Travel Tech Checklist: 10 Things Worth Packing

Good travel tech is about avoiding small problems: a dead phone, a missing adapter, a language barrier. Here is a practical checklist.

1. A universal power adapter, ideally with USB ports.
2. A compact power bank (check airline rules for capacity in carry-on luggage).
3. Short and long charging cables. Hotel outlets are often far from the bed.
4. Offline maps downloaded on your phone before you leave.
5. A translation tool: an app, or smart glasses/earbuds with translation if you travel a lot.
6. Noise-reducing earbuds for flights and trains.
7. A small cable organizer so nothing gets lost.
8. A luggage tracker to see where your bag is.
9. A digital copy of your documents stored securely.
10. A travel-size multi-port charger to charge everything overnight from one outlet.

Before you go

Charge everything the night before, test your adapter, and download what you need offline. The best travel gadget is the one that is charged when you need it.