There’s a lot of good travel advice on the internet, but there’s also a lot of really bad travel advice. One is this recent meme that seems to encourage people to bring an outlet extension strip and one adapter when traveling.
This is bad advice for several reasons. Like trying to put on a zero-budget music festival, wiring electronics that weren’t meant to be used together can short out electricity, destroy gadgets (or worse, start a fire). ) is a surefire way to tempt fate. .
Instead, buy a regular travel adapter with multiple outlets. These days, the devices you are likely to bring with you on your travels, such as laptops, earbuds, Kindles, iPhones, and travel hairdryers, are designed to withstand different voltages, and the voltage ranges are clearly marked on the plugs. increase.
Full size dryer? Older device? Probably not, but most of the time you’ll find the answer in the plug, buy an adapter specific to the region you’re going to and he’ll probably be A-OK.
Here’s a quick (but not exhaustive) overview of the voltages:
- US Voltage: 120 volts
- European voltage: 230 volts
- Southeast Asia Voltage: 220 volts
After 10 years and over 35 countries, my only electrical accident to date was in June of this year when I tried to plug an American Ninja blender into an Italian kitchen plug via a travel adapter. device). You probably needed a converter there. Still not bad.
Here are some highly rated options to consider.
BESTEK International Power Adapter Voltage Converter
This outlet allows you to bring your US devices to countries like India and South Africa by converting it to the 110V, 60Hz voltage that current US devices run on. Perfect for couples or groups of friends, it features 4 smart USB charging ports, 2 ports for power-hungry devices, and 3 outlets that can charge 7 devices simultaneously.
European plug adapter 2 pack
This is the kind that I have half a dozen around my apartment in Berlin. A single plug can charge your Kindle, phone and laptop simultaneously. $11 each is a good deal. Also, you don’t have to risk a fire. It’s a great advantage for people who don’t like fire.
