7 Travel Electronics the Least Tech-Savvy Travelers Will Love

Safeguard yourself from electronic pickpockets looking to lift personal data from chips inserted in passports, IDs, and credit cards. Simply put those important documents in RFID-blocking wallets like this spacious women's [leather clutch](https://www.amazon.com/Itslife-RFID-Blocking-Capacity-Genuine/dp/B01K9C1N0Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1549311811&sr=1-18&nodeID=7147440011&psd=1&keywords=rfid+wallets+for+women&linkCode=ll1&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=07f6a8cc29c80bfc6f60ca54752e6050&language=en_US) or this men's [passport wallet](https://www.amazon.com/Villini-Leather-Blocking-Passport-Holder/dp/B01N7LXH5N/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1549312007&sr=1-9&nodeID=7147441011&psd=1&keywords=rfid+passport+wallets+for+men&linkCode=ll1&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=43518f336ad86c3ff43b895b87a2131b&language=en_US), which makes room for cash and cards, too.

A low-tech solution to sourcing clean, potable water, a filtration water bottle means you can hydrate at just about any water source. The [LifeStraw Water-Filtering Bottle](https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Filter-2-Stage-Integrated-Backpacking/dp/B01G7SQBPQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=6ac2af44161cadc793e026cd43e956c8&language=en_US) claims to filter out 99.9 percent of water-borne bacteria, making even the grossest water drinkable. That includes water from questionable sources such as ponds and lakes when you’re camping, and tap water in destinations where you'd normally not drink from the faucet.

It’s time to upgrade your universal power adapter. Today’s adapters simultaneously perform prong-adapting and power-converting duties, so your gadgets don't get fried in nations with different voltages. Amazon’s most popular power adapter/converter is the [Bestek Universal Power Adapter](https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Universal-Converter-Charging-Worldwide/dp/B01E140XWA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=8da73777465a46a63f185bec931603cc&language=en_US), which can charge seven items at once.

You can map your destination, stay in touch with everyone, and keep your entertainment accessible while traveling—but you can only do that if your phone has battery life. The best way to keep your phone charged without having to carry all those cables is by popping your phone in a charging phone case. Make sure to get a [charging phone case](https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=charging+phone+case&linkCode=ll2&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=5568c70bb70ed64e35080082085ec589&language=en_US) that fits your particular phone’s model, and one that’s waterproof, to boot.

Who has space to spare in their luggage when we’re all just trying to avoid paying bag fees? Lighten your load by trading in paperbacks for an e-reader. The latest iteration of the [Amazon Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Kindle-Paperwhite-Waterproof-Storage/dp/B07CXG6C9W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=f42c462727975d92b7711abc5085e070&language=en_US) holds twice the amount of content, is waterproof, and starts at $129 (check for sales during the holiday shopping period).

Ever get distracted by the sights and suddenly realize one of your valuables is gone? Quickly locate lost items with a tracking device like [Tile](https://www.thetileapp.com/). The tracking device will ring when in range of a member of the Tile community, and its location will be shown on [the Tile app](https://apps.apple.com/app/id664939913) even if you’re out of range. Attach a tracking device to your luggage, camera, keys, phone, wallet, purse, or anything else you'd be hard-pressed to replace.

Use a fitness-tracking device such as the [Fitbit](https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/technology) to keep key health metrics such as heart rate, spent calories, and sleep patterns at your fingertips. Achieving weight-loss goals is easier thanks to fitness trackers that help you count steps while you’re on the road. Fitbit Pay on newer models also now offers the ability to pay on-the-go. If you're willing to go a little more high-tech, [Smartwatches](https://www.amazon.com/smart-watches/b/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&node=7939901011&linkCode=ll2&tag=stm07a5-20&linkId=788d5ffff078aa5fdaa73d25b1ebce9c&language=en_US) can also be used as fitness trackers.

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Patricia Magaña refuses to succumb to travel electronics like e-readers and instead makes room in her bag for a good book. Follow her on Instagram @PatiTravels.