Best Travel Accessories That You Won't Believe Exist!

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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