We’re always trying to find ways to make traveling more convenient. And now, more than ever, is traveling becoming more and more convenient through technology and must-have gadgets. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 travel gadgets that you can’t travel without for your next vacation.

 

1. Airport Express

This little gadget from Apple was originally marketed as a device for extending the range of Wi-Fi, or for streaming music from your computer to a home stereo system, but now all you have to do is plug it into an outlet and you have your own private Wi-Fi domain. This allows for privacy because you can even enter a password to keep your neighbors down the hall of your network.

 

 

2. Canon Powershot SD1100 IS Digital Elph

This 8-megapixel, ultra-light camera with image stabilization  is perfect for quick, good quality snapshots. This camera is smaller than a pack of cards and perfect for slipping in your pocket and going.  Don’t be fooled by its small size, this camera delivers high quality, sharp images each time. In our opinion, it’s well worth the money for amazing snapshots of your vacation.

 

 

3. Franklin 12-language Global Translator

This must-have little gadget has 12,000 pre-programmed phrases and 450,000 words stored in its memory. It’s compact, which makes it easy to carry, but the tiny keyboard requires time to type phrases in. Also, this machine will speak for you so you won’t have to embarrass yourself by trying to pronounce words.  List handy tool retails for $229.95 and, in our opinion, is money well spent for the frequent traveler.

 

4. Tumi Ultra Slim Universal Power Adaptor Kit

The amount of chords we have to carry around to keep our cell phones, computers, ipods, cameras and razors charged is getting a bit annoying, but with this product you can charge all your electronics at one universal charger. This adaptor comes with an array of tips that fit almost any laptop or USB device – and it comes in a fancy leather-trimmed carrying case! This handy item retails for $195.

 

5. Kindle: Books to go

Anyone who likes to read on the road will be desperate to get their hands on one of these. This 10.2 ounce device holds about 1,500 books. If you have access to an Internet connection you can even add more books from Whispernet. Do be aware that you’ll have to “power down” this device upon take-off and landing on airplanes. To travel with your entire library will cost you a cool $379.

 

 

6. Asus R300 Handheld Personal Navigator

This personal GPS is lightweight and about the size of an ipod, only it’s square. not only does it give driving directions, but it will also give pedestrian, bike and bus routes. it will also hold music files, photos, videos and SD cards. You can even hook it up to your car and transmit directions through the FM transmitter. This is a handy tool to have when you have no idea how to get where you’re going. It will only cost you $299 (cheaper than most big name brands).

 

7. Wine Skin

Due to flight regulations banning any liquid over 3 ounces in a carry-on bag is leaving many people distraught over knowing how transport that great bottle of wine back home. Have no fear, your new safety skin is here. Simply place the bottle in the bubble wrap bag and seal it air-tight. The bubbles prevent the bottle from breaking during turbulence and the seal prevents any liquid from leaking out and ruining your suitcase. You can get a 5-pack for just $11.95.

 

 

8. Gorillapod Digital Camera Tripod

This bendy tripod composed of more than two dozen plastic “leg joints” that connects to your cameras tripod mount hole can be twisted and wrapped around pretty much anything. Now you’ll be able to attach your camera anywhere to take a picture of yourself without seeing your arm or having your head take up the whole shot. It even comes in seven different colors and will only cost you $19.95 for amazing camera angles.

 

9. Travel Space Bags

Wondering how you’ll fit 3 weeks Worth of clothes into a 22-inch carry-on? Don’t stress, with these bags all you have to do is pack your clothes into them and then suck the air out of them.  This is a true value because you can get two bags for $7 at the Container Store. And ladies, now you can have the perfect outfit for every occasion while on vacation. 

 

 

10. Adventure Medical Kit

We know this isn’t really classified as a “neat gadget,” but better safe than sorry, right? This ultralight kit was designed to live at the bottom of the pack and has watertight pouches to ensure contents are clean and dry. It’s got all the necessities: wound care strips, antibiotic ointment, sterile dressings, trauma pads, knuckle bandages, adhesive tape, alcohol swabs, aspirin, antihistamine, gloves, forceps and even duct tape. If you get hurt you’re covered. They even sell ones geared specifically towards campers and women. You can pick this up at REI for only $27.00.