Sometimes it’s not till you’re far from home that you realise what you need the most. Luckily we’ve been there, done that, and are here to provide you with an extensive list of the must-have gadgets you’ll never regret sticking in your suitcase.
Stuck for space? This tiny device not only works as a speaker that plugs into most iPods and smartphones, but it doubles up as a charger with enough juice to replenish most phones twice!
Kindle Paperwhite, £109, Amazon
Anyone travelling for an extended period of time will know what a godsend an e-reader can be. Load it up with all those novels you’ve been meaning to read, and get stuck into a good book no matter where you are in the world.
Go Travel Worldwide Travel Adaptor, £19.99, essentials4travel.co.uk
This compact device will allow you to plug in your electronics no matter where you’re from or where you are in the world. Simple.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera Kit, £77.83 (online exclusive), Argos
Print your memories as soon as you make them with this affordable instant camera. It’s small enough to chuck in your bag and take wherever you go, and you’ll love the instant satisfaction that only comes with real printed photos.
Ei8htball Headphones, £29.99, Ei8htball
The powerful bass, clear, crisp trebles married with vocals that make it sound as if you are enjoying your very own personal performance is delivered to you with a razor sharp digital accuracy and most importantly block out loud engines on planes or noisy hostel dwellers.
PSP-E1000 puts amazing portable entertainment in your hands without busting your wallet. The advantage with this is of course you can play games but also watch movies.
Canon PowerShot G1X, £749.99, Jessops
For those that like to take those photos that look that bit more professional this is the camera for you. With the added bonus of being remarkably small and light considering the large sensor size and superior image quality – perfect for travel.
iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender Case, £12.70, Amazon
This is great for when you are constantly on the move with a million other things to worry about rather than dropping your rather fragile iPhone.
