Travelling for business can be exhausting, but luckily for those who are constantly jetting between cities, there are a number of gadgets that can make life easier, and travel more fun. Here are the best gadgets for your next business trip:
Keys-to-Go for iPad (Logitech, $70)
Many of us are choosing to leave laptops at home, or keeping them stored in the luggage compartment, and using our iPads to get work done in airports and on planes. Unlike most iPad keyboards, this one weighs just over six ounces, making it perfect for carry-on, and surprisingly easy for long typing sessions, with springy keys, a spill resistant form, and Bluetooth connection.
Bluesmart Luggage ($299)
Sometimes you just have to stop and appreciate how far technology has come in the last few years. This suitcase has a bunch of extra security precautions, including a proximity sensor to monitor theft, a built-in battery pack to charge electronics, and GPS so you can track the case in the even that it goes missing. It even weights itself.
Phiaton Chord MS 530
At $349, these headphones are a little pricy. however anyone who has been on a plane with a crying baby will know that they high-quality headphones can make the difference between arriving refreshed, or exhausted. The airbuds are oval-shaped so they fit better over your ears, and the sound quality is some of the best available.
ThermalStrike Heated Luggage ($349-$399)
This incredibly durable piece of luggage features four rollers, allowing it to easily glide, but the stand-out feature is the infrared heating element. Why is this impressive? Bedbugs. When you plug the bag in for the night it will heat to 140ºF, keeping bedbugs away.
BlueNio Tag
At just $58, these bag tags could potentially save your luggage if it gets lost. The tags last for three to four months and are rechargeable. The motion sensors will monitor if someone moves your bag, and the locator can tell you exactly where it is. It’ll even send you an alert by email or text.
Royce Freedom Wallet ($99)
This passport wallet is durable, and allows you to store your passport in a compartment on one side, credit cards and ID on the other, and contains a Bluetooth tag which will sync with your phone. If you lose your wallet or it gets stolen, it will begin beeping, and it even includes a RFID shield to protect your passport from hackers trying to steal data.
Equil Smartpen 2 ($170)
Stylus pens can be tricky to use, and it’s easy to accidentally make smudges with our palm, or begin frustrated when you make stray markings. This pen syncs to your tablet, and can then transfer what you write using a normal pe on a real pad. You can either see what you’ve written in real-time, or record your notes and sync them in later.
Belkin MIXIT Power Pack 4000
At just $30, this back-up battery could save the day while you’re traveling. with two USB ports, it can charge two smartphones at the same time, from zero to full, or completely recharge one tablet. A must for anyone who finds themselves running out of battery before they’ve even arrived.
