Travel Tech Gadgets

Small electronics, trackers, chargers, and adapters travelers pack alongside their luggage.

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The Anker product page for the 20K 87W Power Bank showing the built-in cable and simultaneous laptop and phone charging

Anker 20K 87W Power Bank Review: The Cable You Stop Forgetting

The built-in USB-C cable is the feature that changes how you actually pack, since a power bank left at the bottom of a bag is useless the moment its cable is somewhere else. Anker backs that convenience with real output, 87W total and 65W from a single port, enough to fast-charge a laptop rather than just top up a phone. At 439 grams it is heavier than a phone-only bank, and its 72Wh capacity sits comfortably under the airline carry-on limit. We would pack this over a separate cable-and-battery combo for any trip longer than a couple of days.

Best for
Travelers who charge a laptop and phone from one bag and want to stop hunting for a loose USB-C cable
Price
$59.99
Apple AirTag product page headline reading What was lost is now sound

Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Review: Longer Range, Same Battery Habit

The longer Precision Finding range and louder speaker make the second generation AirTag a clear pick for anyone buying trackers new, and the 50 percent wider range is noticeable in an airport terminal, not just a lab test. We would not tell someone who already owns the original to replace a working tracker for this alone.

Best for
iPhone travelers who track checked luggage and want the widest Precision Finding range Apple sells
Price
$29
The Tile Pro Bluetooth Tracker (2024) product listing page showing the white tracker and its price

Tile Pro (2024) Review: One Tracker for an iPhone and Android Pair

The Tile Pro earns its keep the moment a trip splits between an iPhone and an Android phone, since the same tag works for both without picking a side. It loses ground on range, which we measured well short of the maker's claim, and on the Smart Alerts feature that sits behind a paid plan. We would pack it for a mixed-device group and skip it for an all-iPhone household that can use a cheaper AirTag instead.

Best for
Travel groups or couples split between iPhone and Android who need one tag that works for everyone
Price
$34.99