As spring is knocking on the door, traveling season is on the way and we collected some of the essentials, no matter where you go. We hope that you’ll find the things for your next adventure. Enjoy!
Powerbank – Anker Powercore Solar 20,000
wherever you find yourself, there is the need to charge up your electronics, and the Powercore Solar helps you do that even in nature. The power bank has a 20,000mah battery capacity and will charge your phone and headphones several times.
If you find yourself running out on the power bank itself, you can simply place it in sunlight for a few hours or hang it on top of your backpack, and you will have something to power up your empty phone. The power bank is also water and dust resistant with an IP65 rating and has a built-in flashlight. The Powercore Solar comes in $59 and is a very popular option among hikers and travelers.
Get the Anker Powercore Solar 20,000 here
Camera – Panasonic Lumix ZS80
If you travel, alone or with friends, you would probably like to keep memories for a long time. and with most phone cameras today delivering mediocre photos and videos, a dedicated camera can be the solution and can inspire more creative shots.
The Lumix ZS80 is equipped with a 1/2.3″ 20.3MP sensor, and is capable of up to 4K 30p video, has a physical viewfinder, and can zoom up to x30 times optically. The tilting display allows for easy selfie photo and video and has touch capacity. The camera costs $447 and is very capable for its affordable price.
*The Lumix ZS80 is currently on sale for $397 on Amazon*
Get the Panasonic Lumix ZS80 here
Portable Speaker – JBL Clip 4
Music brings people together, but if you are out and about – your phone isn’t going to be enough. So, if you want a powerful Speaker that is also Portable and easy to use on the go, the Clip 4 is a great option.
The redesigned Clip gives a more durable build compared to previous models and has an IP67 rating. It has up to 10 hours of battery power on a charge, a big and solid clip to hang on loops on your backpack, or any other hook around. For $79, the clip is one of the best portable speakers out there and is a very versatile tool to have on trips and vacations.
*The Clip 4 is currently on sale for $59 on Amazon*
Get the JBL Clip 4 here
Smart Tracker – Apple AirTag
Ever since its initial release, the AirTags become more and more popular by the day thanks to Apple’s find my network. The tracker has risen above its competition very quickly because of its excellent integration into the system of Apple devices and has a much higher chance to find your belongings in case they get lost on a trip.
The AirTag comes with an interchangeable coin battery you can find in every convenience store and will last a year before you will have to change it. If you have an iPhone 12 or newer when you get closer than 30ft to the AirTag you will get guided directions to its exact location, and sound an alarm on command if you don’t find it. It has a price of $29 for a single one, or $99 for a pack of 4. As the best-optimized Tracker right now, the AirTag will give you the most value for your money.
Get the Apple AirTag here
Earphones – Apple EarPods
this one is pretty much self-explanatory. Having a decent pair of wired earphones will give you unlimited music from your phone or computer, and will help you when you forget your Bluetooth pair at home or run out of battery.
For so long, Apple’s EarPods were the industry standard, and are still one of the best ones in the category. The microphone on these ones is still one of the best and holds up, even more than the AirPods. They have both a 3.5mm and a lightning connector, and you can pair them with a USB-C adapter. The EarPods will be $14, and the adaptor is about $7 for either the USB-C or lightning one.
Get the Apple EarPods here