Top Tech for Safety-Conscious Travelers

Staying safe on the road is a huge concern for most travelers and, thankfully, there are plenty of cool gadgets and apps to help you. Whether you’re looking to keep a closer watch on your luggage or need a way to securely connect with friends, these tech innovations have you covered.

Cloak

There are many VPNs, or virtual private networks, available but Cloak is one of the few that works on all of your devices under one account. It’s affordable and incredibly easy to manage. Cloak creates a private network overlay onto your computer or phone and allows you to browse unsecured WiFi without risking a hack.

Bluesmart Luggage

Bluesmart made waves with its first gen series of products designed to help you keep track of your goods. The second series promises even more amazing functions like the ability to track your luggage’s whereabouts or allow it to automatically lock itself when you wander too far away.

SPOT Gen3

Nothing is more dangerous than wandering into a remote area without a phone signal, which is why SPOT Gen3 is such a good piece of gear to have. This device allows contacts to tracks your GPS location wherever you are while also sending out an SOS to the GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center to help rescuers track you down.

Grayl Ultralight Water Bottle

Drinking water outside of a first-world country is a risky endeavor, which is why it’s a good idea to have a Grayl Ultralight Water Bottle on hand. The filter is able to protect against viruses, bacteria and even chemicals in less than 15 seconds. You’ll be able to drink out of any dingy river you choose.