20 TRAVEL GADGETS YOU NEED FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP OR VACATION

TAKE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL WITH THESE GREAT ITEMS.

- SAM SINGLETON & GABRIELA VATU

It's never easy to decide what to pack for a trip. Whether you're packing light for some quick business or heading out on the next big family vacation, it's important to bring the right tech.

Here at PCWorld, we're continually testing the latest gadgets to sort the good from the bad. This means we've had the opportunity to find the best tech gear and accessories built for travel.

From voltage converters to noise-canceling headphones, we've curated a list of the very best tech gear to optimize your next travel experience. The items below are worthy of any packing list and will help you prepare for anything you may encounter on the road—or in the sky.

1. MANAGE ELECTRICAL NEEDS WITH A VOLTAGE CONVERTER

Bestek Universal Travel Adapter 220V to 110V

When you're traveling from the U.S. to Europe, for instance, you don't just need a different type of plug for your chargers and gadgets, but also a voltage converter, because Europe runs on different settings. The Bestek Universal Travel Adapter (fave.co/4iXzZg4) will convert 220V outlets to U.S.-standard 110V, thus ensuring that your devices don't burn out. Not only is it affordable, but it has three AC outlets and four USB ports. Plus, the product comes with a couple of extra plug adapters.

If a more compact version is all you need, then the Mapambo converter (fave.co/3S0F2Sg) will work just fine with one AC plug, two type-C, and two type-A ports.

2. TAKE CONTROL OF TANGLED CORDS

Rolling Square inCharge 6 Portable Keychain Charger Cable