By Rubab Nayeem Khan
Whether it’s a two day trip or a month-long vacation, travelling requires more than just a suitcase full of clothes. You need more than just a few selected gadgets to make sure you survive in a strange land away from home. Here are a few essentials that you can carry on your holidays to make sure your travel plans are up and running:
Kindle: If you’re planning on spending a quiet evening accompanied by your favorite reads, the Kindle Paperwhite will do right by you. Its features include 16 level grayscale, screen resolution of 1440×1080 and a pixel density of 300 ppi. At a price of Tk 11,500, this digital library can be your best friend during long flights and transits.
Selfie stick: Want to take a picture of the Grand Canyon with yourself in it? Selfie sticks were made for such a cause. They are one of those convenient little knick-knacks that make taking photos of yourself quick and easy. You’ll find one of these in any tech store (physical or online) at a price range of Tk 900-2000.
Power Bank: When on a trip, you’ll be making/receiving calls, taking countless photos and/or listening to music on the road. For smartphone users, powerbanks are an absolute godsend especially when your phone’s down to 15% charge. While there are several brands in the market, Xiaomi has proven to a popular choice among consumers. Whether it’s 10,000 or 20,000 mAh, you should find the perfect one for your phone within the Tk 1,000-3,000 range.
Noise-cancelling headphones: Chaos manages to find its way into your life even when you’re at peace; it might be in the form of traffic or just an endless conversation carried out by the passenger beside you. Keeping your need for peace in mind, tech companies have launched a variety of noise-cancelling headphones within the price range of Tk 1000-3000.
Fitness band: If you’re worried about keeping your health in check when you’re overseas, bring along a fitness tracker. Xiaomi’s Smart Watch with Heart Rate Monitoring Functions, is one which you can consider for your trips, if you’re feeling slightly health conscious. You can also sync the device with your smartphone as per your preferences. It’s available in Dhaka within Tk 1,800 to Tk 2,000.
Travel router: Outside a WiFi zone and can’t send out emails to your office? Thank god for wireless routers that you can carry on your trips. TP-Link M7350 4G LTE-Advanced Mobile Wifi Wireless Router has 20dBm transmit power, 2550mAh battery for up to 10 hours of working, 4G LTE supported with up to 150Mbps download and 50Mbps upload speeds, supports up to 10 devices simultaneously. It’s available in Dhaka at a price of Tk 10,499.
Power converter: Power converters come in handy when you’re taking along more than a few selected electronics. You’re miles away from home; you wouldn’t want your devices to be on the fritz. You should be able to find power converters within Tk 800-1,500 in any local hardware store.
