5 Must-Have Tech Accessories For Travel That’ll Make Your Life Easier

I’m a freelancer who works remotely. My work requires me to travel, stay connected to my workplaces, and write on-the-go. It also means that I need to carry a bunch of gadgets and accessories in my backpack. I’ve tested several such add-ons before settling on the five mentioned here. I recommend these tech accessories to every traveler, and they have been with me for at least six trips, if not more.

1. Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter

The Nomad Slim doesn’t take up space like the regular 65W dual port adapters, thanks to GaN technology. It features two ports – one that draws 45W of power and the other that charges my iPhone at 20W. Each port offers 65W power when used on its own.

The Nomad Slim power adapter slides into my organizer’s zipper pocket that’s meant to store small items. This is the best power adapter I’ve used and settled on, eventually. I have two of these.

2. Chipolo Finders

An AirTag can be expensive and can’t be stored in a wallet. I have a Chipolo One Spot and two Chipolo Card Spot finders that I’ve stored in my trolley bag, backpack, and wallet, respectively. They help me keep track of my belongings with Apple Find My on my iPhone. I’ve had instances where I’d left my wallet in the Airbnb and my Card Spot notified me before I got on the bus.

Standalone, the Chipolo finders aren’t much cheaper than their Apple counterpart but you can save if you’re buying a pack. For instance, there’s an AirTag-shaped Chipolo One that costs 25 Euros but a pack of four will cost you 75 Euros instead of $100 on the AirTag pack. The company will also start shipping Chipolo finders compatible with Google Find My starting May 27.

3. Sandisk Ultra Dual Drive

A lot of my work involves clicking product shots and transferring to my Mac. It could be a trouble when I’m not using an iPhone. I’ve been using the Vivo X100 Pro to click product shots. At the Mobile World Congress venue, I had to transfer 500MB of product photos from my phone to my MacBook and I didn’t have a wire. The Ultra Dual Drive came in handy, and the data was transferred within seconds.

It’s been a reliable accessory to store my favorite photos shot on phone and transfer data between devices. I recommend it if your work involves transferring data efficiently or you need more storage on your phone in a small form factor.

4. Moment T-Series lens

I’ve been using the 58mm Moment T-series lens on and off with my iPhone 15 Pro since January. I love clicking landscapes and architecture with it attached to my phone. It offers 2x zoom, and I often attach it to the telephoto camera.

That being said, you’ll also need to purchase a Moment case and drop-in mount. And if you want to get 6x optical zoom, you’ll need to subscribe to the Moment Pro Camera App. It’s worth it if you are a mobile photographer who wants a more versatile camera setup than the one provided by Apple. Notably, it isn’t compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5x camera.

5. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L

You need a backpack to store everything, and I’ve got the perfect recommendation – the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L. I’ve been recommending it to travelers for more than six months now. It’s more portable than the company’s 45L backpack while offering ample storage space. The standard capacity is 27L but it can be expanded to 33L.

I travel with a lot of gadgets and am confident with the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L because it’s waterproof and features luggage pass-through for roller bag carry. The padded shoulder straps help make it comfortable for long walks, too. You also get internal stretch and zip pockets to store tiny items.

I’ve been traveling with a bunch of other items, and I’ll add more to this list as and when they become a must-have for me.