Comments on: Packing Part 5: travel gadgets

By: Michael Hodson

Michael Hodson — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:17:31 +0000

totally agree with you on the headlamp need — especially if you are ever going to stay in a dorm. This is a great, basic post about travel gadgets. Thanks.

By: Francoise

Francoise — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:09:30 +0000

Excellent tips Greg!

AA batteries are probably the easiest to purchase just about anywhere, though I overpacked battery-wise on my last trip. Managed to use only my rechargeable AA’s…the pack of 12 regular AA’s I packed ended up being gifted to another backpacker.

For only $10, a surge protector is a cheap insurance policy for expensive gadgets.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:32:34 +0000

Great advice.

I try to make sure all my stuff uses the same battery type, like AA, that way I can interchange and buy them
on the road.

Also, I would highly recommend picking up a small 1-outlet surge protector (APC makes a great one for $10) and use
it between the wall and your laptop / whatever you are charging. The power in some places (especially islands) is
“unclean” and the spikes can do damage to your toys that may take months to fail.

Keep up the good info!
Greg