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The 5 must-have travel gadgets this Christmas

We all love to travel, but sometimes what wouldn’t you give for a few little bits and bobs to ease the way for your overseas adventures?

We all love to travel, but sometimes what wouldn’t you give for a few little bits and bobs to ease the way for your overseas adventures?

 

Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the very best, high-tech travel gadgets the world has to offer. From a water steriliser to extra battery and storage for your iPhone, we’ve got everything you need to make your next trip for business or pleasure a breeze.

Each one would make a great Christmas present for your travel aficionado friends and family – or even as a gift from you to you. Just make sure you have the right travel insurance to cover your new gadgets – and other valuables while you’re at it!

Here’s a few things to add to your Christmas list this year…

 

 

Apple Smart Battery Case

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Praise the lord! The Apple Smart Battery Case is finally here and heavy iPhone 6 or 6s users are now able to use more power—at least as much as you get with the bigger iPhone 6s Plus.

Apple’s $99 Smart Battery Case is like a Mophie, or the dozens of other battery cases out there. Its integrated battery nearly doubles your battery life so you avoid scurrying around for an electrical outlet like a rodent in search of scraps.

Get it: From the Apple Store

 

Narrative Clip Camera

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These days, we’re taking more pictures than ever before. But have you ever just wanted to be able to document those special occasions without having to view them from behind your smartphone screen?

The Narrative Clip camera is the solution. Don’t worry about taking the perfect travel photos, Narrative will do it for you. This tiny, 20g camera clips into the front of your clothes and automatically takes two photos every minute for as long as you leave it on.

It stores all of your photos in an automatic timeline on the cloud, allowing you to sift through with ease and relive those special travel moments.

Get it: From getnarrative.com

 

SteriPEN Ultra

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When you’re globetrotting in different parts of the world, you don’t always have the luxury of a safe and reliable water source. But with the SteriPEN Ultra, you can rest assured in the knowledge that it can eliminate 99.9% of bacteria in water in just 48 seconds.

The SteriPEN uses an Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) display with UV lamps for up to 8000 1 litre water treatments. With rechargeable batteries and the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal of approval, SteriPEN is a must for travellers taking time off the beaten track.

Get it: Available at Paddy Pallin

 

Trakdot Luggage Tracker

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For anyone who has been inconvenienced by lost or delayed luggage, the Trakdot Luggage Tracker can take a real weight off your mind.

Simply register your Trakdot, and place the device in your checked luggage before your next flight. Download the mobile app and be notified if your luggage travels off course. For a small annual fee, it’s a lifesaver for frequent flyers.

Get it: From trakdotluggage.co.nz

 

Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones

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Noise cancelling headphones are a must-have item for frequent flyers, but Bose QuietComfort are in a class of their own.

A favourite for their leading noise cancellation and with up to 35 hours of battery life, Bose offer the perfect pair of headphones for noisy long-haul flights.

With a compact case measuring just 21cm long, the latest in Bose headphones just got better.

Get it: Order them from Bose Australia

 

Tell us about your favourite travel gadgets?