#and users that erase their hateful posts make it difficult to double-check

[letitrainathousandflames]

dead-dyke's "condoning murder" post is kind of sus considering he got called out for posting corrective rape fantasies about lesbians and similar heinous shit about misgendering and "reverting them back to holy manhood" shit about trans women. hes a trans man. the original warning was about his old url, saint-dionysus. like i thought the common consensus was that men of any orientation fantasizing about corrective rape or fetishizing trans women is pretty fucked up but i guess its fine if he says "fiction is not reality<3"

I just blocked and reported him, but I think we need to talk about this ask.

It took me a while to find these things bc he wiped his blog clean of it all. Upon searching “#trans” there I only found trans-supportive reblogs.

In order to find the disturbing transmisogynistic things he said, I had to google the old blog’s url to them find a callout post with pictures. [tw for incest, pedophilia, rape / corrective rape, active transmisogyny / t slur, lesbophobia / d slur, racism, f slur]

So it’s really weird how you’re phrasing this as if what this user is up to is common knowledge hat everyone knows. It’s not. I didn’t know. I don’t have a database on problematic tumblr users, or the time to curate one.

That’s why on occasion I get anons telling me “hey, op of [post] that you reblogged is a terf” and I’m always thankful for them bc then I can delete the post, block and report the user for hate speech, and move on.

I was horrified to see the things this person said. I will delete the post I reblogged from them now, and I will block and report the user as well.

I’ll assume you’re coming from a place of hurt but I have to tell you that there was no need to be so rude about this.

Of course I won’t agree to a transmisogynist just because they made one post I agree with. Of course I wouldn’t have reblogged it if I knew what kind of shithead this person is. “I guess it’s fine if he says-” no, it’s not fucking fine, and I’m offended that you’re implying I would think it is.

TL;DR: If you’re up-to-date on the Disgusting Tumblr Users database and you wanna help others out so they won’t reblog content from them, great. But you can do it without being all smug about it, y’know?

Thanks for the tip, anyway.

[gaslightgatekeepgodot]

A (sizeable) rant/essay concerning my experiences in the Tumblr JJBA fandom.

None of you asked to hear this, but I’m getting pretty pissed off at some people in particular (I will not name names, though I may heavily implicate some people) and it’s finally started to kinda spill over. So I’m letting it spill; take it or leave it.

I’m... Fairly irate at the moment, and writing out my feelings does tend to help me calm down in situations like this, so if I was going to put this anywhere the best place for it is probably on the public internet. Again, take it or leave it: this is the internet, you don’t have to interact with me if this concerns you or your ideals. Just click that handy little block button on my profile and you never have to see little Nat mouthing off again.

If you want me to summarise (I know not everyone wants/is able to read a fluffed-up pillar of text) or explain my reasoning behind anything I’ve said below the cut, feel free to direct message me here or on Discord @nati bati yi#1462. Once I get this off my chest I’ll be more than willing to chat to people about it. <3

(Before I say anything else, this is not intended to be a callout in any way, shape or form. I don’t mention the specific names of anybody, and the actions I do mention here will only point to specific people if you know them too. Anyone on the outside should have zero idea of who anyone I bring up is; I do not want anyone to get harassed over this, and I very much do not want to start drama - that’s what inspired me to go off and write this hunk of garbage in the first place. I’m just... Sick to death of the fandom as a whole.)

Anyway. Here we go.

From what I’ve been able to tell, being in this fandom for just under a year now, there are two main halves to it: the gay-hating, stale-meme-parroting dudebro side, who seem to mostly congregate around YouTube and Reddit, and... Whatever the side based on Tumblr (and probably now Twitter) is. I don’t spend a lot of time on Reddit, so naturally I’ve been more exposed to the Tumblr side of the fandom, and after experiencing the ideals some people here want to force on other people I’ve come to the conclusion I’d almost rather be immersed in the bigoted dudebro side. And I say this as an ace-spec/gay trans man.

I’ll start with the blocklist.

I think most of us on Tumblr came to the conclusion that the blocklist was utter bullshit, but I did see a few people in a Discord server I have since left (I will expand on this later) defending the reasoning behind some ships being on there, citing the fact they had been abused in a relationship with a similar age gap. I can definitely see why that would bother a person, and I do not want to erase the fact that people have been and will be abused in similar relationships, but you can’t project your singular experience onto every fictional, non-canon character relationship and every person who ships it. For one, not every relationship is going to turn out the same just because it meets this one criteria of “the age gap is too big”, and, also, you don’t have to write fiction to totally reflect reality. You are in full creative control. Maybe if the characters were real people they wouldn’t click, but if you’re drawing a picture or writing a fanfic you don’t have to go along with that. You can write them so that they’re good to each other, while still keeping it in character. Araki has said that Jotaro and Kakyoin’s personalities don’t work together very well, and that they wouldn’t have become friends or even spoken to each other if Jotaro wasn’t a Stand user... But Jotaro/Kakyoin just happens to be the most-written about JJBA ship on AO3. Me? I love Jotakak. It’s about the only thing I do ship. And I’ve read some quite frankly amazing fanfiction where the two boys are paired and they work together, and it’s still very much in character. Of course, I’m very much against loli/shota content or content depicting characters who don’t look very old- if someone drew Koichi in a sexual situation I would be pissed as all hell, but I don’t have to engage with that content any further. I can just filter out the tag/block the OP and move on. You don’t need to make a fuss and tell/imply to people that they are paedophilic for enjoying well-written content where a 17-year-old is in a healthy relationship with a 22-year-old, platonic or otherwise.

My second point brings in some of the things I’ve learned while studying media this past year. My main point here: not everyone in an audience is the same. There is a reason differential decoding and the uses and gratifications theory exist. The uses and gratifications theory states, at its most basic, that the audience of a media text is active, not passive; i.e. they are not just absorbing every piece of data thrown at them by the text they are consuming, and they are consuming different media to satisfy a need- for JJBA, that need could be entertainment, escapism, identifying with a character similar to yourself or to give you something to talk about with your friends. Differential decoding arises when someone consuming a piece of the media does not entirely go along with the creator’s preferred reading of it- an example might be how a sizeable amount of people enjoy villainous or “disgusting” characters such as Dio, Cioccolata, Stroheim or Melone, when they were clearly written in canon to be abhorrent, unlikable people for varying reasons. I can also say that, because the audience is active, and consume media based on their personal needs, that somebody writing fanfic of a ship you don’t like isn’t going to make incest or paedophilia more socially acceptable. I don’t consume that content, because I don’t feel the need to. Sure, real paedos might, but they’re a minority. Just because a couple hundred people or so read a fanfic on the free web where a grown adult does the dirty with a little kid, doesn’t mean to say everyone in the world will suddenly start thinking it’s ok. Mention it to any sane person in real life and they will not like that idea any more than you do.

