9 Travel Gadgets: The Most Important IPhone Accessories For Vacation 2020

2023 Author: Sheila Hailey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 15:18

On a plane, car, bus or train, you prefer to dive into the realm of music with headphones with noise canceling. The AirPods Pro is a top tip for iPhone owners: the sound is good, the noise canceling for such in-ear headphones at the highest level and space in the luggage is almost non-existent.

Apple AirPods Pro

Now from € 214.00 at Amazon Similar offer at Cyberport Similar offer at Media Markt Price can now be higher. Price from 2020-27-07 00:50 a.m.

If you only want to spend half as much, take the Libratone Track + Wireless. The in-ear plugs with noise cancellation are connected by a neck strap:

Libratone Track + Wireless reduced at Amazon

Attention: Libratone has filed for bankruptcy. You may not be able to make warranty claims.

Travel Gadget for iPhone # 4: Beam the Music Over

Anyone traveling on a plane with Bluetooth headphones will soon encounter a problem: How does the sound of the airline entertainment program get to the listeners ?! There is also a solution for this: The Twelve South AirFly is plugged into the headphone jack of the seat and transmits the sound to AirPods and Co. via Bluetooth. Fortunately, most airlines can now leave Bluetooth switched on above the clouds.

Twelve South AirFly on Amazon

By the way: In some aircraft, like here in my photo, you still need an aircraft adapter for the jack plug.

Travel accessories for iPhone # 5: Case on the beach against water and sand

When it comes to the sea or camping, a robust protection solution for the iPhone makes sense. The waterproof case from Catalyst convinced me in the test, it is available for numerous iPhone models (picture above with the iPhone XR). Note: Catalyst also offers cases without water protection. If this protection is too expensive for you: A cheap beach bag is often enough. But everyone has to decide for themselves which risk they want to take …

Catalyst waterproof case on Amazon
Mpow waterproof cell phone case at Amazon

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Travel accessories for iPhone # 6: the indispensable battery

The most important accessory for the trip is an additional battery - this was shown by our survey on Facebook. This applies at least to trips where the iPhone is used for navigation or is not occasionally near the socket. A small battery is enough for me, some need a powerful, but heavier energy bar. The best-selling and good compromise for size, capacity and price is the Anker PowerCore 5000. If you are traveling with USB C (and even the above-mentioned USB-C charging plug), you should prefer the PowerCore Slim 10000 PD. It not only charges via USB A and C, but can also be recharged quickly.

Anker PowerCore 5000 at Amazon
Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD at Amazon

And don't forget the iPhone charging cable in your luggage!

Travel accessories for iPhone # 7: charging in the car

And once again it's about the power supply: If you are traveling by car, you should think of a plug for the 12-volt connection in the car. If you already have a charger, look at the performance data: What is included with a Bluetooth headset or navigation system is rarely enough to charge an iPad.

The PowerRide from Green Cell can be used as a powerful charger. The Polish manufacturer offers car charger plugs with up to three USB ports or USB C including Power Delivery or Quick Charge 3.0. The Green Cell connector available to us even offers 54 watts. 42-watt versions are currently listed on Amazon, but at an attractive price:

Green Cell car chargers at Amazon

Travel accessories for iPhone # 8: memory stick for 4K frequent filmmakers

Anyone who has often reached the memory limit of their iPhone or shoots space-consuming 4K videos should consider purchasing a USB stick with a Lightning connection for the trip. This is not only practical when you have to outsource videos, but also when you visit friends and have to surrender to the Apple universe for data transfers. However, the many system data cannot be outsourced with iOS.

SanDisk iXpand on Amazon

Travel gadget for iPhone # 9: With lens attachment to the fisheye

Owners of an iPhone 11 (Pro) have already installed an ultra-wide angle in their smartphone. All others can trick with auxiliary lenses. The quality is often not particularly good, but they are cheap - so rather as a gimmick rather than a decent photography tool.

Arctic 10-in-1 lens kit for smartphones at Amazon

On the topic: These are the most important iPhone apps for vacation & travel:

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Bonus tip for the outdoor vacation - now it will be special …

If you are purely in the wilderness, you can use solar panels for power supply - or a special camping stove: The BioLite Campstove (available from Amazon for just under 160 euros) is heated with biomass and not only heats the pasta water. Thanks to the thermoelectric generator, it charges the smartphone via USB.

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In a separate article, we present other outdoor gadgets that are not necessarily intended for an ordinary vacation, but rather for a little adventure: It's about waterproof batteries, foldable kayaks, pocket chainsaws and wash bags - the kit for the jungle …!