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Welcome to my blog “Best Travel Accessories That You Won’t Believe Exist!” Updated for 2021/22
As a confirmed Travel freak I am always on the look out for amazing travel related gadgets and I wanted to share with you, some of the best I have found. I’m going to add to the list on a regular basis so please keep coming back to find out more amazing gadgets. (OK, you might not think some are amazing, but they are-Fact!)
If your travelling alone, please have a look at my blog “20 Safety Tips For Traveling Alone”
Thank you and enjoy the list!
1. Ergonomic Travel Pillow
This ergonomic Travel Pillow is the only pillow that stops the head from falling forward, so it’s ideal for travel especially for travel by plane, where you will probably be sitting in an upright position for sometimes long hours. But it can also be used anywhere, in the home, in the car, trains, anywhere!
Also great for children.
Pros
- Super support that stops the head from falling forward
- Ideal for Airplane flights
- Also ideal for other forms of travel and around the hone
- Great for children
- Easy care & carrying
- Fully machine washable
- Over 550+ customer reviews with high rating
- Great value at under £30 at time of review
Cons
- Some reviewers say the pillow is “stiff” but I thought that was the idea
- No other Cons yet!
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
2. AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyzer
Make sure your always under the legal limit for driving with this great product. Works in any country and uses the same technology as the police so you can always be legal. Comes with carry case and 100 mouth pieces. It’s a culmination of 3 years research and development which makes the UltraSense accuracy.
Pros
- Uses the same sensor as some of the worlds best police forces including UK & US
- Memory recall & PC connectivity
- Blowcoach technology enables accurate blowing into sensor
- Works all over the world
- Eliminates under reading
- Excellent customer service
- New product but already over 10+ great reviews on Amazon
- Could save you points on your license or even a ban
Cons
- Price is quite high at around £250 at time of review, but some lesser analysers are twice that price
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
3.Solar power charger for phones or tablets
Never run out of power on your travels again, even if your nowhere near electricity!
This great little gadget works by using Solar Panel so you should never lose your charge again! It’s even got a LED light to help you find your way home in the dark or emergency escape. A great little gadget.
Pros
- Eco-friendly, waterproof, dustproof & shockproof
- Dual USB & micro provides power to 2 appliances simultaneously
- LED emergency light
- Faster charging at upto 50% faster than other powered types of charging banks
- Suitable for most digital equipment
- Over 120+ excellent customer reviews with hardly any negatives
- Superb value at under £26 sale price at time of review
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- None so far
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price ere
4. Anti Theft Laptop Rucksack with Scan Smart technology
This is a great way of fooling the fraudsters & thieves! It has dedicated compartments for lap top & tablets.
Pros
- ScanSmart TSA friendly-helps speed through airport
- Fits upto 16 inch laptop/notebook
- Anti scratch nylon material
- Padded shoulder straps & back
- Water resistant
- Over 600+ excellent customer reviews
- Great value at under £30 at time of review
Cons
- One critical review saying zipper broke, but seems it was fixed ok
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
5. RFID Blocking Passport Holder
A great wallet for your added security. Uses latest technology RFID safeguard protection, which stops scammers stealing your card details as they pass by or sit by you. It’s also water-resistant and flexible. A very nice gift!
Pros
- Water resistant
- RFID safety protection
- Ultra lightweight
- Concealed storage for your valuables
- Over 280+ excellent customer reviews
- Great value at under £12 at time of review
- Money back guarantee
Cons
- Not much room for boarding passes and the like, but it’s for cards really anyway!
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
6. Safe Drinking water with this Lifestraw Water Filter
This amazing piece of kit removes 99.9% of all bacteria & parasites from water so you can drink safe. It fits nicely into backpacks or small enough for pockets.
