Here is my list of essential travel gadgets adventure for 2010. Now I first went in a big round the world journey a little over 10 years and not have any of the following did not even have a cell phone and, surprisingly, I hold very well. So I know the word “essential” may be a little above, but times are changing and a long journey of adventure travel today would not leave his house without any of the following.
My only problem with this article is at once can be a flash-packer not flash, get a safe and adequate insurance. Giving the locals of a Rio Flavela the rundown of your latest Iphone Apps may seem like a good idea at the time but is not always conducive to longevity of ownership. And before any local Rio Flavela comment on this article about how nice your neighborhood is in reality and question what exactly what I’m hinting at the ‘Rio Flavel’ was only used as an example of a place that is “flash “not necessarily always wise.
1. iPhone and battery extender
The gadget of 2009 and is still the best smartphone on the market. iPod, great browser, Apps, camera, video, 3G, maps. You get the idea. I recommend you also buy a battery charger if so, there are few on the market (bunkers, iPower etc.) As we all know that the last thing you want to happen when you are about to beat your opponent in Scrabble or e-mail to the office to say we need another month of vacation is running out of juice.
2. Kindle & Case
The Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader (if he did not know). They were only sold in the U.S. but are now available worldwide with a smaller screen and 3G global wireless Whispernet free through Amazon. Now you can download the latest Mills & Boon selling direct to the depths of the Amazon rainforest.
The latest version has a text-to-audio, so you can have your book read to you if you are too lazy or too busy to read. I suggest you also get a case for the protection of Patagonia and in an attempt to get a little less ‘flash’ in the future.
3. GPS with Waterproof Case
I’m not talking about taking a Tom Tom would just be silly. My suggestion is a handheld GPS, a number of these devices on the market (Garmin eTrex is good) that let you do all sorts of useful (some would say useless) calculations. With a waterproof case that can take kite surfing and windsurfing and know exactly how fast it was and how many miles has covered. What would you do without it?
4. Go Pro HD Cam
Watch the videos and see why this little device is in my top 10 list. Go Pro cameras have been doing small sports (for helmets, etc) for a number of years and the HD version is the latest and greatest. Different versions allow you to attach to handlebars, helmets, tables and more. All we know is very difficult to get any decent material.
5. Portable, Small and spare battery
The key to whether to take a laptop (which I think is a great idea) is taking a little light and get a second battery. Also I’d recommend you get a “no-flash ‘crap for durable case. Is not recommended portable bright red’ Ferrari ‘Acer – while the envy of the home office that will be very soon, another person of color bright red Acer Ferrari laptop if you take a trip with you.
6. The noise-canceling headphones
Anyone who bought these (and especially if they have children), swears by them. I bought the Shure expensive and I think are excellent. They work very well when you have a constant background noise, like a plane. My suggestion would be to buy earplugs are more than the Bose headphones style mass – again a bit more discreet pay dividends and reduce the potential of tears and insurance.
7. Shortwave radio
An oldie but a goody. The small pocket shortwave radio allows you to hear the sweet tones of the BBC World Service to virtually anywhere in the world. While some of their other equipment ordered can have a FM radio tuner have their unlikely that shortwave is really what we need, unless you just want to listen to local singers belt their latest hits continuously.
8. Digital Camera
Obviously, but essential. The question here is whether to have a decent digital SLR or a small pocket digital camera. In my next trip I will be taking a Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR. My philosophy is that only tend to make these trips of a few large and far between, and when I get back all you have are memories and photos. I want to take the best photos I can. The drawback is that taking such a bulky camera can mean do not use it that often.
9. Swiss Army knife or Leatherman
One of the few things on my list that were around 10 years ago. Both the Swiss Army knife and Leatherman are excellent and useful in a huge variety of situations from the pole to break important things to pick their teeth and make sandwiches (not necessarily in that order).
10. Solar charger and universal power supply
There is nothing worse than having all these gadgets from Google and no power so my recommendation is to buy a solar charger with all necessary adapters. There are a number of good in the market so do not recommend any particular brand or model.
A universal power supply is also a good idea to not end up with a bag full of chargers as big as his bag of clothes.
Top 10 gadget i need for adventure