What to tech on a summer break

THESE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS ARE IDEAL WHEN USING GADGETS ON HOLIDAY

- JUSTIN CONNOLLY

IT'S that time of year again - right now suitcases are being dragged out of the loft and given a dustdown, packing will begin, and passports checked.

Yes, it's summer holiday season. But don't leave your tech out of the loop you'll certainly need it while you're away.

Here are a few travel essentials to make sure your tech is well protected and always ready to go...

TWELVESOUTH

TwelveSouth makes a few devices for the tech-savvy that I'm not sure I could do without. It's mostly about making sure your charging is sorted, but there's also a nifty little add-on that frequent fliers shouldn't be without.

AirFly Pro 2: We're all rocking wireless earphones these days, but they become useless on the plane... unless you have an AirFly Pro 2.

This pocket marvel plugs into legacy devices - like in-flight entertainment and old audio equipment - using an old-school headphone jack.

You can then pair two Bluetooth headphones and stream your sounds wirelessly to both of them simultaneously.

It's the only way to enjoy that all important active noise cancellation at 32,000ft. And not have to resort to the crackle-fest of those headphones in plastic bags the airlines still leave on your seat.

PlugBug: Until recently I've been lugging along a set of foreign plug adapters and taking my UKplugged chargers with me when I head abroad.