If you do much international travel, you probably have an assortment of plug adapters to keep your gear going.
I’m all about saving space and weight when packing, and that’s why I carry the Kensington 33117 International Travel Plug Adapter. The ingenious design lets me plug in my gear in 150 countries and gives peace of mind that it will work just about anywhere.
The first thing I do when making plans to visit a foreign country is check the Internet to see what kind of plugs I’ll need. And the Kensington has become my go-to adapter.
Push a button and slide out an adapter and it converts plugs to fit outlets anywhere from Poland to Mozambique. It’s small and well-built.
Keep in mind this is a plug and not a voltage converter. It will handle 220 volts. But if your gear doesn’t work with higher voltages, you’ll need a separate transformer.
Many chargers and power supplies for laptops, cell phones and other gear will handle 220 volts. But check to be sure to avoid frying your gear, which would be awfully inconvenient in another country.
I’m a fan of Kensington products and also carry their power adapter with interchangeable tips for my laptop, cell phone, MP3 player and other gadgets. This one adapter can replace several bulky power supplies and chargers when you’re on the road. (The power adapter will accept 240 volts, so it works well with the plug adapter.)
But back to the plug adapter—it’s reasonably priced at $19.99 retail and is available at many online merchants and office-supply stores.
With so many different plugs in one device, it’s like the Swiss Army knife of plug adapters. I highly recommend the Kensington Travel Plug Adapter for international travelers.
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