11 Summer vacation gadgets you need to pack
As the season of sun draws ever nearer, now is a good time to start thinking about your travel plans. Whether you’re headed to the beach or to the mountains, these summer vacation gadgets should improve your getaway.
- How can technology improve my summer vacation? Tech can help you speak to locals, protect your skin and stay cool in hot weather.
- What are the best summer vacation destinations in 2019? Lonely Planet recommends Sri Lanka, Germany, Zimbabwe, Panama, and Kyrgyzstan.
- What are the best summer vacation gadgets? Keep reading to see our top picks for summer 2019!
Ah, summer at last. After months of dark nights and freezing temperatures, it’s finally time to break out the beach towels and go exploring. Wherever you are headed, make sure to take these summer vacation gadgets along for the ride.
DJI Osmo Pocket Compact Smart Camera
- Record 4K video with the DJI Osmo
The DJI Osmo is the perfect camera for capturing your summer adventures, with 4K video at 60fps and 12MP stills. In addition, this camera comes attached to a stabilizing gimbal.
Price: $349 USD
Ohnana Cooling Festival Tent
- Stay cool in the Ohnana tent
When you’re at the beach or camping out, the Ohnana tent offers refuge from the baking sun. Thanks to special reflective material, the Ohnana stays 25°F cooler than regular tents.
Price: $184 USD
Powerbreather Wave Underwater Breathing Device
- Go snorkeling with the Powerbreather
If you plan to visit the tropics, pack the Powerbreather. This device makes snorkeling easy, with a separate inflow and outflow for fresh air and carbon dioxide.
Price: $149.99 USD
JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Speaker
- Enjoy your music with the JBL Flip 4
With a waterproof shell and 12 hours of playtime, the Flip 4 is a great portable speaker for your travels. It can also pair with two Bluetooth devices at the same time.
Price: $74.95 USD
SOUL Solar Scroll Portable Solar Charger
- Power your phone with the SOUL solar charger
With the SOUL solar charger, you can top up your phone whenever the sun is shining. This pocket-sized device contains a paper-thin solar panel that unfurls on demand.
Price: $129 USD
ONE Mini Pocket Multilingual Assistant
- Break the language barrier with ONE Mini
If you’re concerned about the language barrier, the ONE Mini should provide peace of mind. This small device provides live translations between 12 different languages with 97% accuracy.
Price: $99 USD, pre-order
Solgaard Lifepack Carry-On Closet
- Break the language barrier with ONE Mini
Packing and unpacking your clothes wastes precious relaxation time. With built-in shelving, the Solgaard Lifepack 2.0 makes it easy to live out of your luggage.
Price: $225 USD
Somewear Global Satellite Hotspot
- Send messages via satellite with Somewear
If you’re planning to visit a remote area of the world, make sure to pack the Somewear hotspot. This device lets you keep in contact via satellite, even where there’s no Internet or phone signal.
Price: $349.99 USD
FlexSafe+ Portable Smart Travel Safe
- Secure your valuables with FlexSafe+
Security is always a concern when you’re on vacation. FlexSafe+ locks onto any solid object, providing a secure home for your phone, wallet, keys, and other valuable items.
Price: $59 USD
Yuneec Mantis Q Foldable 4K Travel Drone
- Take videos from above with the Mantis Q
This folding drone lets you capture epic shots from above. You get 33 minutes of flight time on a full charge, and the Mantis Q measures less than seven inches long when folded.
Price: $499.99 USD
HooToo TripMate Versatile Wireless Travel Router
- Stay connected with Hootoo
This versatile little device works as both a portable power bank and a wireless router. This means you can easily use a DSL with wireless devices and upload photos.
Price: $42.99 USD
Summer vacation gadgets
What tech do you like to take on vacation? Drop your tips in the comments!
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