And my third point is more a personal thing than anything else, but there is a community I used to be part of (and was part of almost from the beginning) where I didn’t feel welcome because of people causing drama over things like what I mentioned above. I started multiple discourses entirely by accident by saying I didn’t understand why everyone though X ship was horribly problematic and worth getting mad at people over. I still don’t feel like anyone deserves to be harassed over characters and ships they enjoy, but that doesn’t mean to say I support all of it. Along with generally feeling ignored by a lot of the moderators of that server, as well as their friends, I was just sick to death of how they seemed to single out some certain people to say, “hey, don’t do this” when other people seemed exempt. I was verbally warned for posting innuendos in a general chat (but it’s not like I could anywhere else on the server, because I’m not 18 yet), but at least once every day I would see two people flirting in-character in whatever channel they happened to meet in, and it never seemed to be in a roleplay channel- I couldn’t see into NSFW to check if they did it there too, but the fact it would leak out into gen concerned me. They would throw innuendo after innuendo at each other, and they never seemed to stop, or be told to stop. Yes, I could have messaged the moderators to say it made me uncomfy, but one of them was a moderator themselves, so I felt a little out my element doing so. 

Another thing that bothered me is when I tried to join an offshoot of that server for kin, and the admin - I assume - of said offshoot server messaged me (with some other conversation concerning it in between) that, despite the fact I only wanted in to help me figure out what it meant to me, I wasn’t allowed in because somebody was uncomfy with doubles. I completely understand that, but I had spoken to the only person it could have been (I wasn’t given a name, but it wasn’t difficult to figure out who it was) multiple times about that character and how similar we were- hell, we had even roleplayed together as doubles of that character and no problems were ever expressed to me. If anything it seemed like we left off in a spot we could have carried on from later. It might not have been intended that way, but being told I wasn’t allowed in there made me feel excluded from the community nonetheless, especially because I’d had a few people tell me the night before that they wanted more people in there and that I’d be totally welcome. I was also told, before any of this happened, that the same person blocked a friend of mine in another server for going on a small rant about how they didn’t like the way Josuke acted in the episode where he plays dice with Rohan and ends up burning his house down, because they kin Josuke..? At least, that’s what was relayed to me.

But, hey ho, it’s all behind me now. I won’t lie; I don’t really plan on ever going back. I don’t want to engage anymore, because it makes me uncomfortable and anxious thinking about it, so I most likely will unfollow most (if not all) of the blogs pertaining to that community tonight. I do have a few people still there who I miss speaking to, but I’ve DM’d all of them on Discord at least once since I’ve left and talked to them about either how I miss them or something entirely unrelated to the server. I’d like to talk more with them, but DMs are always awkward for me to begin with... I have a feeling they might not want to talk after reading this, and I think I’m ready to accept that? Might be difficult not being able to scream about fanfic as much, but I won’t impose on anyone if my presence makes them uncomfy. I don’t want to be that guy.

I’ll say it again: now that I’ve got this off my chest and subsequently calmed down a lot, I’m more than willing to talk about any of it. Just shoot me a message on Discord and I’ll reply when I’m able and feeling up to talking about it again. For now I’m probably just going to go back to pissing about on Flight Rising or play Smash or something

[topfygad]

27 of the Best Travel Gadgets for 2019

Travel Gadgets have come a long way since the days of a rubber sink stopper and a set of travel adapters floating around loose in your luggage.

With technology and innovation, there are many travel accessories to make your travels more enjoyable, organized and fun!

Over the years we have tried so many different gadgets. Some good and some bad. What does this mean for you?

This means that we have done the work for you and want to share our results of constant testing.

So get your sticky notes ready, here are the best travel gadgets we’re using for 2020~

Cool Gadgets for Travel

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We take a lot of photos and videos when we travel and one tip I can give you is to NEVER erase memory cards until they are backed up on at least 2 devices.

That is the main reason we travel with a portable hard drive. It allows us to reuse our memory cards without worrying about losing our shots.

Between that and the cloud we have two storage devices when we are on the road.

I love the Samsung Portable SSD because it is lightning fast and it is tiny.

Also, the SSD (solid-state drive) makes it very durable, so it can withstand the rigors of travel.

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Have you ever made a point of going into a coffee shop or restaurant just to use a plug to charge your smartphone or other travel gadgets?

Well, if you get yourself an external battery charger you won’t have to worry about missing calls or updating your Instagram stories during your travels ever again.

With two USB ports, you can charge two devices at once. It even charges iPads, GoPros and Cameras.

Why this one?

Because it is powerful, holds 4 charges and comes with a built-in flashlight.

Looking for more Travel Gear to take with you? Check out our Ultimate Travel Packing List

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Universal Travel Adapter form Eagle Creek

If you travel a lot, you’ll know what a pain it is rummaging through your adapters trying to find the right one for the next country.

That’s why Eagle Creeks world plug adapter works great. It’s got everything you need in one compact plug.

No more loose pieces of gear getting lost in the hotel room.

Why this one?

Because it is light and compact and also comes with 2 USB outlets.

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The Joby Gorilla Pod has changed our travel photography and videos.

With all of the different mounts, we can put our smartphone, camera and GoPro on the flexible tripod and capture time-lapse photography, Steadicam shots (with the iPhone X and GoPro Hero 7) and we can mount it to anything.

When we’re walking around town, we don’t need to carry a bulky tripod anymore, we just use the Joby.

We’ve mounted this piece of gear to the front of our ship when cruising in Alaska, it’s that durable.

But we still suggest tying it off, we are all about having a double back up of everything for safety, it would suck to lose all that great travel footage by having a tripod fall in the water because of some fluke accident.

