Thank goodness for technology. There are so many gizmos and gadgets that make life easier, with more coming out every day. Same goes for business travel! Over a decade ago when I started traveling for work I carried a cell phone, iPod, camera, books, and a giant computer. These days my travel bag is tons lighter and I’m more productive, thanks to these 5 gadgets every business traveler needs
- Power bank. We’re on our phones all day, using them to work, listen to music, play movies, and of course talk. I can go all day without being near a charging source. That’s where my external power bank comes into play. I love my Jackery Mini, but my new favorite power bank is built into my padfolio.
- Kindle. I used to travel with four or five books every single trip. Now it’s just my tiny Kindle, and I have hundreds of books at my fingertips. Love it so much and recommend it to every traveler.
- Mini surge protector. Want to be a hero in a crowded airport gate or conference? Bust out your mini surge protector and turn one plug into several.
- Wifi hotspot. I really, really hate logging onto airport wifi. It’s expensive, slow, and unsafe. I prefer using my phone as a hotspot, as it’s convenient and always with me. My coworker prefers a separate hotspot. Either way, it’s better than the alternative!
- Headphones. For normal flights I always have my iPhone headphones with me. That way whether I have a meeting or want to watch a movie I’m covered. In fact, I actually travel with two sets of headphones–the other is an inexpensive set with a regular headphones jack so I can plug into the airplane entertainment if needed. Some people prefer noise-canceling headphones, which I love for longer flights but find too bulky for short hops.
All of these items fit neatly into a small bag that lives in my travel purse. That way I always have what I need!
Readers, what are the gadgets you can’t live without for business travel?
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As much as I love kindle I think you could ditch that and just use the kindle app on a phone or tablet instead. I would also prefer the Amazon Fire 8 over the actual kindle and it’s a fraction of the price of the Ipad of course. Pair the Fire with Vudu or other apps and you also can download movies to the expandable memory.
@DaninMCI I see your point and definitely use my Kindle app on my phone in a pinch. However when I try to use my phone or a tablet to read longer than twenty minutes or so the backlighting gives me a headache. A Kindle is the only thing I can read for hours just like a book. But for people who don’t have my problem, I totally agree! Something that performs many functions is always preferable 🙂