While packing your bare -essentials, leave some space for these handy travel gadgets that promise to facilitate your journey u00a0 The one grouse most people face while travelling, especially on long road trips, is to underpack some facilitating technological device. While you don't need to be a tech wizard to figure out its usage, gadgets only help you in ways you might not have imagined. We don't believe that there is something called too much technology, especially when gadgets come equipped with the most amount of comfort and easy-to-pocket options. Take your pick from the following must-have travel gadgets. We insist you shouldn't leave home without them.u00a0 Multi-utility USB travel kit <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/aug/Electronic-Travel-Kit.jpg" border="5" /> Imagine being stuck in a situation, where you can't charge your phone, your laptop or even your iPod because you don't have enough power sockets to support all. Why choose? Instead, carry this multi-utility 15-port USB travel kit called The Cable Kit. It is compact, convenient and very handy with enough connectors and cables to get the job done. It includes a stereo headset with a microphone, a four-port USB hub and a mini-optical mouse. It also comes in a small manicure kit-sized bag. Cost Rs 1,259 The extendable tripod <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/aug/gorillapodslr.jpg" border="5" /> Shutterbugs, who must capture all shots and visuals as you see, should not let location inhibit your long or wide shots. Now you can make sure, you get a 360 degree angle of any scenic space, via this multi-purpose tripod called the Gorillapod. The incredibly flexible tripod offers endless possibilities. Its magnetic, tentacle-like arms can stand on uneven surfaces, wrap around poles, trees, branches or even your arm. What's more you can mount your SLRs or even basic cameras onto the Gorillapod. Cost Rs 1,109 Global Positioning System <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/aug/Mio-Moov.jpg" border="5" /> From personal experience, no trip has been successfully completed without a GPS leading the way. You might be caught on a road-to-nowhere with not another person in sight and yet be able to find your way back on the right path, all because of this clever little satellite-positioning wonder. Try the Moov 560 navigation system by Mio. Equipped with a 4.7 inch wide screen, Moov gives an expansive view of the maps. It also has a Local Search option that offers a wide range of information in a local street while you're on the move, with a host of landmarks to boot for as well. Cost Rs 9,990 Smartphones <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/aug/iPhone.jpg" border="5" /> Really now, where do you think we'll be if not for travel-quotient enhancing smartphones. Seemingly ahead of their traditional camera and internet-savvy models, the next generation of Androids, iPhones and Blackberrys come equipped with a range of applications that facilitate easy travel. Some of them include an in-built Maps or GPS applications (apps). They also offer easier connectivity to the Internet, which makes sure you are always connected and, of course, a dozen of travel apps you can download while on vacation anywhere. Cost Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000

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