We recommend getting the heavier, more sturdy gorilla pod over the light ones as we’ve had the small cheap ones and they’ve broken.

Plus, the heavier one lets you mount your DSLR if you want to.

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Some Gorilla Pods come with all the mounts, but most likely you will have to buy the accessories to go with it.

Dave and I both use our smartphone mounts for many things. When using the hyperlapse app on our iPhones, it helps a lot to have it sitting on something sturdy and still to minimize movement.

I now walk around with my phone on my mount all the time it’s much easier to shoot Instagram stories and videos with my phone mountain than just doing handheld.

Get as durable of one as possible, you don’t want your iPhone or smartphone falling out and smashing, so spend the extra money.

I like this one on Amazon because it has a remote control included, that’s the next one I’m going to purchase.

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You spend a lot of money on your smartphone so why wouldn’t you take care of it.

Lifeproof is the best case for your electronics making them waterproof and shock absorbent. Believe me, we have tested it.

If you drop your phone a lot like me or plan on doing water excursions or adventure travel, you’ll want this case.

I ruined a phone snowboarding in wet conditions in Whistler, if I would have had this case then, my phone would have been saved.

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If you are an Android user they also make them for the Samsung too

Why this one?

We have tested this underwater, in sandstorms, and on mountains and it is the only one that has not failed.

Waterproof, shockproof and easy to use. They don’t call it Lifeproof for nothing.

I love going to the beach, but I really hate having sand all over me.

When CGear offered to send us a beach matt to try, I said yes. We don’t normally accept gear to try out. We prefer to buy it ourselves, but we had to give this a chance, since I go crazy sitting on a sarong or towel at the beach and get covered in sand.

This matt really does wick away the sand. When the sand is wet, it needs to dry, but once it dries, it falls through the matt giving you a sand-free beach experience.

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I was unsure about this one, but it is a really cool little travel gadget. While it doesn’t steam your travel clothes, it does make steaming them in the shower of your hotel room easier.

I will admit, one thing I’ve always had a difficult time with is getting my shirts close enough to the shower to make the steaming work. With SteamClip I can do that as it attaches virtually anywhere and works with any hangers, including the ball hangers that are attached to a trough in a hotel room closet.

For $11.99 (for one) it’s worth keeping tucked away in my suitcase.

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This cool little gadget attaches to your home SIM card and can be activated when traveling.

KnowRoaming is the easiest solution to international data roaming and cell phone usage for only $3.99 per day unlimited data.

It is a micro-sized sticker that you put on your home SIM card. Once you activate it, it is ready to go.

You decide how much money you want to load onto your SIM card for each trip and you can top up anytime.

It never automatically tops up your account, so you never have to worry about spending more than you want.

The KnowRoaming SIM sticker doesn’t affect your home cell phone plan and only activates once you land in another country.

Check out our review here and Order your sim sticker here

If you are anything like us, you have a lot of different memory cards.

We don’t like to erase anything until our photos and videos are backed up but having memory cards loose in our luggage isn’t an option either.

This Aluminum Memory Cardholder goes well with our Apple products (since it is silver) and holds SD and Micro SD Memory cards snug as a bug.

We also use it to keep things organized by putting used cards on one side and unused ones on the other.

Why this one?

Most memory card holders are soft and you cards can get damaged. This is a hard case and it stores both types of cards.

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If you read our blog often, you’ll know that we often recommend the Belkin as one of the best travel accessories out there for anyone who hits the road..

The Belkin surge protector not only protects your electronics from power surges, it charges several things at once with 3 outlets and 2 USB ports.

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When it comes to gadgets you are looking to take with you traveling I am sure water purification is not something you would think of.

But thanks to advancements in technology we can now carry something like the SteriPen. This works with ultraviolet light to purify water.

It is run with batteries and can fit in your pocket. What we love about this bit of tech is that it is chemical-free.

It should be noted that it doesn’t filter dirt out of the water it just purifies clean running water.

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Have you noticed that with all the electronics that we’re all carrying, our charging cables are getting all mixed up and tangled?

Thanks to a tip from our pal EarthXplorer, we’ve solved that problem with Gear Ties.

Now when we pack our iPhone cables, computer cords and camera chargers, we wrap up all the loose ends with gear ties.

They’re way better than tape or zip ties because they coil and uncoil with ease and they are colour coded.

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Pacsafe Travel Organizer – I carry all our travel documents and credit cards when traveling.

It’s a lot to worry about, but lately, my mind is resting a bit. I am loving my new travel organizer. It easily holds all my credit cards and travel rewards cards as well as both our passports and money. This organizer transforms into a clutch for nights out too.

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I love noise-canceling earbuds. I have no idea where I got my Audio Technica Noise Cancelling earbuds. I think they were in a goodie bag from some event. But I am glad I did!

I really didn’t think noise-canceling earbuds would make that much of a difference but they do!

I use a rechargeable AAA battery and when I turn the QuietPoint on, it erases all background noise. When I have it on, I can hear the ambient noise around me.

I use my earbuds on planes to keep the noise out and even when sleeping, I keep them in with nothing playing.

I find they work better than earplugs.

If you really want to invest in a good set of earbuds and are a sound lover, get the AirPods Pro by Apple. They are wireless, can you can turn off the ambient sound just like the Audio Technica. You must go for the pro over regular earbuds, because the of the formable seal to your ear.

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Dave enjoys earphones better than earbuds and he swears by his Beats Wireless noise-canceling headphones.

The extended battery life lets Dave listen to his tunes on long international flights without having to recharge.

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When you are not used to hot and humid weather, this fan comes in handy.

I have found it to be a lifesaver on buses without airconditioning or when I feel like I am overheating and need a quick cool down in hot climates.

These cool fans plug into our charging port on our iPhone and immediately turn on giving me a cool breeze.

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We always carry dry bags with us when traveling to take with us on a day of adventure, but these are a good addition for storage.

These great resealable bags are perfect for putting our cell phones inside to keep dry but they are also good for keeping electronics safe from humidity.

We’ve had electronics fail in humidity and these bags keep out not only humidity and water, but dust too.

And a cool bonus is that touch screens work through the aLOKSAK bag.

We’ve even seen people use these to wash their laundry.

