25 Gadgets for Globetrotters

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    • Design_Globetrotter.jpgAs the time for summer vacations rapidly approaches, many people take to the skies for trips abroad. While many of us limit our long distance travel to once or twice a year for numerous reasons — schedules, budgets, interests, etc. — traveling to far and away places may actually be the standard commute for many business professionals and adventurists out there. I decided to gather 25 of my favorite gadgets for those globetrotting individuals, who might be inclined to call airports and hotels their home. 

    As the number of electronics we use on a daily basis increases, so does the amount of stuff we need to carry around with us. Luckily, there are some amazingly portable, sleek tech accessories available to help us power our computers, play our media, and help us orient ourselves in a new city or country. For those traveling alone or looking for a bit of extra security in foreign locations, there are some nifty gadgets that can sound alarms, conceal your cash and credit cards in your computer (!), and even keep a digital “eye” on your cell phone for you. 

    Regardless of the length of your journey or the frequency of your trip-taking, these gadgets will make life on the road or in the sky a bit easier and free of stress. Here’s to safe and happy travels this spring! 
    Has anyone discovered a travel gadgets or app the can’t live without? I’d love to 
    hear about it! 
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    1. 1. Jawbone jambox wireless speaker in grey hex, $200
    2. 2. Wireless Garden stashcard, $4
    3. 3. Clear Card exclusive airport access, $179/ year membership
    4. 4. Cocoon grid-it accessory organizers, $10-$30
    5. 5. Able Planet noise canceling headphones, $98
    6. 6. Combosaver combination laptop security lock, $17
    7. 7. HiConverter comprehensive unit converter app, free
    8. 8. USBCell rechargeable AA batteries, $18
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    1. 1. Solio universal hybrid charger, $64
    2. 2. P-Flip solar power dock, $79
    3. 3. Tumi ultra slim universal power adapter kit, $195
    4. 4. Diamond mini rockers mobile speakers, $27
    5. 5. Apple airport express, $99
    6. 6. Jawbone headset in midnight, $130
    7. 7. Mophie juice pack air for iPhone, $80
    8. 8. Mophie juice pack powerstation for iPad, iPhone, and iPod, $100
    Kate Pruitt
    Kate Pruitt
    As a Contributing Editor at Design Sponge, artist Kate Pruitt shares DIY projects each Wednesday. Kate lives in Oakland, California and has a background in art/art history and recently left her job creating window displays to pursue her own work full time. Growing up in New Hampshire, Kate spent a lot of time building machines out of paper and scotch tape, and thus discovered her first DIY impulses.

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    • http://profile.typepad.com/kaehler Buzz Kaehler

      Great travel Picks! The Tumi ultra slim power adapter is now on sale at 40% off, so even better. I have some other items for the next time you are writing about travel products. Good work!

    • http://profile.typepad.com/kristinhenson Kristin Henson

      Just to let you know, the HiConverter comprehensive unit converter app is now listed as $0.99, not free. Great list, though!

    • http://profile.typepad.com/gejmail Gejmail

      CLEAR is doing a Father’s Day special too… buy an annual membership by June 19 and they’ll give you a free Family Plan upgrade free. So your whole family can use the CLEAR lanes.