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5 Best Travel Accessories You Need This Summer

Make your summer sizzle with these must-have travel accessories. 

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If you’re hitting the road this summer, make sure you’re packing the essentials: all the toiletries you need, cool outfits, and these travel accessories meant to make your trip as painless as possible. Traveling can be stressful, but if you’re heading out for a nice, relaxing summer trip, there are ways to make it easier than it’s ever been before.

From plush travel blankets to packing cubes to make getting things together a breeze, these goodies will make your next journey as simple as it can possibly be. Gear up for your next summer adventure by checking these helpful travel accessories off your list and you’ll be on the road (or in the air) cruising toward your vacation destination in no time.

1. World’s Best Cozy-Soft Travel Blanket

Whether you’re traveling by air or by car, you can always use a nice cozy blanket to help you get some restful sleep. This soft and cozy blanket is inexpensive but also lightweight and compact. That means you can just pull it out whenever it’s time for a quick nap (or when it’s too chilly to be comfortable) and snuggle up. Toss it into the washer to clean it quickly and then keep it in your travel bag the next time you hit the open road and you’ll have a much comfier time no matter your destination.

2. Anker PowerCore Portable Charger

No matter if you’re traveling out of the country or to another state, you can always use some extra juice to charge up your electronics. Anker’s high-capacity charger can get your electronics (including your trusty smartphone) back up to snuff in no time at all. You can charge up an iPhone 7 nearly seven times, for example, and even an iPad Mini twice. So if you find yourself unable to grab a free outlet at the airport or just need a quick bit of charge to make an emergency call while out on the road, this PowerCore has you covered.

3. Skyroam Solis Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot and Power Bank

While it’s more of a rarity these days than in the past, sometimes it’s hard to find reliable Wi-Fi when traveling. But if you’re running out of data on your smartphone or just need a place to work, being without Wi-Fi can be a big problem. That’s where this Skyroam Solis hotspot comes in handy. It can charge all your electronics, of course, but most importantly you can get unlimited data around the world for just $9 per day pass.

You can buy them whenever you need them, and enjoy access to an encrypted connection for 5 devices whenever you like. So wherever you travel across the world, you can bust out this bad boy and instantly connect online whenever you need it. Lifesaver much?

4. Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker

Traveling is nothing without music, especially if you have a sweet summer destination in mind. Maybe you’re hitting up the beach, or you’ve got a house party to head over to, bring your favorite tunes with you with this small, water-resistant speaker. It’s small, perfectly portable, and great for making any journey a little more colorful – not to mention funkier.

It comes in three different colors, and pairs easily via Bluetooth to connect to essentially anything you have in your arsenal: iPhone, tablet, computer, you name it. You can even use it with Siri or Google Assistant. Plus, if you accidentally get it wet somehow, no worries – swim away! It’s a musical beach party, and everyone’s invited.

5. Cabeau Evolution Travel Neck Pillow

Sometimes, you’ve got to hop on flights that last an excruciatingly long time. Or maybe you always tilt your head when falling asleep in a car or elsewhere and end up with a crick in it when you reach your destination. Make that discomfort a thing of the past with this plush travel neck pillow.

With chin and head support, it’s a cut above the rest, especially since its very fabric is meant to absorb moisture and dry quickly to make it the most comfortable and hygienic it can be – especially if you’re someone who drools in their sleep. Get the best sleep while traveling you ever have with a neck pillow that can handle just about any situation.