Best travel accessories UK 2020: essential travel gadgets

Tech and travel go together perfectly. The former can make the latter a more positive, hassle-free experience. Leaving suitcases and apps aside, we’ve picked out the best travel accessories for the UK right now that sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to.

From products that maximise the space in your case via on-the-go USB power to Bluetooth trackers that help find your valuables, this shortlist is focused on tech that lets you relax and enjoy being away.

And, frankly, who hasn’t dreamed of owning a flashlight that’s also a flask, a compass and a bottle opener?!

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• Need the basics? Check out the best travel suitcases and best travel backpacks.

Best travel accessories

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£114.95 at Amazonbest wireless headphones

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£18.95 at AmazonHaving a good night’s sleep when away on holiday or business can be hard, but these stylish, barely noticeable ear plugs give you the best chance of getting some zzzs. They’re reusable, specifically designed for sleeping and don’t block out so much noise that you’d sleep through an alarm. They come with a 30-day money back guarantee, and a sleek aluminium container to keep them safe.

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£25.99 at Amazonand powerful. It can deliver up to 3 full charges for many smartphones – and at super-fast speed. Recharging the bank can take as little as four hours. It ships with a micro USB cable and travel pouch.Check out more of the best portable chargers

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£23.99 at AmazonAmazonBasics range.

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£32 at AmazonNeeding clean clothes isn’t just for campers and backpackers. Anyone can benefit from travelling lighter – andcould mean taking carry-on luggage instead of a suitcase. Scrubba’s MINI is 50% smaller and lighter than its original washbag but its internal washboard (plus water and cleaning liquid) still provides easy cleaning. For the outdoorsy, it’s good to know the bag allows grey water to be disposed of away from water sources, to prevent pollution.

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£49 at AmazonThe decision is yours: take more outfits OR create room to bring extra back. This small device, 70mm long and 77g, compresses clothes in a supplied vacuum bag (sucking out the air) and promises 50% more space in your case. Put clothes in the bag, attach the Vago, connect it to your power bank or USB power adapter with a micro USB cable (not supplied) and feel elation at the deflation of your clothes.

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£71 at AmazonCamping, glamping, day trips and festival weekends will all be enhanced by this new waterproof adventure flask. The contemporary design makes the combination of flask, four-mode LED flashlight, compass, bottle opener, plus two 240ml collapsible stainless steel shot cups, look effortless. It's made of military-grade aluminum and comes with a lifetime guarantee. That covers a lot of days out – and it weighs a rucksack/daybag friendly 0.4kg.

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£120 at Amazonbest travel backpacks, including top options for hikers

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£64.98 at AmazonThe TP-LINK M7350 lets you get online and use social media while away. It provides 3G and 4G access for up to two people and doesn’t break the bank price-wise. The LCD screen gives updates on signal strength and battery (up to eight hours) and there’s a Micro SD card slot for sharing files. Bear in mind, though, you’ll need to get your own global SIM card.

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