Few years back when we used to talk about travel gears and gadgets, we used to think about smartphones, laptops, powerbanks and so on. Not anymore. Times are changing fast. There are so many gadgets and gears available on the market today, that most travelers are not even aware of half the goodies out there. Today, we will discuss some of the must have gadgets and gears for your 2016 travel trip.
Smart Tags
When you are travelling, your luggage is your home. Everything you want, need or own in inside that suitcase or that handbag. The thing with luggage is that they are stolen, misplaced, forgotten, or simply left behind. With smart tags, you don’t have to worry about your luggage anymore. Smart tags come with GPS and a companion mobile app so you can track your luggage and find it easily.
Smart Suitcases
Suitcases used to be boring, heavy and yes, boring. Some manufacturers thought that using vibrant colors are going to change their nature. They couldn’t be more wrong. But these are changing times. Smart Suitcases comes with features that will blog your mind away.
Take Bluemart for an example. This Indiegogo powered project became a rage and for good reason. It offers GPS with location tracking, Bluetooth lock, USB battery charge, built-in smart scale, trip data and proximity sensors. And all of this can be controlled by an app on your mobile phone.
Satellite Phone
A smartphone is pretty much all that you need but sometimes it is not enough. It is the not the phone itself, but the carrier issues that will make it useless. Imagine you are in the middle of an ocean scuba diving, and suddenly the engine died.
It is time to buy a satellite phone. At just $500, Spot Global Phone will let you send text messages and even check your emails, if connected to your laptop. That’s pretty much it. This is for those who like to go on adventure trips, who are planning a trip that involves taking off to remote locations and possibly taking some risks once you are there. The plans starts at $25/month.
Bluetooth Speakers
Move over headphones and earphones. Bluetooth speakers are fast becoming the weapon of choice for most travelers. Connected with your headphones, you can play any song you like for the world to hear. Many manufacturers are now making them water, dust, and shock proof.
In regards to JBL Pulse, the sound is loud and clear, the bass is accurate and you can easily identify low/high notes.
Bluetooth speakers are salient for pool side parties, when you are relaxing on the beach, when you are taking a hike in the mountains, and pretty much everywhere else. Well, not in the movie theater watching Blackhat, Chappie, or Transformers.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
This one needs no introduction. It is a timeless tool that is a must for every traveler irrespective of the destination. A multi-purpose device, it comes with up to 32 utilities under its hood. Knife, scissors, fish scalar, wire cutters, blades, wood saw, key ring, chisel, ruler, and so on. We suggest you visit the official website for a complete list.
So here was a short but powerful list of all the gadgets and gears that you should carry with you on your 2016 travel trip. If you have something that we failed to cover then please let us know. Your feedback matters.