Useful things for on the go – discovered for you.
Recharging made easy
Can be attached to any window: The solar portable charger charges smartphones and tablets by sunlight while you are on the go (about 60 euros, xd-design.com).
Turn everything off
The Sony WH-1000XM2 Bluetooth headset turns off ambient noise if desired. Battery service life of up to 30 hours is absolute top value (about 380 euros, sony.de).
Technology trolley
Built-in rechargeable battery charges your laptop and smartphone while you are on the go, traces your luggage all around the world, tracks your own travel data and warns the owner of theft by app (starting at 350 euros, bluesmart.com).
Not a single gram excess
Ideal travel companion: the Oaxis AirScale digital luggage scale with built-in powerbank (limit 40 kg, about 35 euros, oaxis.com).
At the touch of a button
Your cellphone is out of range? Remotely control a camera shutter, home screen or music from your smartphone via Bluetooth button (about 40 euros, for iOS and Android, satechi.net).
Thieves don‘t have a chance
Hidden zippers and cut-resistant material make Bobby a theft-proof backpack. Plus: Reflectors and USB charging port (about 90 euros, xd-design.com).
Clean drinking water
Turn up to 100 liters of contaminated water into drinking water with Life Straw. This 21 cm long tube filters out microorganisms by suction (from 26.95 euros, waternlife.com).
… and even more smart tips and clever helpers for on the road which you can use to take a relaxed trip.
Get a taxi faster
After arriving at the airport, go to the departure area and catch a just emptied taxi! This way, you avoid long lines and the driver is happy about the additional fare!
XXL passport for the passport stamp collector
The German passport for frequent travelers offers more space for passport stamps on 48 pages instead of 32. Can be requested from the passport authorities.
Musical suitcase
In addition to a charger, digital scale, location app, fingerprint recognition and electronic anti-theft device, the Delsey Company Pluggage comes with a built-in loudspeaker for smartphones (delsey.com, price to be set).
Navigate offline
Save money and download the map details you want to your cell phone or SD card on Google Maps when you are still at home – and use them offline! Can be retrieved in the Google Maps menu “Offline Maps”.
Loyal co-traveler
The self-propelled CowarobotR1 suitcase (coming soon, about 700 euros, cowarobot.com) with integrated power bank follows its owner by smartwatch at every turn and even avoids obstacles thanks to its sensors.
Good prospects
Buildings, cliffs, hotel bar – where do you get the most beautiful view? The “Views on Top” app will advise you about where you can enjoy the best view of your travel destination. For 450 places worldwide. Free of charge for iOS.
Sporty city tour
If you want to conquer a foreign city quickly and stay fit at the same time, combine sightseeing with jogging. Offers including jogging guide are available in many cities under the search term “sightjogging”.
