Newest Electronic Travel Gadgets

Truth be told, I’m not overly techie.  When I travel, I like music, knowing where I’m going and being able to share both with friends. So that doesn’t take much. But tech and travel just keep getting easier to meld. So the folks at Budget Traveler have put together a list of this year’s 10 coolest travel gadgets. And by coolest, I mean actually useful. Here are my three favorites.

Chicbud travel speakers: This thing is literally the size of a keychain and puts out a respectable 2-watts of sound for about four hours on a single charge. Lay it in the middle of the hostel common area table, share a few cold ones and you have yourself an evening. This one is about the smallest 2-watt travel speaker I’ve seen and it’s only $29.99. Visit www.chicbuds.com.

Ipower solar Iphone charger: I’m down with anything that lowers the number of cords you have to lug in your backpack to keep your electronic good times going. The Ipower solar Iphone charger is essentially an Iphone case that doubles as a solar charger. Just slip your phone into the hard shell case and point it toward the sun. It also comes with an attachment you can wear around your neck or attach to your pack to charge the phone while hiking or exploring the city. Check it out at www.Misuny.com.





Kodak’s PlaySport Video Camera: The PlaySport Video camera is just about the best video camera you’ll find for travelers because it’s small, lightweight and nearly indestructible. You can drop it four feet and swim with it 10 feet under water and it still takes 1080p HD video and 5MP stills. It’s also got a USP output and a quick 3-step button to share on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Mashups, voiceovers and trimming are all easy with its built-in software. It’s pocket-sized and can take a beating in your pack.  Go to Kodak.com for more info.

To check out Budget Traveler’s seven other hottest travel gadgets, you can read the full story here.

Or to recommend your own cool electronic travel gadgets, leave hard earned travel tips in the comments section below.

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