In case you missed some of our travel gear and app selections for May, here’s a summary of each:
Gear
Steamfast Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron
For neat clothes on the go you need the Steamfast Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron. This miniature iron boasts 420 watts of power yet is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, making it easy to fit into even the most cramped suitcases. Never get stuck using shoddy hotel room irons again!
Buy it: amazon.com
Torro Bracelet
You’ll never be without a way to charge your iPhone with the Torro Bracelet. Although it may look like just a piece of jewelry at first glance, the Torro Bracelet turns into an Apple MFi-certified cable when unclasped.
Buy it: torrobracelets.com
Freehand Travel Drink-Caddy
Cup holders make life easier so why not put one on your luggage? Now you can thanks to the Freehand Travel Drink-Caddy. This innovative piece of travel gear attaches to rolling suitcases in a few simple steps and is self-leveling, ensuring that your drink won’t spill even in the most crowded airport terminals.
Buy it: amazon.com
Travelon Bag Bungee
A cup holder isn’t the only thing you can attach to your suitcase. With the Travelon Bag Bungee you can use your suitcase to carry additional items like another bag, a bulky coat, and more. The Bag Bungee wraps around the extended handles of a rolling suitcase, securing the other item in place while freeing up one of your hands.
Buy it: amazon.com
Apps
LiveTrekker
Document your travels like never before with LiveTrekker. This app uses GPS technology to follow your footsteps, generating a map of where you go in real-time. You can then add pictures and other content to the map, sort of like a digital scrapbook.
Download it: livetrekker.com
iExit
Wondering what’s in store as you make your way down the highway? Wonder no longer with iExit. This useful travel app takes the guesswork out of figuring out which exits to take by providing users with information about establishments like gas stations and restaurants within a couple miles of the off-ramp.
Download it: iexitapp.com
Roadtrippers
Make your next road trip one to remember by downloading Roadtrippers on your phone before you go. With this app you’ll know exactly where to find the most unique roadside attractions in America, no matter how far off the beaten path they may be.
Download it: roadtrippers.com
SitOrSquat
When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. Sometimes finding somewhere to go is easier said than done though, especially when traveling. Next time you need a bathroom break, skip the search and turn to SitOrSquat for all your restroom-related needs. Using user-generated ratings and reviews, SitOrSquat lets you know where all the area’s best bathrooms are.
Download it: charmin.com