My Travel Power Kit That Never Fails

I made an unexpected trip to Boston last week. It's always good to have your bags pre-packed because you never know when you'll need them.

I'll add that it feels great visiting cities you've already been to because you know where everything is.

You just go and relax.

Ever been on a trip and lost power on your phone?

It STINKS!

Let me ask something else: ever waited for your phone to charge, but it seemed to take forever?

It STINKS!

These situations can literally make or break your trip.

But don't worry—I got you covered.

In this issue, I'm going to talk about power management so you can get your phone charged as soon as possible and the only battery you have to worry about is your own energy level.

Knowing the lingo: When discussing charging, there are confusing terms like volts, amps, and watts. I don't want to get into physics, but W = A × V, so watts are the most important number.

Generally, the higher the watts, the faster the charge. For phones, you want to get a 20-watt charger to deliver juice very quickly. Those cheap little chargers that come with your phone may be cool because they're small, but they only deliver 5 watts, so charging will take forever.

Make sure your USB cables can deliver the proper watts. You can have a fast charger, but if the USB cable can't deliver it, you're out of luck. Use USB-C cables labeled for Power Delivery (PD) or Quick Charge (QC) for faster charging.

Backup batteries: Make sure you always bring at least two on your trips—one with you at all times and another one charging at home so you can quickly swap them out when needed. Look for a power bank rated at least 10,000 mAh (≈ 2 full phone charges). For tablets or laptops, go 20,000 mAh or higher.

You can never have enough cables. Cables fail, break, or get permanently borrowed, so get the number of cables you think you need and then double it.

Bonus points: Bring an extension cord or multi-port charger so you can charge more devices quickly instead of trying to charge one device with that weirdly placed outlet behind the nightstand.

These changes can literally make the difference between you being stranded by an outlet, nervous that your phone is going to die, versus charging your phone for 30 minutes and going out to see the world.

Try these tips out and let me know how it works.

Keep traveling,

Andrew

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Cheap flights:

• Going.com : This might be the only discounted flights website you need. It’s a paid service that sends you notifications when deals become available, but they expire in a couple of days so Act Fast!! 
• Secret Flying 🤫: This website emails you about free flight opportunities and even better… it doesn’t cost a thing!!
• Skyscanner : An older, but still reliable website that’s also *FREE* so there’s no reason not to use it. Use the "Explore the World" feature and set your departure date to "Whole Month" to find the cheapest deals.

Insurance:

• Safety Wing : I use Safety Wing as my travel insurance because the plans are flexible. You can easily insure a 1-week trip for like $11 dollars which is less than the cost of a cocktail at the bar.

Travel Gear

• Compression socks: Sitting for extended periods of time is not good for the body, so keep yourself healthy enough to go on more trips. Link
• Apple AirTags: Consider getting Apple AirTags for the peace of mind of always knowing where your luggage is. Link
• Smart Phone holder: It's a foldable sheet that can be used as a stand for your iPhone or iPad.Link
• Packing cubes: Having a separate container works wonders for keeping clothes wrinkle-free. It also makes packing/unpacking much easier.Link
• Donut Power Strip: Power outlets are always in demand, but sometimes they're in weird spots. I use this bagel because it's lightweight, and I don't have to think about it. Link
• Travel Case Organizer: Cable organizers can be a pain, but this is what I use to keep my cables organized. Link
• Backup batteries: I like these backup batteries because they have three important components for me: 1. They have enough power to recharge my phone multiple times at once, 2. Are small enough to put in my pocket, and 3. Are sturdy enough to survive a fall. Link
• Yoga Mat: I use this thin mat to get my stretching in even when I'm traveling. Link
• Jump Rope: It's so easy to bring a jump rope with you for exercise because it weighs almost nothing and takes up no space. Link
• Liquid IV: Great for hydration to keep you from dying. When you're traveling, it's time to live it up!  Link
  
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