Vacations are always fun when you travel with your family and friends, but getting to the destination is very boring. A 5 hour flight or a 10 hour car ride is such a long journey and to keep yourself entertained, you will need certain gadgets to do that job.
Cellphones are the only gadget some people carry along with them. It is true that cellphone can do most of our job, like sending mails, clicking photos and videos. But sometimes cellphones do not last for the whole day and just as a back up plan it is always better to keep these gadgets along with you. These gadgets will definitely keep you entertained and will also ensure the battery of your phone never drains.
1. Tablet
Tablets are one of those devices that keeps you hooked on through out your journey. You can listen to music, watch movies and play games. The device is very light to carry and the battery lasts for a day. You can also do your office work and browse the internet. Readers can also read books. Overall tablets are a great gadget to carry while travelling. Tablets are priced between Rs 5000 to 50000 depending on the brand and functionality. iPad is most popularly used due to smooth touch and functionality
2.Powerbank
This is one of the most important device that one must carry while travelling, who wants to take the trouble of finding the socket and plugging on to it. Powerbank really helps you from all that trouble. The more the mAh ( Milliamp Hours battery) the better it is while travelling. Some powerbanks come with 15000 to 20000 mAh, these can charge your phone more than 5 to 6 times. It can also charge your iPad, cameras and kindle. You can also attach a USB LED light from Xiaomi which helps you while reading. These powerbanks range from Rs 500 to Rs 2000 depending on the company and milliamp hours, but it is a good investment. It also comes with 2 ports which allows you to charge 2 devices simultaneously.
3. DSLR Camera
Capturing beautiful moments is always the speciality of travelling. Pictures create memories and one cannot travel without a camera, may it be point and shoot or a DSLR camera. Cameras are a must- have gadget while travelling. Point and shoot are great for capturing pictures, they do not have the same clarity as that of the DSLR camera but comes very handy. These cameras range from Rs 5000 to Rs 15000 and are very light to carry. It can even fit in your pocket which makes it easier to capture those quick moments. Meanwhile DSLR cameras are expensive and heavy but takes wonderful candid photos and scenic photos. It can capture lot more than that of point and shoot. If you are interested in photography, one needs to a own a good DSLR camera with different lens. These range from Rs 20000 to 2 Lakhs depending on the lens. These cameras don’t fit into the pocket and needs a separate bag to carry. Go Pro, the action camera is also a good device to carry.
4.Kindle
Who doesn’t love to read while travelling? Everybody these days love to read books and what better than kindle. Carrying many books can result in heavy bags and this makes travelling even more difficult. So to solve your problems, kindle was invented. This e- book can store upto 1000 books. You can buy the books in Amazon.in can store it in your kindle. It feels very light to hold. Kindle looks and feels like a book, this way you get the feeling of reading the actual book. It can also be read in the dark due to back lit that is present in the device, this way you don’t have to trouble others while travelling. Kindle can also be used for facebook. It is a handy device that is priced less than Rs 10000. You don’t even have to worry about charging the device as it comes for more than 30 days.
5. Noise cancellation Headphones
Headphones is one such gadget that you cannot miss taking along with you. Having a noise cancellation headphones is very important, it not only helps you eliminate the noise around you but also lets you listen to the music clearly. Headphones are priced between Rs 5000 to Rs 30000. Some noise cancellation headphones come with wire and some with bluetooth connectivity. Among the variety of headphones, Bose headphones are the best. The sound, clarity and base is supposedly good in Bose headphones.
6. Multi Charger
Are you tired of carrying all the adaptors of every gadget that you own?. This adaptor will help you solve that problem. This multi charger comes with 6 ports that will help you charge all your devices simultaneously. It charges all the devices equally. This multi charger is available easily and is priced around Rs 1000.
7.Universal socket
Universal socket is a must if you are travelling overseas. Carrying 2 universal chargers is ideal. This way you can charge all your gadgets. Universal charges are very reasonable and portable, it can be carried anywhere. It mainly ranges from Rs 100 – Rs 300.
8.Bluetooth speaker
Bluetooth speakers are one of the must have gadgets while travelling. They are also known as wireless speakers. These speakers can be connected easily via phone, tablet or laptop. Very portable and light and can fit easily inside a bag. These speakers come in different shapes and sizes, some are small and some are big. Companies like BOSE and JBL have some high end speakers which range from Rs 2000 to Rs 25000. Bose speakers have got the ultimate clarity, however they are very expensive. There are speakers ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 2000 which are affordable and good. These speakers come with ON/OFF button, USB connector and volume button. Some also come with AUX connector. This particular ZOOOk Rocker is priced at Rs 2200 and is very light and portable, it produces decent sound and comes with USB connector. Overall a great speaker while travelling.
9. Harddisk
Hard disk or USB flash drives are very important to carry while travelling, These hard disks can help you save the pictures that you have taken from your camera. A must carry gadget for those who love photography and even for the one’s who love to watch a whole lot of movies while travelling. These Hard disks come with different storage size : 512MB, 1TB and 2TB. 2TB being the most expensive one. 1TB is mostly enough to store as many files as possible and range between Rs 3500 to Rs 4500. WD elements and seagate are one the best Hard disks available in the market.
10.Torch
Torch is only important if you planning for a hiking trip. Torches come in different size and shape, some are small and some are big, some are very portable. This particular one is a bit heavy but portable and comes with rechargeable batteries . it priced around Rs 2000 but very useful and a good product to buy. Carry them only if you plan to go on a road trip.
