Sunlight creeping in through thick forest canopy, a light breeze against your face while you take a stroll along the beach, breathing in the cool mountain air, travel sure sounds fun. But imagine, hiking through a mountain trail, lugging around a heavy backpack with all travel essentials; doesn’t sound much fun, does it? Well, this is why packing smart is so important. While traveling light is always encouraged but you shouldn’t compromise on must-carry items.

Discover innovative and quaint travel gadgets that are a massive hit among travelers, hikers and adventure junkies for their practical designs and ease of use. Some of these gadgets run on electricity while others require the good old fashioned elbow grease. Here is a curated list of must-have travel accessories that should definitely be on your next vacation itinerary. In this article, you will find cool gadgets like travel-size pocket iron and solar chargers, that might be a pocket pinch. But, worry not, you can always avail offers on electronic gadgets during the festive period sale events. So without any further ado, here is the list of top 10 must-have travel gadgets:

1. Travel Water Purifiers

Finding suitable drinking water on trips is a task. Most of us prefer buying packaged drinking water, without considering the amount of damage that the plastic bottles cause. To help you drink purified and safe water on your trips, you must carry a portable water purifier. Brands like LifeStraw and Drink Safe Travel Tap have some of the best purifiers that can make any water safe for drinking within seconds.

2. Action Camera (Go-pro)

Yes, I know how irritating it gets to click that Instagrammable picture every time you see a beautiful landscape. How about living in the moment and experiencing it while also capturing the moment in a go-pro without any disturbance? Attach your go-pro in the cap and let it record your trip completely. Imagine what it would feel like to watch the entire video when you’re 60!!

3. Portable Washbag

We often keep a lot of extra luggage due to the lack of laundry facilities during traveling. With lifesavers like a portable washbag, you can do your laundry anytime, anywhere. With as little as 2-4 liters of water, you can wash your clothes within 5 minutes. For those backpacking across countries or trekking through the mountains, this is one of the must-have travel accessory ever!

4. Travel-size Iron

Are crumpled clothes spoiling your pictures? Not anymore! Here’s what you can call a savior – A portable travel iron. Carry a tiny travel iron to help you in making your clothes crisp again. Most times, our clothes lose their crisp texture due to rough handling of our luggage. Don’t let the creases on clothes spoil the pictures. Straighten them every time you step out, without any fuss!

5. Ostrich Pillow

Stiff neck due to lack of neck support is nothing short of a nightmare. Traveling can be very exciting but not the neck pain that comes along due to improper sleep. Carry this gear along if you want to sleep like a pro any time, anywhere. Ostrich travel pillow keeps the crick in your neck at bay and provides a comfortable power-napping experience wherever you want.

6. Kindle

Can you do without a Kindle? Definitely not! All the bibliophiles seek the wisdom of words on a calm beach, or when the chills of nature touch them on a mountain. Also, to keep yourself busy during the tiring travel, the best way is to spend your time reading. Thank god for Kindle, you can download your favorite books and read them without worrying about the battery or the internet, or the world!

7. All-in-One Adapter

I’d have a mini heart-attack if I found that my mobile phone’s charger isn’t compatible with the plug at my hotel. Mobile phones these days are extremely important. From your travel tickets to online payments, we cannot really function without our mobile phones. Invest in a good universal adapter and steer clear of all the charging point problems. You will thank us for this advice!

8. Travel Tripod

Traveling solo is extremely exciting but finding someone who can click the pictures for you can be taxing. Carry a tripod so click the best pictures without looking out for any extra support. Travel tripods are easy to carry and are extremely easy to use.

9. Compression Stockings

For all the hikers and trekkers out there, here is something amazing for you. Take along a pair of compression stockings to help you stay away for sore legs. Walking for days at a stretch can give you unbearable pain in the calf muscles. Use these stockings to walk comfortably and keep the pair at bay.

10. Powerbank

Powerbank for the win for all those moments when your mobile phone’s battery is about to die and leave you handicapped. Not just the cellphones but also your camera, laptops, or any other gadget that needs charging. Powerbank is a life-saving gadget in today’s time and it is definitely a must-have travel gadget for all of us.

With these travel gadgets you can go anywhere you want without a worry in the world. May your next vacation be fun, easy and hassle-free. Have a great time!

Author Bio:

Jaya Dwivedi is made up of stories. Content Writer by profession, she can be found hopping Cafes in search of good food. She likes to call herself an “Unsophisticated Foodie”.