10 Best Travel Tech Gadgets for Your Phone (2017 Edition)

This device can not only weigh your travel bag: It's also a portable phone charger. The digital luggage scale can handle a weight up to 88 pounds, and it has a 2.4A output for super-fast charging with a USB and Micro-USB port. Despite its dual functions it weighs only 5.5 oz.—making it one of the best travel tech gadgets this year.

Price & Where to Buy: $59.99 on Oaxis' website, $49.95 on The Grommet , and $49.99 on Amazon.

According to the Daily Mail, a cell phone has 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom, and flimsy towelettes don't remove all of these germs, especially when you're traveling. PhoneSoap is a UV sanitizer and universal phone charger that can clean all phone sizes, plus other germy items like keys, credit cards, and smart watches.

Lab results show a decrease in bacteria after just five minutes of use. It even has acoustic outlets, so if you want to charge and sanitize your phone overnight, you'll hear your alarm. The device comes in a variety of sizes, but the phone-sized one is the perfect travel tech gadget.

Price & Where to Buy: Starting at $49.99 on PhoneSoap's website and $64.95 on Amazon.

Long flight on the horizon? Take the Ventev chargestand with you to keep your phone charged, plus it doubles as a stand so you can binge watch your favorite shows all flight long. The stand will charge your phone for up to 12 hours of talk time, and can be used in both the vertical and horizontal positions. The built-in lightning cable means traveling with less cords, and it makes for a great charging station on your hotel nightstand.

Price & Where to Buy: $49.99 on Ventev's website and $41.99 on Amazon.

We've rated the goTenna before, but the company just released goTenna Mesh, available for pre-order and shipping this May. The Mesh is more portable than the original and is water-resistant, lighter, and has over 24 hours of battery life on standby. You can download offline maps with the device without any service, as well as send private messages, and share and request location information with other goTenna users.

It's a great travel tech gadget for those going on camping or hiking trips, or if you're in a country with little to no cell service.

Price & Where to Buy: $149 for two including two micro-USB charging cables and a one-year limited warranty on goTenna's website, available for pre-order now.

The PowerCord Go iPhone/Micro is another perfect travel tech gadget for charging. You can't beat the portability and discreteness of this charger; just attach to a key ring or loop on your backpack and you're ready to go.

Price & Where to Buy: $17.99 on myCharge's website.

The new Chipolo Plus is a tracking device for travelers. Place it on your backpack, on your key ring, in your wallet, or whatever object you don't want to lose. The new model needs no battery replacement and is water-resistant. Chipolo tracks your phone as well—just double press any of the devices and your phone will ring, even it it's on silent.

Price & Where to Buy: $24.99 on Chipolo's website and Amazon.

I've already raved about the Aukey Ora 2-in-1 Lens Kit, but the latest travel tech gadget from the company, the Optic Pro, is just as noteworthy. The telephoto lens is perfect for group shots and distance objects (think your favorite landmarks) and is easily affixed to your smartphone with the included clip—no need to take your phone case off. It also comes with a cleaning cloth, carrying pouch, and a two-year warranty.

Price & Where to Buy: $28.26 on Aukey's website and $24.99 on Amazon.

This is one of my favorite underrated and best travel tech gadgets out there. It's super compact, inexpensive, and ideal for travel. Whether you're using your laptop, a backup charger, or an outlet to recharge your device, the two-foot long cord adjusts to the length you need.

Price & Where to Buy: $12.99 on Amazon.

This mini tripod with a remote shutter is the perfect travel tech gadget for your next trip. The remote allows you to take photos up to 30 feet away, and the tripod has universal compatibility for any smartphone, a small digital camera, or even a GoPro. The strong, flexible legs can be mounted almost anywhere, and even double as a selfie stick.

Price & Where to Buy: $24.99 on KobraTech's website and $19.95 on Amazon.

The Move S Wireless speaker is extremely portable and uses Bluetooth to connect to your device, making it one of the best travel gadgets for your travel music playlists. Attach to your backpack, jacket, purse, or tent for up to eight hours of playtime. It's small and 100 percent shockproof to survive all of your adventures.

Price & Where to Buy: $39 on NudeAudio's website, $49.95 on The Grommet, and $19 on Amazon.