Pros
- Removes 99.99% of Bacteria
- Removes 99.9% of Parasites
- Filters a minimum of 264 gallons (1,000 litres)
- Dimensions 9in x 1in (22 x 2.5 cm) weight 2oz (56 g)
- Ideal for Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
- Straw style filter
- Over 150 Amazing customer reviews on Amazon
- Save money by buying 2 or 5 pack
Cons
- Doesn’t filter viruses or chemicals
- Doesn’t filter salt from sea water (both obvious but wanted to make clear)
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
7. Collapsible Water Bottle with leak proof valve
This great little gadget lets you take your water bottle with you, then collapse it to pocket-size once empty. Makes jogging, biking, walking etc so much easier.
Pros
- Leak proof valves
- Squeeze to drink design
- Eco-friendly non toxic, no taste or odour
- Ruggedly built to last and washable
- Stylish & portable
- Over 40+ excellent customer reviews over at Amazon
- Great value at under £12 at time of review
Cons
- Some reviewers say the clips a bit flimsy
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
8. Insulated Travel Mug to keep your drinks hot while travelling
Ideal for those long haul flights or maybe long train/car journey.
Pros
- Keeps drinks hot for 6 hours
- Truly leak proof-will not leak!
- Slim & sleek, fits most cup holders
- Safe & non toxic-BPA free lid & food grade stainless steel
- Perfect for gym, office, school & commuting
- Over 280+ great customer reviews on Amazon
- Great value at under £13 at time of review
- Convenient one-handed operation
Cons
- None so far
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
9. Anti Theft Portable Safe
This clever gadget can be locked to a secure fixture so protecting your valuables against theft. You can even secure it on the beach!
Pros
- Portable safe can lock onto any secure fixture
- 3 dial combination lock
- For tablets, cameras, valuables etc
- 360 degrees stainless steel mesh stops would be thieves
- Water resistant
- Lightweight and packs flat
- Over 60+ excellent customer reviews on Amazon
- Great value under £60 at time of review
Cons
- Can sometimes take a while to arrive so order in good time if you need for holiday
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
10. Women’s travel jacket with 10 pockets
This is another very useful travel accessory. It’s a women’s travel jacket that has 10 pockets, so you can effortless carry all your must have accessories and valuables. It’s even got a pocket for a tablet and another for a water bottle. It’s amazing!
Pros
- 10 Pockets for all your valuables and even tablets, sunglasses etc
- Built in adjustable face & eye masks
- Inside hand warming pocket
- Built in neck pillow
- Free pair of earplugs with each jacket
- 95% Cotton
- Over 20+ Excellent customer reviews on Amazon
Cons
- Maybe a bit to warm if your going to warm countries
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
11. Travel Safety Door Lock
Especially for lone travelers in mind. This lock secures your hotel/hostel door against uninvited intruders. Very easy to use.
Pros
- Instant personal privacy and security
- No codes or keys required
- Prevents unauthorised entry
- Locks door securely from inside
- Designed by pioneer of UK security industry
- Over 1,000 excellent product reviews on Amazon
- Piece of mind for under £10 at time of review
Cons
- Does not work on all doors so please check
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
12. Mobile Phone Camera Lens Kit
Turn your iPhone or Android into a high performance camera with this superb lens camera lens kit. It magnifies the image x12 and you simply won’t believe how easy to set up and use it is.
A very clever gadget!
Pros
- 15x Telephoto lens
- Professional quality
- Multi function Lenses-wide angle and macro
- Remote shutter
- Phone holder & tripod
- New product but already 170+ excellent customer reviews on Amazon
- Unbelievable price at under £30 at time of review
Cons
- None so far
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
13. Sports Water Bottle with built in Daily Pill Organiser
Ideal for camping, hiking ,backpacking and any other outdoor activities. Clever idea where you can keep track of your daily pills by using the pill organiser attached to your personal water bottle.
No more forgetting your pills while on vacation!
