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Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip
Skip the bulky neck pillow. Ditch your chargers. Pack these lighter, more useful gear for your next plane trip
TL;DR
- Replace bulky international power adapters with the compact Anker Nano Travel Adapter, compatible with 200 countries and featuring four USB ports.
- Swap large travel pillows for the slim and effective Trtl travel pillow, which wraps around the neck like a scarf.
- Opt for Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones over large noise-canceling headphones for lighter travel.
- Consider the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, which combines the functionality of a phone and tablet into a single, foldable device.
- Use the LifeStraw Peak series collapsible water bottle for a lightweight and space-saving hydration solution.
- Upgrade from large laptop power bricks to small, GaN technology chargers like the Anker Nano 70W Charger Block.
- Pack Earth Breeze laundry sheets for hand-washing clothes on longer trips, reducing the need to pack extra garments.
- Replace a laptop with a smartphone or tablet paired with a portable Bluetooth keyboard, such as the ProtoArc XK01 Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard.