11 Best Travel Gadgets in the UK in 2023

Gone are the days when you could just pack your travel bags and get going. In today's day and age, it's best to include a couple of cool travel gadgets for a hassle-free travel experience. The best part is that gadgets designed with travel in mind are usually portable & lightweight. As such, they can be carried easily in your backpack, whether you are travelling in the UK or overseas.

With that in mind, here are some of the best travel gadgets in the UK that you can buy. But first,

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You shouldn't step out without a travel adapter if you’re travelling internationally this summer. And the one from Bokhom fits the bills perfectly. It comes with four plugs, a USB-A port, three USB-C ports, and an AC socket. The four plugs allow you to use the adapter in the US, AU, and EU regions, making it a clever investment in the long run.

The adapter's USB-C port is rated at 30W. As such, it can charge an Android or an iPhone at a fast pace. Plus, its lightweight nature ensures that it won't weigh down your backpack. The company also bundles a pouch with the adapter, thereby ensuring the prongs don't scratch the surface of your laptop or other personal belongings.

The ports and outlets are arranged cleverly and have enough space in between to let you plug in the accessory of your choice with ease. While it can balance several accessories at once, a user has observed that the power output goes down if all the ports are utilized. That said, it's a nifty travel companion, and the device's affordable price tag is the cherry on top.

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It's not every day that you get your hands on a phone adapter with travel plugs. Meet UGREEN's Nexode GaN Charger. Not only is it a 65W wall adapter (faster charging), but it also comes with its share of UK and EU plugs. Further, it features two USB-C ports and a USB-A port.

The 65W wattage ensures that you can charge your headphones, power banks, laptops, and even your phone with the device. The power segregation is clever, and the following image should give you a clear idea of the power distribution when multiple ports are being utilized at the same time.

The UGREEN Nexode is a popular device on Amazon UK and the adapter has received stellar reviews, with the majority of buyers praising it for its travel-friendly design and overall performance.

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If you are travelling alone, a quality selfie stick will be your best travel companion. And the one by SelfieShow also acts as a travel tripod for phones. Now, that's cool, right? The phone holder extends up to 9.5cm, thereby ensuring big devices can fit with ease too.

Like most travel tripods, SelfieShow's offering also bundles a Bluetooth remote. What's more, pairing the phone and the remote is quite straightforward. At the same time, the SelfieShow selfie stick is lightweight, which is quintessential for a travel accessory.

It's popular on Amazon and has received rave reviews. However, we’d advise you to take it for a spin before you leave for your trip.

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Travelling can be an exhausting affair, especially during the summer. And if you are going to Southeast Asia, a portable handheld fan might just be what you are looking for. The one by LYMYBETY comes in attractive colours and is super portable too. To that end, you can stow it in your purse when you’re not using the device.

Per the reviews, the LYMYBETY rechargeable USB fan offers a good battery backup. That's not all, as the fan can cycle through three speeds, so you can variate the intensity to your liking. For its size, it's a pretty powerful fan and it will undoubtedly come in handy when you’re going trekking or embarking on long walks.

It's worth noting that it also doubles up as an emergency flashlight and power bank. The fan is popular on Amazon UK, and users love its low noise levels and its portability. And well, it's super cute.

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Travelling with a slew of gadgets and charging cables can be overwhelming if you do not pack them in the right travel organizer. The UGREEN travel organizer is a double-decker bag that lets you bundle charging cables, chargers, adapters, and even power banks cleverly.

The bag comes with its share of mesh pockets and elastic loops that holds its contents well. Plus, the double-sided zippers mean you have easy access to all your travel goodies.

The UGREEN travel organiser in question has a fabric exterior. Correspondingly, we’d recommend you practice caution near a water body as it won't protect your cables and other accessories should water seep in. On the upside, it's scratch resistant and also protects the insides from impact and accidental drops.

The UGREEN Electronic Organizer Travel Cable has more than 4,500 user ratings on Amazon. While the unit has a lot going for it, buyers love its portable yet capacious form factor and solid build quality.

If you are travelling within the UK, you can check out the tomtoc Electronic Organizer.

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Another must-have tech accessory for travel is a power bank, and nothing beats the current crop of power banks better than the Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K in the UK. To wit, the power bank comes with a 10,000mAh cell and it can effortlessly charge both, Android smartphones and iPhones. It's a versatile device and comes with a handful of connectors, including a USB-A port, a microUSB port, and a USB-C port.

It's worth noting that the microUSB and USB-C connectors are input ports. As such, you cannot fast-charge your smartphone via the said connectors. The USB-A output port is rated at 12W, and while it won't get you the fastest speed, it will get your phone charged. That said, it's a dependable device, and should your phone run out of power in the middle of your day tour, you know what to do.

All you need to do is grab a long charging cable, and you should be set. The Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K has more than 75,000 user ratings on Amazon, with the majority of buyers happy with their purchase.

Also See: 6 Best Power Banks for iPhones in the UK

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We could be preaching to a choir but it's always best to sweep a homestay and B&B for hidden cameras and bugs. That's precisely what you can do with the Yhhboo Hidden Camera Detector. It's a small remote-like device with a display. For now, it can detect cameras and GPS devices, among others.

In short, it can detect devices that emit signals. The unit then forwards the information on its display. Should you buy the device, we recommend going through the user manual to understand its various modes.

The icing on the cake is that the unit gets a beefy battery backup. If you are a frequent traveller who loves staying in quant little inns, this should be on your list of must-have travel tech accessories for travel.

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Perilogics’ flight phone mount is a godsend for frequent flyers. As you may have guessed, the device tucks into the seat's tray and holds your phone upright. As such, you can watch your favourite movies and TV shows hands-free when you’re flying. It's quite portable and when folded, will fit easily fit into your cabin bags.

The sheer number of user ratings are testament to the popularity of this flight phone mount. It works as advertised, and the clips can hold big phones easily. More importantly, it's affordable and has a great price-to-value proposition.

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The Insta360 Go 2 should be on your list if you are looking for a small vlogging camera. It's not as expensive as some of its counterparts, and yet, it can shoot good-quality videos. What's more, the device can click passable photos too.

The Insta360 Go 2 Mini can be mounted on any surface, be it a bike's helmet or the handle of your bike. Plus, the camera case doubles as a tripod as well. As prefaced previously, the Insta360 Go 2 Mini action camera is not as expensive as some of its competitors.

That said, if you want an all-rounder, then the Insta 360 X3 should be a must-buy.

Buy Insta 360 X3

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A tracker is one of the best investments if you frequently travel internationally. Trackers like the Tile Mate and AirTag (especially the latter) help you track your luggage, camera bag, or even your rental bike.

These trackers connect via Bluetooth to your phone through a companion app and help you track it when needed. When it comes to reliability, AirTag is plenty reliable since it connects with other iPhones and lets you know the approximate location of your personal belongings.

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Last but not least, we have the travel-friendly foldable wireless charger from Zumsey. It's a travel essential if you are looking to wirelessly recharge your Apple Watch, earphones, and your iPhone at the same time. Interestingly, you can fold it and carry it in the bundled pouch. This way, it won't take up much space in your accessory bag.

The Zumsey Foldable Travel Wireless Charger comes with an 18W QC3.0 wall adapter and a Type-C cable. This combination ensures that you do not have to spend extra bucks on other peripherals.

It works as advertised, and users love its compact form factor and portability. If you have an iPhone and travel often (and love wireless charging), the Zumsey Foldable Travel Wireless Charger is worth a shot.

So, these were some of the best travel gadgets in the UK. Needless to say, these gadgets will keep you worry-free when you’re travelling. Of course, these are not the only gadgets for your holidays. For instance, you can also check out the waterproof bags for your phone if you are holidaying near a beach.

Last updated on 16 May, 2023

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Namrata loves writing about products and gadgets. She has been working for Guiding Tech since 2017 and has around five years of experience writing features, how-tos, buying guides, and explainers. Previously she worked as an IT Analyst at TCS, but she found her calling elsewhere.