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We are still fans of headlamps even with built in flashlights in our cell phones and power banks.

Why?

Becuase with headlamps we are completely hands free. Plus, the light beams are stronger and we often use them for night sky photography to get that perfect beam in the air or to paint light in a night scene.

We like this Black Diamond model because it is rechargeable. We use three AAA rechargeable batteries that can be charged in our headlamp with a USB charger.

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GoPros – Love these cameras for adventure travel

The GoPro is our favorite adventure camera.

The GoPro Hero 8 just came out, but we are not in a hurry to buy it as we love our Hero 7.

We have been using Gopro’s since the beginning and find they are indispensable for adventure travel.

The Hero 7 and 8 are amazing for stabilization. So amazing that we have tossed our gimble and Osmo and use it for Steadicam shots.

If you are looking to upgrade from the Hero 6 or less, jump to the Hero 8, but if you have a 7 I don’t think there is a reason to upgrade.

However, we probably will soon as we love the idea of a flip-out screen and that’s an option with the 8.

You can shoot photos, use it for time-lapses and it shoots in 4k.

It’s perfect for anything you need to shoot hands free by using GoPro accessories like the car mounts, helmet mounts or wrist mounts.

We’ve taken our GoPro on every water adventure you can think of from scuba and snorkeling to jet boats, kayaks, and whitewater rafting.

It is a true adventure camera.

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Want to know what Travel Photography Gear we Carry? Check out  The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

DJI Mavic Pro is what we use

DJI Mavic Pro Drone – This is the ultimate gadget that brings your travel videos to a whole new level.

It’s an excellent way to get a different perspective and point of view for all your travels.

Imagine being on vacation and taking an overhead view of your resort or having a drone follow along as you paddle down a river.

Or what about setting a drone off in the air to photograph the magnificent landscape of the destination you are visit.

The possibilities are endless. Just make sure to obey the law and learn how to fly it properly before putting it to the test in your travels.

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We were starting to get frustrated with Apple not bringing their cameras up to par with other smartphones like the Huawei P30 Pro.

But Apple came through and if you want to travel without a DSLR, this is a great option.

With three lenses you now have the power to shoot wide landscapes and telephoto.

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I don’t know about you, but when I am traveling, I’m on my phone a lot.

Be it watching movies or binging TV series on the plane or on a bus, checking Google Maps for directions or booking hotels and flights, my nose is always in a phone.

Plus, we watch movies in our hotel room on our computers. Blue light is terrible for the eyes, so I even though I had Lasik done on my eyes, I always wear blue blocking glasses when working on my computer or spending long amounts of time on my phone.

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I’ve never been a fan of travelers distracting other people with their music. Heck, I’ve never been a fan of people playing their videos and music out loud on the subway or in the coffee shop.

But I am a fan of having quiet music playing in our hotel or apartment when we’re traveling.

We don’t always eat out or go to the bar each evening when we are on vacation and sometimes we say in while enjoying a bottle of wine and some bread and cheese.

Or we can have our music softly playing when in the park.

As a couple, it’s nice to enjoy listening to music together and blue tooth speakers have helped set the tone better than just listening to music through our iPhone or laptop speakers.

What I like about the JBL Flip is that ts is affordable and has good sound quality for a portable blue tooth speaker. Plus it comes with a protective travel case.

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We’re all about saving space, and while we used to carry a stainless steel hard water bottle, we’ve switched to the Collapsible to save space.

We like this silicon water bottle because it is lightweight and bendy. Plus, a portion of profits go to Dolphin Rescue so how can you go wrong with that?

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Enjoy our YouTube Video explaining our Favourite Travel Gadgets

There are a lot of travel gadgets out there that are a fad or look cool online, but the gear we list above is the gear we use and know what works.

Do you have a favorite travel gadget that you can recommend? Let us know in the comments, we are always looking for more cool travel accessories to try out.

Read More:

Best Travel Gear – Unique Ideas for Smart Packing

The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

45 Best Gifts for Travellers

27 Best Travel Tips from 16 Years of Traveling

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About Dave And Deb

Dave and Deb are the owners and founders of The Planet D. Since launching in 2008 they have continued to inspire “Adventure in Everyone” and show that you don’t have to be an uber athlete or super-rich in order to be an adventurer.

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27 of the Best Travel Gadgets for 2019

Travel Gadgets have come a long way since the days of a rubber sink stopper and a set of travel adapters floating around loose in your luggage.

With technology and innovation, there are many travel accessories to make your travels more enjoyable, organized and fun!

Over the years we have tried so many different gadgets. Some good and some bad. What does this mean for you?

This means that we have done the work for you and want to share our results of constant testing.

So get your sticky notes ready, here are the best travel gadgets we’re using for 2020~

Cool Gadgets for Travel

Open the tab to go directly to the travel items you are looking for.

There are affiliate links in this post, As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We receive affiliate commissions, but it’s no extra cost to you!

We take a lot of photos and videos when we travel and one tip I can give you is to NEVER erase memory cards until they are backed up on at least 2 devices.

That is the main reason we travel with a portable hard drive. It allows us to reuse our memory cards without worrying about losing our shots.

Between that and the cloud we have two storage devices when we are on the road.

I love the Samsung Portable SSD because it is lightning fast and it is tiny.

Also, the SSD (solid-state drive) makes it very durable, so it can withstand the rigors of travel.

Check it out on Amazon

Have you ever made a point of going into a coffee shop or restaurant just to use a plug to charge your smartphone or other travel gadgets?

Well, if you get yourself an external battery charger you won’t have to worry about missing calls or updating your Instagram stories during your travels ever again.

With two USB ports, you can charge two devices at once. It even charges iPads, GoPros and Cameras.

Why this one?

Because it is powerful, holds 4 charges and comes with a built-in flashlight.

Looking for more Travel Gear to take with you? Check out our Ultimate Travel Packing List

Check it out on Amazon

Universal Travel Adapter form Eagle Creek

If you travel a lot, you’ll know what a pain it is rummaging through your adapters trying to find the right one for the next country.

That’s why Eagle Creeks world plug adapter works great. It’s got everything you need in one compact plug.

No more loose pieces of gear getting lost in the hotel room.

Why this one?

Because it is light and compact and also comes with 2 USB outlets.

