Summer travels often mean enduring scorching temperatures while waiting in long lines or “enjoying” a meal on a patio. I like the refillable water reservoir on Nitecore’s izzCool 10 Pro fan, which it uses to blast you with a fine mist that’s a more effective way to cool down. You can also swap that reservoir for a larger plastic water bottle with enough capacity to use the fan’s misting mode all night long as a makeshift humidifier.

Sitting in front of the TV isn’t exactly the best use of summer travel time, but sometimes it’s solace after a long, tiring day. For Switch 2 owners, the Jsaux OmniCentro dock will let you easily connect your console to any TV that has an HDMI port. It’s no bigger than many phone chargers, yet it can display your games at up to 4K.

The ability to beam video wirelessly from your phone, tablet, or laptop to any modern TV sounds like a far-flung idea of the future. Well, apparently we sort of live in the future now because Belkin’s wireless HDMI display adapter can perform the feat with ease. Once its transmitter and receiver are plugged into your video source (via USB-C) and TV (via HDMI and the TV’s USB-A port), you can view videos at up to 1080p at 60Hz.

While many people may use their Nintendo Switch 2 at home, it really shines when you use it on the go. The console is a fantastic travel companion because its 7.9-inch screen is vivid and great at keeping up with fast-paced games. While it has only been on shelves for just over a year, the Switch 2 library of games is fantastic, and it’s backward-compatible with almost all original Switch games.

Hopefully, wherever you’re going has air conditioning or good air circulation to keep you cool while you’re resting. If not, well, one solid option we recommend is the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan. The battery-powered option is height-adjustable, comes with a built-in (but optional) nightlight, and best of all, has a sweeping 3D air pattern that is great at circulating air compared to other similarly priced fans.

Most of us have gone on at least one trip where the charger we brought didn’t have enough ports to keep everything charged. Ugreen’s Nexode Pro 160W five-port charger is an all-in-one solution if you’re traveling with many gadgets. It has four USB-C ports (two of which can supply up to 140W) and one USB-A port, foldable plugs, and a screen that shows how much power each device is receiving.

It’s not particularly difficult to find luggage that has a suitable number of pockets and good build quality. It’s not even that hard to find those features without spending a ton of money. Something that’s harder to find (and that Timbuk 2’s Copilot Luggage Roller does so well) is silent wheel movement. Whether you’re running through the airport or walking down the street, its skateboard-esque wheels don’t make a peep.

AR glasses are a luxury purchase if you really want to get immersed in your movies, TV shows, and games. Typically, they’re around $500 if you want a pair with good optics and solid build quality, but $299 gets you Xreal’s new A01 Plus, its lightweight USB-C glasses that are surprisingly good. They have fewer features compared to pricier options, but they’re a great first pair if you’re curious about the tech.

Traveling with a gaming handheld isn’t always easy. The likes of Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Valve’s Steam Deck are pretty hefty. If you’re a gamer who’s looking to travel lighter, but doesn’t want to resort to a cheap-looking handheld, Anbernic’s RG Rotate is a slick Android system with a clever rotating screen. The handheld is powerful enough to run modern Android games, along with plenty of retro titles via emulators.