of my handpicked tech faves.