Buy it on Amazon

The Joby Gorilla Pod has changed our travel photography and videos.

With all of the different mounts, we can put our smartphone, camera and GoPro on the flexible tripod and capture time-lapse photography, Steadicam shots (with the iPhone X and GoPro Hero 7) and we can mount it to anything.

When we’re walking around town, we don’t need to carry a bulky tripod anymore, we just use the Joby.

We’ve mounted this piece of gear to the front of our ship when cruising in Alaska, it’s that durable.

But we still suggest tying it off, we are all about having a double back up of everything for safety, it would suck to lose all that great travel footage by having a tripod fall in the water because of some fluke accident.

We recommend getting the heavier, more sturdy gorilla pod over the light ones as we’ve had the small cheap ones and they’ve broken.

Plus, the heavier one lets you mount your DSLR if you want to.

Buy it on Amazon

Some Gorilla Pods come with all the mounts, but most likely you will have to buy the accessories to go with it.

Dave and I both use our smartphone mounts for many things. When using the hyperlapse app on our iPhones, it helps a lot to have it sitting on something sturdy and still to minimize movement.

I now walk around with my phone on my mount all the time it’s much easier to shoot Instagram stories and videos with my phone mountain than just doing handheld.

Get as durable of one as possible, you don’t want your iPhone or smartphone falling out and smashing, so spend the extra money.

I like this one on Amazon because it has a remote control included, that’s the next one I’m going to purchase.

Buy it on Amazon

You spend a lot of money on your smartphone so why wouldn’t you take care of it.

Lifeproof is the best case for your electronics making them waterproof and shock absorbent. Believe me, we have tested it.

If you drop your phone a lot like me or plan on doing water excursions or adventure travel, you’ll want this case.

I ruined a phone snowboarding in wet conditions in Whistler, if I would have had this case then, my phone would have been saved.

Check it out on Amazon

If you are an Android user they also make them for the Samsung too

Why this one?

We have tested this underwater, in sandstorms, and on mountains and it is the only one that has not failed.

Waterproof, shockproof and easy to use. They don’t call it Lifeproof for nothing.

I love going to the beach, but I really hate having sand all over me.

When CGear offered to send us a beach matt to try, I said yes. We don’t normally accept gear to try out. We prefer to buy it ourselves, but we had to give this a chance, since I go crazy sitting on a sarong or towel at the beach and get covered in sand.

This matt really does wick away the sand. When the sand is wet, it needs to dry, but once it dries, it falls through the matt giving you a sand-free beach experience.

Check it out on Amazon

I was unsure about this one, but it is a really cool little travel gadget. While it doesn’t steam your travel clothes, it does make steaming them in the shower of your hotel room easier.

I will admit, one thing I’ve always had a difficult time with is getting my shirts close enough to the shower to make the steaming work. With SteamClip I can do that as it attaches virtually anywhere and works with any hangers, including the ball hangers that are attached to a trough in a hotel room closet.

For $11.99 (for one) it’s worth keeping tucked away in my suitcase.

Buy it on Amazon

This cool little gadget attaches to your home SIM card and can be activated when traveling.

KnowRoaming is the easiest solution to international data roaming and cell phone usage for only $3.99 per day unlimited data.

It is a micro-sized sticker that you put on your home SIM card. Once you activate it, it is ready to go.

You decide how much money you want to load onto your SIM card for each trip and you can top up anytime.

It never automatically tops up your account, so you never have to worry about spending more than you want.

The KnowRoaming SIM sticker doesn’t affect your home cell phone plan and only activates once you land in another country.

Check out our review here and Order your sim sticker here

If you are anything like us, you have a lot of different memory cards.

We don’t like to erase anything until our photos and videos are backed up but having memory cards loose in our luggage isn’t an option either.

This Aluminum Memory Cardholder goes well with our Apple products (since it is silver) and holds SD and Micro SD Memory cards snug as a bug.

We also use it to keep things organized by putting used cards on one side and unused ones on the other.

Why this one?

Most memory card holders are soft and you cards can get damaged. This is a hard case and it stores both types of cards.

Buy it now on Amazon

If you read our blog often, you’ll know that we often recommend the Belkin as one of the best travel accessories out there for anyone who hits the road..

The Belkin surge protector not only protects your electronics from power surges, it charges several things at once with 3 outlets and 2 USB ports.

Buy it on Amazon

When it comes to gadgets you are looking to take with you traveling I am sure water purification is not something you would think of.

But thanks to advancements in technology we can now carry something like the SteriPen. This works with ultraviolet light to purify water.

It is run with batteries and can fit in your pocket. What we love about this bit of tech is that it is chemical-free.

It should be noted that it doesn’t filter dirt out of the water it just purifies clean running water.

Buy it on Amazon

Have you noticed that with all the electronics that we’re all carrying, our charging cables are getting all mixed up and tangled?

Thanks to a tip from our pal EarthXplorer, we’ve solved that problem with Gear Ties.

Now when we pack our iPhone cables, computer cords and camera chargers, we wrap up all the loose ends with gear ties.

They’re way better than tape or zip ties because they coil and uncoil with ease and they are colour coded.

Buy it on Amazon

Pacsafe Travel Organizer – I carry all our travel documents and credit cards when traveling.

It’s a lot to worry about, but lately, my mind is resting a bit. I am loving my new travel organizer. It easily holds all my credit cards and travel rewards cards as well as both our passports and money. This organizer transforms into a clutch for nights out too.

Buy it on Amazon

I love noise-canceling earbuds. I have no idea where I got my Audio Technica Noise Cancelling earbuds. I think they were in a goodie bag from some event. But I am glad I did!

I really didn’t think noise-canceling earbuds would make that much of a difference but they do!

I use a rechargeable AAA battery and when I turn the QuietPoint on, it erases all background noise. When I have it on, I can hear the ambient noise around me.

I use my earbuds on planes to keep the noise out and even when sleeping, I keep them in with nothing playing.

I find they work better than earplugs.

If you really want to invest in a good set of earbuds and are a sound lover, get the AirPods Pro by Apple. They are wireless, can you can turn off the ambient sound just like the Audio Technica. You must go for the pro over regular earbuds, because the of the formable seal to your ear.

