Summer holiday season is officially here – and if you’re heading abroad in the coming weeks and months, you have no doubt been shopping for all your travel essentials.
However, trips can quickly creep up on you in the chaos of everyday life, and before you know if you’re throwing things haphazardly into the suitcase the weekend before you go away. But there’s nothing worse than getting to the airport or even your destination only to realise you forgot to pack the essentials.
With this in mind, we have scoured the deals section on Amazon to pick out 10 of the top must-have travel gadgets and accessories to buy now that will take all the stress out of your holiday – and they won’t blow your budget either, with none priced over £15. From power banks and plug adaptors to sleep masks and neck pillows, add these essentials to your checklist to make sure you have a safe, organised and comfortable trip this year.
First up, if you’re heading on holiday to anywhere in Europe except the UK and Ireland, you will need to make sure you don’t get caught out not being able to charge and power up your electronics due to the different sockets. You will be able to find plug adapters in pretty much any airport shop, but the demand can often drive prices up.
Amazon is currently offering a LENCENT UK to Euro Plug Adaptor for £9.74 reduced from £11.99, which includes three handy USB ports as well as the standard Europlug to UK plug. By comparison, the cheapest offerings at Boots and WH Smith – both stores commonly found in airports – are £5.50 and £8.97 respectively, and neither of these are equipped with USB ports.
When it comes to ensuring the tech side of your trip is sorted, you will also likely want to invest in a way to keep your phone and other electronics charged on the go to stay safe and connected while abroad. Amazon has a range of deals on power banks right now, with one of the favourites being the VRURC Power Bank – this one has the added perk of having built-in cables so you can never accidentally leave yours at the hotel, and is on offer for £13.99 reduced from £20.99.
And rounding off the top three tech must-haves in the Amazon deals section is a gadget that will come in handy if you’re trying to save money at the airport by staying within luggage weight restrictions. The MYCARBON Portable Luggage Scale allows you to measure your bags and cases on the go to make sure your souvenirs haven’t tipped you over the limit, and is now on offer for £8.83 down from £11.99.
Of course, if you’re stocking up on gadgets for your getaway, it can be a pain to keep all your devices and wires organised – so you can pick up the OrgaWise Electronics Organiser Bag in the Amazon deals section to take neat packing to the next level, now £8.49 reduced from £9.99. With its two zip-up compartments ideal for storing everything from chargers and power banks to earbuds and even your phone, it’s also ideal for bringing with you on days out without having to worry about your essentials falling out of your pocket.
Speaking of staying organised, packing cubes are all the rage right now – not only do they help to keep your clothes and other holiday essentials neatly folded and make for easy unpacking when you reach your destination, but they can help to create more room in your suitcase too. Premium luggage brands such as Antler offer their own designs – but for a budget-friendly option, Amazon has a deal on a set of nine ZDKGER Packing Cubes for just £11.04 down from £12.99, including cubes in assorted sizes as well as bags for your underwear, socks, shoes and cosmetics.
Another must-have for organised holidaymakers in the Amazon travel deals section is the BAGAIL Microfibre Travel Towel, which takes the effort out of having to find a way to stuff a bulky towel into your luggage thanks to its zippered case that will be ideal for sticking in your pool or beach bag too. Available in a range of colours and sizes and priced from £11.04, the towel is made in a special microfibre material designed to prevent mould and mildew, that dries up to 10 times faster than a traditional cotton towel – helping to prevent musty suitcase smells.
When it comes to both comfort and safety on your holiday, staying cool in the summer sunshine is a must, and there’s nothing worse than trailing round shops abroad on a scorching day looking for ways to keep cool because you didn’t pack the essentials. If you’re going to a hot country, it’s probably worth picking up a portable fan such as the TECKNET Handheld Fan, now £12.74 down from £14.99 on Amazon, which is equipped with three adjustable speeds and has four colours to choose from.
You will also always want to make sure you carry water with you if you’re going on holiday to catch some sun, and an Amazon offer on the Kemier Collapsible Water Bottle may come in particularly handy to stay hydrated. Priced at £11.99 reduced from £13.99 and available in seven colours, the bottle can be folded up once it’s empty at the end of the day to save space in your bag.
Next up, if you’re excited for your holiday but dreading the uncomfortable flight, you may want to invest in a travel pillow to help you relax – this is another essential that can prove pricey in the airport, but Amazon is offering the WENGX Memory Foam Travel Pillow for just £7.64 with eight colours to choose from. And finally, whether you’re in for a long journey to your destination or want to ensure you get plenty of shut-eye in your hotel, you can pick up an Alaska Bear Sleep Mask from Amazon for £8.44 for a peaceful sleep.