Travel Essentials You Should Be Packing

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  • For the bed liner, I recommend purchasing the new and improved Friendly Swede liner with the zipper. I have their original liner with the velcro closure and their zipper version which is significantly better!
  • Since creating this video, technology has advanced and there are much smaller charging options on the market. These portable chargers are great for charging multiple devices. I also have a few of these chargers that I use daily even when I’m not traveling. They plug directly into your phone and charge insanely fast! They also have a built-in stand so you can watch videos and/or video chat without having to hold your phone.

outlet converter vs. voltage converter

Choosing the correct travel adapter for your trip will prevent you from frying your electronics.

Outlet Converter

Converts your plug into one that fits into a foreign outlet

Lighter than a voltage converter

Costs almost half the price of a voltage converter

Can only be used with devices that are dual voltage, designed for foreign use

Some offer usb ports so that you can plug in additional items

Voltage Converter

Converts voltage from (110/120v)  to foreign electricity (220/240v) 

Heavier than a outlet converter

Costs almost double the price of a outlet converter 

Allows you to use any electronic device regardless of the voltage

Some offer usb ports so that you can plug in additional items

Be careful when choosing a voltage converter, many times it will say in small print "Does not work with high power appliances such as hair straightener, hair curler, hair dryer, steam iron" which are precisely the appliances you will want to use it with

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