Buy it on Amazon

Dave enjoys earphones better than earbuds and he swears by his Beats Wireless noise-canceling headphones.

The extended battery life lets Dave listen to his tunes on long international flights without having to recharge.

Buy it on Amazon

When you are not used to hot and humid weather, this fan comes in handy.

I have found it to be a lifesaver on buses without airconditioning or when I feel like I am overheating and need a quick cool down in hot climates.

These cool fans plug into our charging port on our iPhone and immediately turn on giving me a cool breeze.

Buy it on Amazon

We always carry dry bags with us when traveling to take with us on a day of adventure, but these are a good addition for storage.

These great resealable bags are perfect for putting our cell phones inside to keep dry but they are also good for keeping electronics safe from humidity.

We’ve had electronics fail in humidity and these bags keep out not only humidity and water, but dust too.

And a cool bonus is that touch screens work through the aLOKSAK bag.

We’ve even seen people use these to wash their laundry.

Buy it on Amazon

We are still fans of headlamps even with built in flashlights in our cell phones and power banks.

Why?

Becuase with headlamps we are completely hands free. Plus, the light beams are stronger and we often use them for night sky photography to get that perfect beam in the air or to paint light in a night scene.

We like this Black Diamond model because it is rechargeable. We use three AAA rechargeable batteries that can be charged in our headlamp with a USB charger.

Buy it on Amazon

GoPros – Love these cameras for adventure travel

The GoPro is our favorite adventure camera.

The GoPro Hero 8 just came out, but we are not in a hurry to buy it as we love our Hero 7.

We have been using Gopro’s since the beginning and find they are indispensable for adventure travel.

The Hero 7 and 8 are amazing for stabilization. So amazing that we have tossed our gimble and Osmo and use it for Steadicam shots.

If you are looking to upgrade from the Hero 6 or less, jump to the Hero 8, but if you have a 7 I don’t think there is a reason to upgrade.

However, we probably will soon as we love the idea of a flip-out screen and that’s an option with the 8.

You can shoot photos, use it for time-lapses and it shoots in 4k.

It’s perfect for anything you need to shoot hands free by using GoPro accessories like the car mounts, helmet mounts or wrist mounts.

We’ve taken our GoPro on every water adventure you can think of from scuba and snorkeling to jet boats, kayaks, and whitewater rafting.

It is a true adventure camera.

Buy it on Amazon

Want to know what Travel Photography Gear we Carry? Check out  The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

DJI Mavic Pro is what we use

DJI Mavic Pro Drone – This is the ultimate gadget that brings your travel videos to a whole new level.

It’s an excellent way to get a different perspective and point of view for all your travels.

Imagine being on vacation and taking an overhead view of your resort or having a drone follow along as you paddle down a river.

Or what about setting a drone off in the air to photograph the magnificent landscape of the destination you are visit.

The possibilities are endless. Just make sure to obey the law and learn how to fly it properly before putting it to the test in your travels.

Buy it on Amazon

We were starting to get frustrated with Apple not bringing their cameras up to par with other smartphones like the Huawei P30 Pro.

But Apple came through and if you want to travel without a DSLR, this is a great option.

With three lenses you now have the power to shoot wide landscapes and telephoto.

Buy it on Amazon

I don’t know about you, but when I am traveling, I’m on my phone a lot.

Be it watching movies or binging TV series on the plane or on a bus, checking Google Maps for directions or booking hotels and flights, my nose is always in a phone.

Plus, we watch movies in our hotel room on our computers. Blue light is terrible for the eyes, so I even though I had Lasik done on my eyes, I always wear blue blocking glasses when working on my computer or spending long amounts of time on my phone.

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon

I’ve never been a fan of travelers distracting other people with their music. Heck, I’ve never been a fan of people playing their videos and music out loud on the subway or in the coffee shop.

But I am a fan of having quiet music playing in our hotel or apartment when we’re traveling.

We don’t always eat out or go to the bar each evening when we are on vacation and sometimes we say in while enjoying a bottle of wine and some bread and cheese.

Or we can have our music softly playing when in the park.

As a couple, it’s nice to enjoy listening to music together and blue tooth speakers have helped set the tone better than just listening to music through our iPhone or laptop speakers.

What I like about the JBL Flip is that ts is affordable and has good sound quality for a portable blue tooth speaker. Plus it comes with a protective travel case.

Buy it on Amazon

We’re all about saving space, and while we used to carry a stainless steel hard water bottle, we’ve switched to the Collapsible to save space.

We like this silicon water bottle because it is lightweight and bendy. Plus, a portion of profits go to Dolphin Rescue so how can you go wrong with that?

Buy it on Amazon

Enjoy our YouTube Video explaining our Favourite Travel Gadgets

There are a lot of travel gadgets out there that are a fad or look cool online, but the gear we list above is the gear we use and know what works.

Do you have a favorite travel gadget that you can recommend? Let us know in the comments, we are always looking for more cool travel accessories to try out.

Read More:

Best Travel Gear – Unique Ideas for Smart Packing

The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

45 Best Gifts for Travellers

27 Best Travel Tips from 16 Years of Traveling

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Dave and Deb are the owners and founders of The Planet D. Since launching in 2008 they have continued to inspire “Adventure in Everyone” and show that you don’t have to be an uber athlete or super-rich in order to be an adventurer.

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27 of the Best Travel Gadgets for 2019

Travel Gadgets have come a long way since the days of a rubber sink stopper and a set of travel adapters floating around loose in your luggage.

With technology and innovation, there are many travel accessories to make your travels more enjoyable, organized and fun!

Over the years we have tried so many different gadgets. Some good and some bad. What does this mean for you?

This means that we have done the work for you and want to share our results of constant testing.

So get your sticky notes ready, here are the best travel gadgets we’re using for 2020~

Cool Gadgets for Travel

Open the tab to go directly to the travel items you are looking for.

There are affiliate links in this post, As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We receive affiliate commissions, but it’s no extra cost to you!

We take a lot of photos and videos when we travel and one tip I can give you is to NEVER erase memory cards until they are backed up on at least 2 devices.

That is the main reason we travel with a portable hard drive. It allows us to reuse our memory cards without worrying about losing our shots.

Between that and the cloud we have two storage devices when we are on the road.

