17 Travel Tech Items for Spring Break
As we venture further into the month of March, two words are pretty much constantly on our minds: Spring Break. And if you’re planning to take a vacation during your time off, you’re road-tripping or hopping on a flight, going somewhere sunny or opting for snow, or anything and anywhere in between, it’s about time to start thinking about your packing. So, let’s talk tech. These days, unsurprisingly, there’s a serious plethora of tools and gadgets made specifically for travel ease or that just lend themselves really well to being on the go. We’re talking devices for charging, tracking, beauty, safety, games, and more. Ahead, 17 such items that might just be worth it for your next trip.
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Courtesy of Snap Inc.2/19Snap Inc. Spectacles, $130. spectacles.com
Snapchat’s high tech glasses, which allow you to record right from the stylish frames, are sure to be a major hit on any Spring Break trip.
Courtesy of neimanmarcus.com3/19Ringly out to Sea Activity Tracker Smart Ring, $195. neimanmarcus.com
Want to take a bit of a social media break during your trip so you can be fully present — but still be attuned to the important notifications? You can set this smart ring to subtly notify you (via vibrations and light) for certain calls and messages, or perhaps activity goals, without having your phone out at all times.
Courtesy of mezzi.com4/19Mezzi Ada Laptop Tote, $285. mezzi.com
This chic bag is conveniently outfitted with Trackr technology so you can track it down if you misplace it, and a built-in charger, so you can keep your phone or tablet juiced up while you travel.
Courtesy of amazon.com5/19Lifeproof FRĒ SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone 7, $57. amazon.com
Protect your phone from water, sand, sun, snow, and any other elements (or accidents) it may encounter on your trip with this Lifeproof case (which is available for various smartphone models).
Courtesy of amazon.com6/19TrackR bravo, Silver 4-Pack, $80. amazon.com
Give yourself some added peace of mind by pairing these trackable little tiles with some of your most important belongings — like your wallet and phone — and track them down when you can’t find them. If you’ve misplaced your phone, you can use TrackR to ring it; if you’ve misplaced something else, you can use your phone to find it and make it ring — and if it’s out of range of your device, the TrackR Crowd Locate network can help find it.
Courtesy of bioliteenergy.com7/19BioLite SolarPanel 5+, $80. bioliteenergy.com
Whether you’re heading off the beaten path for Spring Break, or are just interested in conserving energy, this solar panel can help you out. It’ll power up from the sun’s rays, store the energy for later, and then use it to charge your devices.
Courtesy of Lulus8/19Lulus Stay Sharp Cactus Print Phone Power Bank, $20. lulus.com
Every traveler (or pretty much every smartphone owner, for that matter) can use some backup phone power in her bag while she’s on the go.
Courtesy of tivoliaudio.com9/19Tivoli Audio Pal BT, $200. tivoliaudio.com
Make sure you always have a way to play the best Spring jams with your friends with this travel-sized Bluetooth speaker, complete with AM/FM radio (for when you want to go old school).
Courtesy of sephora.com10/19amika Mighty Mini Jet Set Kit, $80. sephora.com
Keep your locks in check without bringing tools that require you to check a bag. This hair dryer and straightener both pack a powerful bunch in a seriously compact package.
Courtesy of amazon.com11/19One Adapter Twist Plus World Charging Station, $45. amazon.com
Heading out of the country? Bring along this adapter that not only has the right plugs for more than 150 countries (including those in the U.K., U.S., E.U., and in Australia), but also is equipped with four USB charging spots and a spot specifically for connecting an Apple MacBook power adapter.
Courtesy of target.com12/19Conair Travel Smart Compact Luggage Scale, $20. target.com
If you’re a chronic overpacker — and intend to pick up some souvenirs while on your trip — it may be worth it to bring this small luggage scale, so you can be sure you evenly distribute your belongings for the trip back and avoid the frantic transferring of items from one bag to another at the baggage check-in counter.
Courtesy of amazon.com13/19Trakdot Luggage Tracker, $40. amazon.com
Theoretically, if your checked suitcase gets lost, the airline should be able to track it down. But if you want extra security, this luggage tracker just might do the trick. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)-compliant device can track your luggage in real time, around the world.
Courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com14/19GEKO Smart App Safety Whistle, $50. urbanoutfitters.com
After you download the companion WISO app on your smartphone and pair it to this device, you can use the Smart Whistle to instantly notify your loved ones if you’re in danger; either by blowing on it or pressing the button for two seconds.
Courtesy of shop.nordstrom.com15/19Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Bora Bora Instant Camera & Lenses, $179. shop.nordstrom.com
Take a departure from Snapchat lenses with real lenses that go on a real, old school-style instant camera, for some unique vacation shots.
Courtesy of baubax.com16/19BauBax Women’s Bomber, $179. baubax.com
At first glance, this jacket just looks like a cute bomber — but it actually has subtle pockets specifically made to hold your phone (in a water-resistant spot), tablet, headphones, and portable charger, as well as a zipper that transforms into a stylus and a pen. And outside the tech compartments, the jacket also comes equipped with a built-in inflatable neck pillow, an eye mask, passport pocket, microfiber cloth and sunglass pocket, built-in gloves, a blanket pocket, hand warming pockets, and a neoprene lined drink pocket. It’s almost as multi-functional as your phone itself.
Courtesy of neimanmarcus.com17/19Bluesmart Black Edition Carry-On, $599. neimanmarcus.com
This limited edition carry-on suitcase comes with a built-in battery charger, luggage scale, Bluetooth remote lock, and GPS tracker, as well a companion app so you can keep track of it from your phone.
Courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com18/19Gabba Goods Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Mic, $30. urbanoutfitters.com
If you have the space in your luggage, why not bring one random, but sure-to-be-fun device? If nothing else, this light-up karaoke microphone with a built-in speaker that can connect to your phone via Bluetooth to play your background music will definitely make for some good Snapchats or Insta stories.
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