What to Buy > Tech Deals > Travel in 2025: Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Every Adventure These won't stop a delayed flight, but they could make any travel situation a little easier to handle By Karen Marcus Karen Marcus Writer University of Colorado at Denver Colorado State University Karen Marcus is a former Lifewire writer who has also written for companies like HP, Intel, IBM, Samsung, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines and Molly McLaughlin Molly McLaughlin Senior Editor & Content Strategist Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology editor and writer for over a dozen years. She runs product reviews for Lifewire, overseeing the process from hands-on testing to publishing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 8, 2025 We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Photo: Getty Images / Klaus Vedfelt So, you’re off on your next adventure! We travel frequently, nationally and internationally, so we know that the right bit of technology can make things easier, whether for business or travel, a city trip, or somewhere in the wilderness. Check out our favorite travel tech, which includes communication, entertainment, and convenience options as you plan your next getaway. Our Top Picks Plug Adapter: Joomfeen Travel Adapter at Amazon $12 Jump to Review Streaming Device: SALE Roku Streaming Stick 4K at Amazon $50 $42 Jump to Review Headphones: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at Amazon $429 Jump to Review Tablet: Apple iPad Air (6th Generation) at Amazon $599 Jump to Review Portable Charger: SALE Belkin Power Bank at Amazon $70 $46 Jump to Review World Clock: Magellan World Time Alarm Clock at Magellans.com Jump to Review E-Reader: Amazon Kindle (2024) at Amazon $110 Jump to Review Luggage Tracker: SALE Apple AirTag at Amazon $29 $23 Jump to Review Cable Storage: Bellroy Tech Kit Compact at Amazon $55 Jump to Review Plug Adapter Joomfeen Travel Adapter PHOTO: Amazon $12 at Amazon If you’re traveling internationally, including areas like Canada, Russia, Asia, Central America, South America, and the Middle East, don’t forget to bring the Joomfeen Travel Adapter to plug in your appliances and charge your devices easily. It’s compatible with many iOS and Android devices, and you can charge up to three simultaneously. Advanced features include built-in fuse protection, safety shutters, and an LED power indicator. All for a great price! Streaming Device Roku Streaming Stick 4K PHOTO: Amazon $50 $42 at Amazon $50 $39 at Walmart $50 at Home Depot Turn your hotel room or vacation rental into a personal entertainment center with the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you can have access to your shows from all your favorite streaming sources or take the opportunity to watch something new. Your streaming stick may not work with all hotel TVs, so bring a laptop or tablet as backup. You only need to log into your services (such as Netflix) the first time you use them on the device. Headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones PHOTO: People / Madison Yauger $429 at Amazon $429 at Walmart $429 at Best Buy With Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones, you can get the best of both worlds—quiet and sound. Turn them on to dim the noise around you or play music or a podcast. You can get up to 24 hours of wireless use from one charge, so they're a good choice even when you're away from an electrical outlet. The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones Tablet Apple iPad Air (6th Generation) PHOTO: Amazon $599 $549 at Amazon $559 at Walmart $599 at Best Buy The 6th-generation iPad Air is fast and lightweight, with a beautiful screen–what more could you ask for in a travel companion? You can choose from 11 or 13 inch screens and it comes in four colors: Blue, Purple, Space Gray, and Starlight (off-whitish). Portable Charger Belkin Power Bank PHOTO: Amazon $70 $46 at Amazon View on Belkin.com You know the scenario: you’re out all day having a great time on your trip but probably using many apps to help you communicate, coordinate your activities, and get around. So you end up using way more juice on your phone than usual and may even be at zero when you need it most. A wireless charger like Belkin Power Bank BoostCharge Plus solves that problem by providing a charging source anywhere you are. World Clock Magellan World Time Alarm Clock View on Magellans.com A world traveler needs a world clock or, even better, a World Time Alarm Clock. This nifty device lets you view the time in Los Angeles, Denver, London, Moscow, Hong Kong, Sydney, and other cities and includes a calendar, temperature, and timer. You can choose from five languages and set an alarm (there's even a snooze function). The device also serves as a flashlight, taking regular AAA batteries. E-Reader Amazon Kindle (2024) PHOTO: Amazon $110 at Amazon If you want a specialized e-reader rather than using an iPad to read, Amazon's latest Kindle is the way to go. It has an easy-to-read 6-inch screen, even in bright light, and weighs just under 6 ounces, comparable to a smartphone. Luggage Tracker Apple AirTag PHOTO: Travel Leisure / Taylor Fox $29 $23 at Amazon $24 at Walmart $29 $23 at Best Buy Misplacing your belongings stinks, especially when traveling. Apple's AirTags can take away some of that stress, and you can share them with up to five people to track shared belongings. Cable Storage Bellroy Tech Kit Compact PHOTO: Bellroy $55 at Amazon If you're carrying a bunch of cables and charging bricks, consider getting a kit with organizing pockets. The Bellroy Tech Kit has several pockets and elastic loops to keep everything secure and organized. The Best Rolling Laptop Bags of 2025 Track Flights Like a Pro: 5 Websites to Use Right Now Was this page helpful? 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