9 Travel Products That Take the Strain Out of Your Journey

Standing facing an awe-inspiring natural miracle or historical site isn’t the moment to be thinking, “Did I lock the front door?” Set stress at bay with those travel products which can allow you to relax on your trip, safe in the knowledge that everything’s just fine.

Stress-Reducing Travel Products

Nest Home Monitoring

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Forget putting a friend to check on the home for you while you are away. Whether get notified only if something goes wrong or or not you would like to find out who is in the doorway on-demand, Nest has cameras and accessories you may tailor to your needs. Install security cameras inside or out, opt for a thermostat, or update your smoke alarms–all of which you can access in your phone.

Cost and Where to Purchase: Nest cameras, thermostats , and smoke alarms from $99 on their website or at Amazon.

RFID-Blocking Travel Wallet

Where to maintain cash and credit cards is a common source of travel anxiety, especially if you’re worried about scams or pickpockets like RFID-skimming. Get a travel wallet which will organize the couple cards that you may also block theft of your credit card information and need. Leave spare cards in your resort in the event of loss or theft. Try out if you require it on-board, Travelambo’s RFID Blocking Leather Passport Holder, which can also match cards such as your passport and resort keys.

Price and Where to Purchase: From $10 on Amazon.

Luggage Locks

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When a luggage lock might come in handy — such as leaving your bags at hotel reception, even before getting on a flight, or for renting a locker at an airport or 37, you never know. Finding somewhere to stash your stuff on check-out day or involving lodging is a win, but in the event that you’ve got a lock. Depending upon your needs, stash a little or more durable combination lock on your luggage just in case (you do not want to be worrying about losing a key). This tiny heart-shaped variant may double for a locker, or if you rely on lockers, go for a classic combination padlock and is TSA-approved for flights.

Price and Where to Buy: Desired tools padlock from $12 on Amazon, MoDa TSA lock in $8 on Amazon.

Fitbit

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It’s easy to fall victim but it is equally as simple to squeeze some walking or other activities. A Fitbit and its app will help you do exactly that, if you are searching to remain on top of your activity time or even monitor your sleeping stats on your journey.

Cost and Where to purchase: The most basic version is available on Amazon from $75, and saves your action and sleep on your phone.

Luggage Tracker

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Don’t fret about once you get to your destination, whether or not your bag is going to be in the carousel. Trackers have become. I analyzed TrakDot’s version and still use it, but smaller trackers like the keychain-sized Tile will also be great for monitoring suitcases and smaller items such as your wallet or keys.

Cost and Where to Purchase: Tile from $25 on Amazon, TrakDot from $40 on Amazon.

Beach Safe

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Island life is meant to be relaxing, but a few shore destinations may have you anxious about leaving your valuables. Contemplate SAFEGO’s mobile shore safe, or for something lighter and much more discrete, this purse-sizes choice from Aqua Vault.

Price and Where to Purchase: SAFEGO from $38 on Amazon, Aqua Vault from $40 on Amazon.

Back-up Phone Charger

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Offline maps, amusement, and photo-snapping are all important on vacation, but they are also all sure to drain your battery by the end of the day. Stash a charging bank in your bag or travel coat should you will need to so you can plug in on the go. MyCharge PowerCord also fits in your keychain, so you will not ever need to worry about packing extra battery power.

Cost and Where to Purchase: MyCharge PowerCord from $18 on its own Site.

Travel Insurance

You likely forego travel insurance most of the time, however seasons are worth purchasing it to avoid missing out on a refund or rebooking if your plans are canceled by emergency weather.

Cost and Where to Buy: It could cost as little as a couple dollars per travel day, yet save thousands. Consider purchasing the 20-$50 policies airlines can add on to reservations, or get standalone insurance on resorts and personal items via a provider that will help you find the right policy, such as  Allianz Global Assistance. Here is how to get travel insurance.

Portable Luggage Scale

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Winging it to whether if the airline will let your carry-on without a hefty fee past the check-in scale is a thing of the past thanks to luggage scales that are miniature. Oaxis’ Air Scale doubles as a mobile charger and weighs just 5.5 oz. When it is not charging your device, use it to lift your luggage and get an instant reading of the suitcase’s weight.

Cost and Where to Purchase: Oaxis Air Scale from $60 on Amazon.