Many travelers are highly eco-conscious. Once you’ve started to see all the amazing things our beautiful world has to offer then it’s a natural progression to start to think about how to conserve it.
There are many great gadgets that can massively help make your adventures more eco-friendly. Here are five of my favorites that I believe are essentials for every trip!
Your Smartphone
Your smartphone can act as an incredible catalyst for environmental change. There are an uncountable number of apps on the market designed specifically to help you reduce your impact on the earth.
Lovacore can identify local and organic produce and Happycow Veg Travel Guide is perfect to help me preserve a vegan diet. Similarly the United Nation’s app, United Nations Environmental, helps keep track of your carbon footprint and lets you know how it equates to the required replanting.
For anyone regularly using apps when on the go, it’s also wise to use a Virtual Private Network such as ExpressVPN to protect your mobile device from cyberattacks. I’ve fallen victim to a malicious hack while traveling and it was a complete nightmare! Not only did it cost me money, it also increased my ecological impact as I had to fly home to resolve the problem.
Anker PowerPort Solar Lite
Any good eco-traveler knows that a great way to improve your carbon footprint is to reduce your energy usage. Because of this, having a solar charging pack is a great addition to any travel list. It’s also handy for campers, hikers or climbers, as it can be used to charge devices no matter where you are.
The Anker Powerport Solar Lite, after thirty hours of testing, recently scored as the best on the market, against 70 rival models. It’s compact, portable and light while still packing a might 15W power punch, making it a great option for travelers.
Molxa Rechargable USB Cell Battery
Torches, cameras, alarms, portable speakers: there are so many devices require batteries to keep them charged. This constant usage is a constant drain on environmental resources. With an incredible 15 billion disposable alkaline cells produced every year, there toxic run off is devastating to the planet.
Fortunately, the new rechargeable USB batteries from Molxa Energy Ltd. provides the perfect answer. All you have to do is stick them into a laptop and they’ll be fully charged again in no time. Each battery can go for 500 charge cycles, so they’re sure to last even for the longest of trips.
Bedol Water Alarm Clock
By far the most innovative on the list, this water alarm clock is truly a unique gadget that will change a traveler’s life forever. Whether you’re camping in the desert or couch surfing near the airport, having an alarm clock is an extremely handy and vital part of any packing list.
To save on electricity usage, Bedol’s alarm clock runs solely on water. Every time you refill the device, it can last up to six months and is sure to be reliable and loud enough to wake you up every day.
If you know of any more great gadgets to should be on this list, please don’t hesitate to comment below!