I love the Samsung Portable SSD because it is lightning fast and it is tiny.

Also, the SSD (solid-state drive) makes it very durable, so it can withstand the rigors of travel.

Check it out on Amazon

Have you ever made a point of going into a coffee shop or restaurant just to use a plug to charge your smartphone or other travel gadgets?

Well, if you get yourself an external battery charger you won’t have to worry about missing calls or updating your Instagram stories during your travels ever again.

With two USB ports, you can charge two devices at once. It even charges iPads, GoPros and Cameras.

Why this one?

Because it is powerful, holds 4 charges and comes with a built-in flashlight.

Looking for more Travel Gear to take with you? Check out our Ultimate Travel Packing List

Check it out on Amazon

Universal Travel Adapter form Eagle Creek

If you travel a lot, you’ll know what a pain it is rummaging through your adapters trying to find the right one for the next country.

That’s why Eagle Creeks world plug adapter works great. It’s got everything you need in one compact plug.

No more loose pieces of gear getting lost in the hotel room.

Why this one?

Because it is light and compact and also comes with 2 USB outlets.

Buy it on Amazon

The Joby Gorilla Pod has changed our travel photography and videos.

With all of the different mounts, we can put our smartphone, camera and GoPro on the flexible tripod and capture time-lapse photography, Steadicam shots (with the iPhone X and GoPro Hero 7) and we can mount it to anything.

When we’re walking around town, we don’t need to carry a bulky tripod anymore, we just use the Joby.

We’ve mounted this piece of gear to the front of our ship when cruising in Alaska, it’s that durable.

But we still suggest tying it off, we are all about having a double back up of everything for safety, it would suck to lose all that great travel footage by having a tripod fall in the water because of some fluke accident.

We recommend getting the heavier, more sturdy gorilla pod over the light ones as we’ve had the small cheap ones and they’ve broken.

Plus, the heavier one lets you mount your DSLR if you want to.

Buy it on Amazon

Some Gorilla Pods come with all the mounts, but most likely you will have to buy the accessories to go with it.

Dave and I both use our smartphone mounts for many things. When using the hyperlapse app on our iPhones, it helps a lot to have it sitting on something sturdy and still to minimize movement.

I now walk around with my phone on my mount all the time it’s much easier to shoot Instagram stories and videos with my phone mountain than just doing handheld.

Get as durable of one as possible, you don’t want your iPhone or smartphone falling out and smashing, so spend the extra money.

I like this one on Amazon because it has a remote control included, that’s the next one I’m going to purchase.

Buy it on Amazon

You spend a lot of money on your smartphone so why wouldn’t you take care of it.

Lifeproof is the best case for your electronics making them waterproof and shock absorbent. Believe me, we have tested it.

If you drop your phone a lot like me or plan on doing water excursions or adventure travel, you’ll want this case.

I ruined a phone snowboarding in wet conditions in Whistler, if I would have had this case then, my phone would have been saved.

Check it out on Amazon

If you are an Android user they also make them for the Samsung too

Why this one?

We have tested this underwater, in sandstorms, and on mountains and it is the only one that has not failed.

Waterproof, shockproof and easy to use. They don’t call it Lifeproof for nothing.

I love going to the beach, but I really hate having sand all over me.

When CGear offered to send us a beach matt to try, I said yes. We don’t normally accept gear to try out. We prefer to buy it ourselves, but we had to give this a chance, since I go crazy sitting on a sarong or towel at the beach and get covered in sand.

This matt really does wick away the sand. When the sand is wet, it needs to dry, but once it dries, it falls through the matt giving you a sand-free beach experience.

Check it out on Amazon

I was unsure about this one, but it is a really cool little travel gadget. While it doesn’t steam your travel clothes, it does make steaming them in the shower of your hotel room easier.

I will admit, one thing I’ve always had a difficult time with is getting my shirts close enough to the shower to make the steaming work. With SteamClip I can do that as it attaches virtually anywhere and works with any hangers, including the ball hangers that are attached to a trough in a hotel room closet.

For $11.99 (for one) it’s worth keeping tucked away in my suitcase.

Buy it on Amazon

This cool little gadget attaches to your home SIM card and can be activated when traveling.

KnowRoaming is the easiest solution to international data roaming and cell phone usage for only $3.99 per day unlimited data.

It is a micro-sized sticker that you put on your home SIM card. Once you activate it, it is ready to go.

You decide how much money you want to load onto your SIM card for each trip and you can top up anytime.

It never automatically tops up your account, so you never have to worry about spending more than you want.

The KnowRoaming SIM sticker doesn’t affect your home cell phone plan and only activates once you land in another country.

Check out our review here and Order your sim sticker here

If you are anything like us, you have a lot of different memory cards.

We don’t like to erase anything until our photos and videos are backed up but having memory cards loose in our luggage isn’t an option either.

This Aluminum Memory Cardholder goes well with our Apple products (since it is silver) and holds SD and Micro SD Memory cards snug as a bug.

We also use it to keep things organized by putting used cards on one side and unused ones on the other.

Why this one?

Most memory card holders are soft and you cards can get damaged. This is a hard case and it stores both types of cards.

Buy it now on Amazon

If you read our blog often, you’ll know that we often recommend the Belkin as one of the best travel accessories out there for anyone who hits the road..

The Belkin surge protector not only protects your electronics from power surges, it charges several things at once with 3 outlets and 2 USB ports.

Buy it on Amazon

When it comes to gadgets you are looking to take with you traveling I am sure water purification is not something you would think of.

But thanks to advancements in technology we can now carry something like the SteriPen. This works with ultraviolet light to purify water.

It is run with batteries and can fit in your pocket. What we love about this bit of tech is that it is chemical-free.

It should be noted that it doesn’t filter dirt out of the water it just purifies clean running water.

Buy it on Amazon

Have you noticed that with all the electronics that we’re all carrying, our charging cables are getting all mixed up and tangled?

Thanks to a tip from our pal EarthXplorer, we’ve solved that problem with Gear Ties.

Now when we pack our iPhone cables, computer cords and camera chargers, we wrap up all the loose ends with gear ties.

They’re way better than tape or zip ties because they coil and uncoil with ease and they are colour coded.

