When packing for a trip it is essential to make wise choices. We’ve all experienced that moment at the hotel where we realize we’ve brought along way more than we actually need but at the same time there’s often something you regret leaving out of the bag. We compiled a list of the best travel gadgets and travel tech we like to bring along on our family vacations. This is an ongoing list that we will keep updated as we find new gadgets or as model numbers change. The theme is useful compact devices or accessories that make traveling easier but don’t take up a lot of space. Make your family trip more enjoyable by traveling with these essential tech gadgets. Dell laptops, Anker power products, Disney Plus, and more.
If you are tired of searching every wall and corner of your hotel room for an outlet to charge your many devices, then the Anker 331 Power Strip is for you. Plug it in and get an additional 6 AC outlets and 3 USB ports for charging up to 9 devices. The 5-foot cord gives you some flexibility if that hotel wall outlet is just a bit far from where you need it.
Our kids are light sleepers and we usually get to bed earlier than most others on vacation so a sound machine is essential to us. The Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Sound Machine is very small for portability but has a great selection of white noise that can really fill the room with sound. We usually charge it each day because we don’t want it running out but the battery life is good enough that it can last a couple nights on one charge.
An extra battery is a requirement if you plan to be out and about during your vacation and there’s no time to plug your phone into an outlet to charge. If you’re like us, you tend to use your phone more when traveling. Those amusement park apps can be a big drain on your phone’s battery life. There are many styles to choose but our favorite is the Anker 321 Power Bank. It's got enough power to get most phone models a full 100% charge but it won’t take up a ton of space and weigh you down.
This PHILIPS 6 Inches, USB-A to USB-C fast charging cable takes up less space than most charging cables. Bring this cable along during the day so you can charge your phone with a power bank in your pocket or bag and won’t have to deal with the bulk of a longer cable. Every inch counts! This cable is for phones and devices with USB-C connectivity.
Designed for Apple lightning devices, this cable takes up less space while charging your phone with a power bank in your pocket or bag.
Our kids love their LilGadgets headphones because they're comfortable, noise cancelling and can be plugged into each other to share sound. As parents, we love them for the volume limiting feature and how they fold up nicely for easy packing.
Don’t let the price fool you. These Anker A20i earbuds are great! You’ll get 9 hours of battery life with great sound and they’re fast charging. Plus, if you lose these, you’re not breaking the bank to buy another pair. This is just another device to add to the list of Anker products we love.
These are great for organizing and labeling all of your travel charges and devices.
This Etekcity luggage scale is a great little luggage scale for measuring bags before your trip but don’t forget to bring it along so you can measure your bags when you pack for the way home in case you picked up any souvenirs or clothes.
The JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand is a tiny collapsible stand that can be used as a tripod for photographs, watch content on your phone, or participate in hands free web meetings. It’s great for long plane rides or getting that perfect vacation photograph of your group when no one else is around to hold the phone.
The Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 is a small but powerful laptop well suited for travel. The 2-in-1 chassis makes it adaptable for work on the go and video conferences or just for web browsing and streaming while relaxing. You can use it as a standard laptop or fold the keyboard all the way back for tablet mode. It is lightweight and compact, ensuring easy transportability and has a great battery life. Anytime you get a Dell you can expect to get a reliable computer with great customer support.
If you are looking for a budget travel laptop that’s rugged, compact, and lightweight then the Dell Chromebook 3110 Laptop is the device for you. It’s perfect for browsing the web on the go or in your hotel room.
Since our kids are used to having their favorite shows on-demand, we bring our Amazon Fire TV Stick to stream in the hotel. Chromecast is great but we make sure to bring the Fire TV Stick along for an easier option. The Fire TV Stick is our family’s favorite streaming device, since you can access a giant selection of streaming content from Amazon's libraries and most major third parties.
Having access to Disney shows or movies featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy is great, but we stream Disney Plus for so much more. The kids love Bluey, Phineas and Ferb, and Big City Greens. We love having access to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars content. It's easy to find something for family movie night when you have access to great movies like The Lion King, Frozen, The Incredibles, Toy Story and more. If you haven’t explored it recently you should browse what is on Disney+ here.
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Updated July 9, 2023
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