The Best Gadgets for Travelers

If you're a frequent traveler or jet setter, then you know how important it is to pack just the right gadgets to fit your adventurous needs. More often than not, you'll need something portable with great battery life, considering the constantly changing work and play conditions involved with constantly being on the go. Take a look at some essential gadgets for travelers.

Note: The prices compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

Case Logic Laptop Backpack

With all the gadgets that you'll be lugging along with you when travelling, you need a good bag to keep them safe and secure. Case Logic's backpack for 15.6-inch laptops is comfortable and has room for just about anything you might need, including a separate compartment for your tablet or e-reader.

MSRP: $79.99

See it At: Amazon for $29.98

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Air is the perfect notebook for travelling. Its extremely compact design can easily fit in any bag, and its ridiculous battery life is more than enough for many domestic or international flights. At $1,099, the MacBook Air is far from the cheapest laptop you can buy, but Apple's high quality industrial design, efficient operating system, and the 13-inch machine's battery life is worth it.

MSRP: $1,099

See it At: Amazon for $979.21

Between layovers, public transportation, and lounging in hotels, there is potential for a lot of downtime when travelling, and Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite is a great, affordable way to stay entertained without the need for a charger nearby. The $119 e-reader has easy access to Amazon's gigantic selection of books, and can stay charged for weeks. If you happen to be staying at a place with minimal light, the Kindle Paperwhite is front-lit for easy reading in any situation.

MSRP: $119

See it At: Amazon $119.00

DSLRs are often too bulky for travelling, and standard point-and-shoot cameras may not get the job done when trying to capture memories while on the road. Sony's NEX-5T is versatile, powerful, and, best of all, compact. Sony's NEX line, in general, is impressive, and the NEX-5T is a great choice for those who want to take high quality photos without needing another bag to carry all of their equipment.

MSRP: $699.99

See it At: Amazon for $448.00

Anker Astro Mini Portable Charger

Sometimes it can be tough finding an outlet to charge your smartphone when travelling, so it would be wise to keep an external battery pack with you while on the road. The Anker Astro Mini 3000 mAh external battery can completely recharge your smartphone or provide many additional hours of use when connected. The battery pack is incredibly compact and fits in any pocket or bag you may have with you.

MSRP: $39.99

See it At: Amazon for $19.99

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