Buy it on Amazon

Pacsafe Travel Organizer – I carry all our travel documents and credit cards when traveling.

It’s a lot to worry about, but lately, my mind is resting a bit. I am loving my new travel organizer. It easily holds all my credit cards and travel rewards cards as well as both our passports and money. This organizer transforms into a clutch for nights out too.

Buy it on Amazon

I love noise-canceling earbuds. I have no idea where I got my Audio Technica Noise Cancelling earbuds. I think they were in a goodie bag from some event. But I am glad I did!

I really didn’t think noise-canceling earbuds would make that much of a difference but they do!

I use a rechargeable AAA battery and when I turn the QuietPoint on, it erases all background noise. When I have it on, I can hear the ambient noise around me.

I use my earbuds on planes to keep the noise out and even when sleeping, I keep them in with nothing playing.

I find they work better than earplugs.

If you really want to invest in a good set of earbuds and are a sound lover, get the AirPods Pro by Apple. They are wireless, can you can turn off the ambient sound just like the Audio Technica. You must go for the pro over regular earbuds, because the of the formable seal to your ear.

Buy it on Amazon

Dave enjoys earphones better than earbuds and he swears by his Beats Wireless noise-canceling headphones.

The extended battery life lets Dave listen to his tunes on long international flights without having to recharge.

Buy it on Amazon

When you are not used to hot and humid weather, this fan comes in handy.

I have found it to be a lifesaver on buses without airconditioning or when I feel like I am overheating and need a quick cool down in hot climates.

These cool fans plug into our charging port on our iPhone and immediately turn on giving me a cool breeze.

Buy it on Amazon

We always carry dry bags with us when traveling to take with us on a day of adventure, but these are a good addition for storage.

These great resealable bags are perfect for putting our cell phones inside to keep dry but they are also good for keeping electronics safe from humidity.

We’ve had electronics fail in humidity and these bags keep out not only humidity and water, but dust too.

And a cool bonus is that touch screens work through the aLOKSAK bag.

We’ve even seen people use these to wash their laundry.

Buy it on Amazon

We are still fans of headlamps even with built in flashlights in our cell phones and power banks.

Why?

Becuase with headlamps we are completely hands free. Plus, the light beams are stronger and we often use them for night sky photography to get that perfect beam in the air or to paint light in a night scene.

We like this Black Diamond model because it is rechargeable. We use three AAA rechargeable batteries that can be charged in our headlamp with a USB charger.

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GoPros – Love these cameras for adventure travel

The GoPro is our favorite adventure camera.

The GoPro Hero 8 just came out, but we are not in a hurry to buy it as we love our Hero 7.

We have been using Gopro’s since the beginning and find they are indispensable for adventure travel.

The Hero 7 and 8 are amazing for stabilization. So amazing that we have tossed our gimble and Osmo and use it for Steadicam shots.

If you are looking to upgrade from the Hero 6 or less, jump to the Hero 8, but if you have a 7 I don’t think there is a reason to upgrade.

However, we probably will soon as we love the idea of a flip-out screen and that’s an option with the 8.

You can shoot photos, use it for time-lapses and it shoots in 4k.

It’s perfect for anything you need to shoot hands free by using GoPro accessories like the car mounts, helmet mounts or wrist mounts.

We’ve taken our GoPro on every water adventure you can think of from scuba and snorkeling to jet boats, kayaks, and whitewater rafting.

It is a true adventure camera.

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Want to know what Travel Photography Gear we Carry? Check out  The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

DJI Mavic Pro is what we use

DJI Mavic Pro Drone – This is the ultimate gadget that brings your travel videos to a whole new level.

It’s an excellent way to get a different perspective and point of view for all your travels.

Imagine being on vacation and taking an overhead view of your resort or having a drone follow along as you paddle down a river.

Or what about setting a drone off in the air to photograph the magnificent landscape of the destination you are visit.

The possibilities are endless. Just make sure to obey the law and learn how to fly it properly before putting it to the test in your travels.

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We were starting to get frustrated with Apple not bringing their cameras up to par with other smartphones like the Huawei P30 Pro.

But Apple came through and if you want to travel without a DSLR, this is a great option.

With three lenses you now have the power to shoot wide landscapes and telephoto.

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I don’t know about you, but when I am traveling, I’m on my phone a lot.

Be it watching movies or binging TV series on the plane or on a bus, checking Google Maps for directions or booking hotels and flights, my nose is always in a phone.

Plus, we watch movies in our hotel room on our computers. Blue light is terrible for the eyes, so I even though I had Lasik done on my eyes, I always wear blue blocking glasses when working on my computer or spending long amounts of time on my phone.

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I’ve never been a fan of travelers distracting other people with their music. Heck, I’ve never been a fan of people playing their videos and music out loud on the subway or in the coffee shop.

But I am a fan of having quiet music playing in our hotel or apartment when we’re traveling.

We don’t always eat out or go to the bar each evening when we are on vacation and sometimes we say in while enjoying a bottle of wine and some bread and cheese.

Or we can have our music softly playing when in the park.

As a couple, it’s nice to enjoy listening to music together and blue tooth speakers have helped set the tone better than just listening to music through our iPhone or laptop speakers.

What I like about the JBL Flip is that ts is affordable and has good sound quality for a portable blue tooth speaker. Plus it comes with a protective travel case.

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We’re all about saving space, and while we used to carry a stainless steel hard water bottle, we’ve switched to the Collapsible to save space.

We like this silicon water bottle because it is lightweight and bendy. Plus, a portion of profits go to Dolphin Rescue so how can you go wrong with that?

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Enjoy our YouTube Video explaining our Favourite Travel Gadgets

There are a lot of travel gadgets out there that are a fad or look cool online, but the gear we list above is the gear we use and know what works.

Do you have a favorite travel gadget that you can recommend? Let us know in the comments, we are always looking for more cool travel accessories to try out.

Read More:

Best Travel Gear – Unique Ideas for Smart Packing

The Complete Travel Photography Gear Guide

45 Best Gifts for Travellers

27 Best Travel Tips from 16 Years of Traveling

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Dave and Deb are the owners and founders of The Planet D. Since launching in 2008 they have continued to inspire “Adventure in Everyone” and show that you don’t have to be an uber athlete or super-rich in order to be an adventurer.

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