Pros
- Compartment for pills for each day of the week
- Clearly labelled
- Eco-friendly 100% BPA free
- Leak proof with twist off lid that can act as stand alone cup
- Dishwasher safe
- easy to clean
- Excellent customer reviews on Amazon
- Great value at under £5 at time of review
Cons
- Cap quite small for a cup
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
14. Portable Digital Luggage Scale
No one wants to pay excess luggage charges, so don’t. Use this portable Digital luggage scale to make sure you don’t go overweight before you set off on your holiday or return.
Pros
- Upto 50g weight measurement
- Easy to read 4 kinds of units, kg, oz, lb, g
- Auto off, overload& low battery warning lights
- Lightweight & portable
- High quality & stylish design
- Over 14,000 Amazing customer reviews on Amazon
- So cheap you won’t believe it!
Cons
- None so far
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
15. Mini Travel Humidifier
This Mini Humidifier helps you breathe in the most humid of climates. It’s also great for your health in your own home and especially effective in your bedroom.
Pros
- Whisper quiet
- Cordless design
- Timer function
- Overnight operation
- Perfect for flights, tents, bedrooms
- Compact & lightweight
- Converts standard water bottle into moisture producing water tank
- Over 40+ great customer reviews on Amazon
- Great value
Cons
- Sometimes hard to find a bottle that fits properly
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
16. Bluetooth Shower Speaker
This Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker is ideal for the beach and well…the shower!. It’s fully waterproof and can be immersed in upto 3 ft of water for 30 minutes!
Pros
- Fully waterproof
- Suction cup for sticking to tiles
- Floating cup for floating on water
- High performance 5w speaker
- LED mood lights
- Built in FM radio
- Easy Bluetooth connection from up to 33 ft away
- USB charging cable
- 30 day money back guarantee
- Over 380+ Customer reviews
- Great Value at under £26 at time of review
Cons
- Radio reception can be a bit iffy
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
17. Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Device
This portable mobile Wi Fi Hotspot device allows you upto 12 hours continuous gaming, streaming or downloading. It’s a pocket-sized solution to mobile wi-fi travel!
Pros
- Ideal for gaming, streaming or downloading
- Huge 12 hour battery
- Practical, portable & powerful
- Parental control & guest network
- Unlocked to all networks
- OVER 8,000 great customer reviews on Amazon
- Less than £70 at tie of review
Cons
- One reviewer states “didn’t work in Japan” so maybe needs investigating if you are using in Japan?
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
18. Go Diving with this Waterproof Phone Case
You can use this waterproof phone case for swimming, diving, beach partying, almost anything to do with the water. You can also hide your valuables & credit cards in there along with your phone.
Pros
- Crystal clear window on both sides
- Waterproof to 100 ft or 30 m
- Suitable for smart phones upto 6 in
- Secure locking seal
- Scratch resistant
- Eco-friendly construction
- Extra durable strap
- 45 day money back guarantee
- Over 1,000 amazed customers reviewing on Amazon
- Incredible price at under £10 at time of review
Cons
- Slightly fidgety to unlock with wet hands
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
19. Wireless Phone Tripod & Camera Stand
Fancy taking some selfies with this wireless Phone Tripod or Camera Stand? It’s a great way to enjoy your vacation. Super lightweight so you won’t even know your carrying it.
Pros
- Lightweight & compact
- Adjustable Octopus style legs
- Universal compatibility-works with phone, cameras, webcams
- Bluetooth wireless remote upto 30 ft
- Stable on any surface
- Over 300+ great reviews on Amazon
- Unreal price at under £30 offer!
Cons
- Some reviewers say it struggles to hold heavy cameras, but hey, it’s only a £10 gadget,not some pro camera tool!
Check out the reviews & current Amazon price here
20. Multi-functional Compass & Survival Whistle
Premium quality compass and survival whistle will make you wonder how you actually survived without it!
Pros
- Strong & Durable
- Highly versatile
- Luminous glow in the dark display
- High Accuracy-never lose your way again
- Waterproof & shakeproof
- Durable High pitched whistle to alert for your safety
- Great value for such a premium product
Cons
- Whistle very loud, don’t use indoors or next to someone’s ear!
Check out the current Amazon price here