When it comes to travel, it’s always better to be prepared. If you are a modern traveler it’s always better to have the right gadgets with you. Besides your smartphone, we have come up with a list of 9 best travel gadgets that you should consider carry-on as a modern backpacker.

1 – GoPro Camera

My favorite travel gadget is definitely a GoPro camera. One of the main features that make GoPro my first choice when traveling is its small size. It’s small and portable and can be easy carried in every place. You do not need to sacrifice any space on your backpack for the camera.

Even though it is small and portable, easy to take it on your travel adventures still you gonna miss a lot if you don’t make use of gimbals. They are handheld GoPro stabilizers so you will capture remarkable photos and videos. Gimbals such as Removu S1 are useful in every situation. They can prevent shakes and help you keep the footage silky smooth.

2 – Pocket-Size Selfie Drone

This is a mini-drone with a camera you can use to capture the best selfies. There are various types of this kind of mini-drones you can purchase depending on your budget. Their price can vary from few bucks to few hundred. They can fly up to 100m away allowing you to snap flawless aerial selfies of you.

These mini-selfie-drones are the perfect gadgets for solo travelers so they can capture their best moments without the need of any other person. Most of these high-tech flying camera will connect to your smartphone via WiFi and the images will be stored to an SDcard but you always can sync them to your phone photo library.

3 – World’s smallest steam iron

Who said that travelers don’t need a steam iron?

This is one is designed especially for backpackers who want to save space as much as possible. The mini travel steam iron features a 420-watt motor and three heating levels. It has the size of a computer mouse that makes it the smallest of its kind in the world.

It can be very useful for the modern travels who are on the road but still want to look fancy and remove the inevitable wrinkles from packed clothing.

4 – goTenna

This small device was inspired by the disaster rescue and recovery operations following Hurricane Sandy. This device is designed to keep smartphone devices connected even where there is no WiFi or cellular service.

goTenna is a two-way radio antenna and uses Bluetooth-LE to pair with a smartphone. If you’re in the middle of nowhere without any signal, you can share messages and location info within a range of 50 miles.

5 – Hi-Tech Foot Warmers

Foot warmers are becoming very popular among travelers. They will make winter activities more comfortable and enjoyable. The innovative ThermaCELL Heated Insoles will take your feet comfort to the next level.This

These Remote-controlled foot warmers will keep your feet warm and dry during winter activities thanks to a thermostat-driven control system and a water-resistant fabric liner that protects them from moisture.

6 – Wine Bag

This stylish and practical wine bag is designed by Jakob Wagner. It’s the perfect gadget for travelers who like to have a glass of wine in every situation. It’s also perfect for picnic or a romantic dinner at the beach,

This wine bag is quite fancy, practical and portable and if you have your wine chilled it also has a room for an ice pack. Sounds awesome right! Next time you plan traveling don’t forget to take some wine on the road. It never knows you may meet your soul mate and have a romantic picnic or dinner.

7 – Water Purifier Bottle

As a traveler, you will always need a water purification system. It is a must when traveling abroad. It is especially useful when traveling to harsh environmental locations. Destinations such as Middle East, Asia, Africa, Central America are know known for unsafe tap water.

That’s why a water purifier system is needed. There are various water purifier bottles equipped with a system that uses UV light to neutralize viruses and bacteria. This is also an excellent way to save money buying bottled water.

8 – Solar-Powered Inflatable Light

This is a smart and sustainable light source for your next travel adventure. This innovative gadget can produce LED light up to 16 hours with just 5-6 hour of charging in the sun. It is light, portable and waterproof.

9 – Cheeky SuitcasStickerer

If you want to make fun at the airport or the train station these controversial suitcase stickers will certainly make your luggage stand out from all the others.

Their design gives an illusion that your baggage is stocked with illegal stuff such as cocaine, cash, snakes or even kidnapped steward, so don’t be surprised if it may cause offense at the airport.