Today, no trip can do without modern high-tech gadgets and applications. They help to always stay in touch, save money and turn a tiring road into a comfortable journey. In anticipation of the velvet season, they become only more relevant.
Using the service, you can create a personal checklist for the trip, and gadgets and applications will help you not to get lost in a strange city, not to lose luggage, as well as get rid of the painful snoring of a neighbor. Let's try to figure out together which modern devices and applications will become indispensable assistants in traveling by car, motorcycle or on foot, flying by plane or traveling by train.
Romance of trains
The long-distance trains, of course, have their own romance, there is something pacifying in the measured knock of wheels and the wiggle of the car, but half a day is enough to enjoy all this. What to do with yourself in the remaining time? A long trip by train will be brightened up by a tablet with pre-downloaded films and an e-book, a travel pillow will come in handy, but that's not all.
- Real salvation from snoring of fellow travelers and children's cries will be ear plugs. The Hush gadget drowns out external sounds with a volume of up to 70 dB and helps to fall asleep under a soothing white noise - surf lapping or crackling bonfire. These earplugs will wake you up at the right time thanks to synchronization with your smartphone.
- Offline Maps Application it doesn’t break, does not get dirty, contains a lot of useful information, will not let you get lost due to geolocation and will help you plan your trip in advance. The main thing is to make sure that the application works without an Internet connection, otherwise such an assistant will cost too much. Experienced travelers recommend Maps.me and City Maps 2GO applications, and 2Gis for trips to Russian cities.
Driving
If you are planning to spend several days in a car, you should think over all the stops in advance and plan your vacation time. Of course, it is more interesting to stop in big cities, but if you take a tent and sleeping bags with you, you can perfectly relax in nature. In addition, you will definitely find it useful:
- Cooler bag. Most often, thermoelectric models can be found in stores, but they are not suitable for a long trip - they consume a lot of fuel and depend on external temperature. It is better to dwell on a compressor auto-refrigerator - it is more expensive and larger, but it consumes less energy and its efficiency does not depend on the weather;
- Cigarette Lighter Charger. The most convenient option for smartphones and tablets is charging stations with two or more outputs. For example, at the end of June, Lexand announced the release of smart devices - LP-4C charging stations, capable of simultaneously supplying four heavyweight gadgets, including laptops with usb type-c;
- Audio guide on the phone - in case there are interesting cities along the way. Download a special application (travelme is very popular, as well as izi.travel audio guides) - and save money on city tours;
- Good dvrsuch as the ultra-compact one from Prology with the new novatek nt96660 processor. He can replace the camcorder - get spare memory cards and make a film about your trip.
How to survive in the forest?
Hiking is traditionally associated with harsh conditions and survival skills in the forest. A compact tourist burner, a walkie-talkie, a thermal blanket are the usual contents of a hiking backpack, but modern tourists have long gone to nature without gadgets.
- During the trip, it is not always possible to recharge the device, therefore external battery - assistant number one. To save energy in PowerBank to power multiple devices will help gadgets with high-capacity batteries. For example, a set of traveler from INNOS. It includes the Innos D6000 smartphone with two batteries with a total capacity of 6000 mAh, providing up to seven days of battery life without recharging, an additional battery (3520 mAh) and a practical black case.
- Filter bottle eliminates the need to carry a large supply of drinking water - with such a gadget any stream is suitable to quench your thirst. So, in a Brita Fill & Go fixture, a filter is built into the neck and automatically purifies the liquid, turning dirty water into potable water.
- Solar-Pro Camping Shower. A volume of 20 liters is enough for 10 minutes of continuous work - this is enough to wash one person.
- Multi-gadget Eton Scorpion powered by a solar battery and combines a radio, a powerful flashlight, a USB-charger for the phone and an opener. All the filling is hidden in a reliable shockproof and waterproof case, so that the device can work even in the most extreme conditions.
- Fumigator with USB input You can connect to an external battery - and forget about mosquitoes. Today, such devices are produced by several manufacturers, the most famous of them is Xiaomi.
On vacation - with the breeze
Going a long way on a motorcycle is a pretty risky undertaking, but the experience is worth it. It is necessary to carefully prepare the equipment, think over the route taking into account gas stations and do not forget about the tent. Nomad company produces special models for mototourism: compact and lightweight, they will cover not only you, but also your bike. What else can you do without?
- Bluetooth headset with microphoneadapted for a motorcycle helmet: you can listen to music and answer calls without taking off the road. Some manufacturers, such as SENA, offer helmet headsets with an integrated action camera or mounts for it.
- GoPro Camera - it is convenient to fix it on a helmet to remove the whole road adventure. The latest model - GoPro HERO5 Black - the best action camera of 2017, it is equipped with a GPS module and a touch screen and can take pictures with a resolution of 12 megapixels. In addition, the GoPro on the helmet is no worse than the DVR: the recording made will help in a contentious situation in the event of an accident.
- Multitool - This multifunctional folding tool will replace a knife, pliers, nippers, scissors, a hammer, a screwdriver, etc. The full set depends on the specific model and your wishes. The Wallet Ninja multi-card business card is very popular: it fits easily in your wallet and is very functional.
What to take on a plane?
All people take headphones to the plane, but not everyone knows how to choose them. For air travel, a model of a convenient shape and with active noise reduction is required. It is best to take not tiny droplets, but soft patch options so that the auricle is not tired by the end of the flight. For example, Sony MDR-1000x headphones. However, this is not the only gadget that can brighten up a long flight.
- Electronic mask for sleep help you quickly fall asleep on the plane and provide a good rest. You will not only relax properly, but also thanks to special built-in LEDs, you will try out lucid dreams - this is exactly the effect that gives the solution from Remee. And the NeuroOn mask can control brain impulses and allows you to sleep better in less time.
- Airplanes have very dry air (the humidity level is almost two times lower than the norm - 15–19%), which is bad for our skin. Before a long flight, you should take care of the body's water balance, and pocket moisturizer for face Aqua Beauty help to avoid dry skin during the flight.
- When choosing a suitcase, take a look at the "smart" models of the company Bluesmart - they have a built-in charger, electronic scales and a remote sensor that allows you to track the location of luggage.
It doesn’t matter which way of travel to choose and how many sophisticated devices to take with you - in any case, before the training camp, you should make a competent checklist so as not to forget the most important thing. And remember: travel is a small life that brings you to the most unexpected places, opens up new possibilities, charges you with positive emotions and impressions, makes us pleasant acquaintances and makes us wiser and freer. No gadget in the world can replace this!
