Thursday, May 8, 2014
What cool gifts can you get a GRRRL (or guy) traveler for the
holidays? Well, looking into 2014, I have three big predictions, which
determined the GRRRL’s top 10 travel gadgets for 2014!
Firstly, most travelers will be looking
to streamline their digital technology. With mobile phones, iPads,
cameras, now more than ever, we’ll occupy more than one plug outlet as a
charging station and we’ll be looking for ways to cut down on the
weight various cords and chargers will occupy. Secondly, folks will be
traveling in more green and environmentally-friendly as well as,
economical ways; and lastly, people will find more ways to record their
memories to upload for both, posterity and social media networks, like Instagram, Twitter, Vine, YouTube and Facebook. So with no further ado…
Top Travel Gadgets
1.Go Pro Hero 3+
Want to catch your snorkel, dive and skiing trips in HD video or try your hand at vlogging? By now the go pro hero camera is re-known for capturing memories, serious action-adventure and wide landscapes. With the push of
a button, you can now create immersive memories. For folks who don’t
want to fidget with f-stops and focusing, this is your magic pony! I
just got one and this latest version is a good improvement from the
last- it allows better low-light videos, crisper images, it allows you to connect via WiFi and syncs to your iPhone, iPad or smartphone device for remote viewing and it has longer battery life.
2.Ollo Clip 3 in 1 lens
The olloclip 3 in 1 lens is not cheap for a tiny lens, but if you’re gonna take photos with your unlocked iPhone,then why not get three great lenses for the price of one ? The Olloclip lens has a Fisheye Lens, Macro Lens, Wide-angle Lens and
all will offer a dramatic difference to your normal lens.The fisheye
and wide-angle lenses allow for nice wide angles pictures.Yes, wiiiide(almost double the normal view). It’s a fabulous solution if you ever
wanted to take panoramic shots. Note: Before buying make sure you’ve
got the right lens for your mobile device model.
3.Manduka SuperLight Travell Yoga Mat
If u aing a regular Manduka mat is ideal, but packing that mat will definitely weigh down your bag. Thre a traveler who occasionally likes to take yoga practice on the road or wherever you like, you will love the Manduka SuperLight Yoga Mat.Once you’ve tried a Manduka, you might never want to go back to a cheap Target brand. Manduka mats are heavy duty yoga mats with a solid grip; and face it, no onelikes sliding on their sweat, when it comes to holding postures. Ownis travel size is much lighter (2 lbs) and it folds to fit any travel space or purse. Size: 68” x 24” x1/16"
4.SteriPen Water Purifier
Traveling in a country where water is undrinkable ,no problem SteriPen purifier is still in the top of the list when it comes to water purifiers for travel.This is one gadget, I’m still waiting for someone to gift this to me. Anyone?More courageous travelers and campers, who don’t mind sipping straight from a river.
5.Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
The Vapur water bottle is a wonderful,eco-friendly way to reuse your water bottle and avoid bottled water rip-off at the airport. Foldable and collapsable and fitting easily into a purseor pocket, it’s one of my top recommended travel gifts and makes a great stocking stuffer!
Another way to stay travel cool with the environment is to use the Bobble Water Bottle.
While the hard plastic doesn’t allow it to be collapsable , it comes
with a water filter made of activated charcoal, which purifies your H20
from the tap, before you drink it. Note: This filter will not take the
place of a water purifier in a country with bad drinking water.
6.Flip And Tumble Tote Bag
Do you plan to do a little grocery shopping abroad, need a bag to hang
dry clothes in when you shower at a hostel or ever carry an extra foldup
bag to hold your personal items or souvenirs on a plane? If you’ve said
Yes to any of this, then reusable totes come in extra handy.
