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By Explorer Gillian Birch \u00a0– \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The tourism and travel industry is moving east, with tropical destinations such as\u00a0Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia high on the list of must-visit\u202fhotspots. However, if you want to stay comfortable, healthy and safe when you visit these exotic destinations with their different cultures and climates, it may mean carrying a few extra gadgets with you. Here are 10 travel gadgets that all tropical travellers should consider taking with them.<\/p>\n

Toothpaste<\/b> Tablets<\/b><\/h2>\n

Carrying a regular-sized toothpaste in your hand luggage is a no-no due to flight\u00a0restrictions on liquids and gels. Toothpaste tablets are a great\u00a0solution to this problem, allowing you to brush your teeth after an\u00a0overnight flight before you\u2019ve even claimed your bags. Take exactly\u00a0the number of tablets you\u2019ll need so there\u2019s no carrying half-used tubes of toothpaste halfway around the world, saving you weight and space.<\/p>\n

Toothpaste tablets<\/a>, US$5.49 for a 60-count bottle.<\/p>\n

Zap-It\u202f<\/b><\/h2>\n

Travelling in the tropics inevitably means a higher risk of bites and stings from\u202fmosquitos, spiders, no-see-ums, fleas and even jellyfish. Carrying this neat\u202fpiezo\u202fzapper on your belt or key chain means you\u2019ll always have a soothing remedy on hand when those red lumps start to itch. A press ofthe\u202fpiezo\u202fzapper will emit a small electrical impulse onto a bite and inhibit histamine build-up. No toxic chemicals, no batteries \u2013 just fast relief in minutes. It\u2019s easy for kids to use, too.<\/p>\n

Zap-It<\/a>, $11.95 \u2013 good for 1000 zaps!<\/p>\n

UV Water<\/b> Purifier<\/b><\/h2>\n

Potable tap water is taken for granted in the US and Europe, but in many other places that\u2019s not the case. Although native people may be tolerant of local bacteria and pathogens, tourists and those on expeditions are likely to get a nasty stomach bug from drinking less-than-pure\u00a0water. This neat water wand purifies water within 48 seconds,\u00a0without the need for tablets or plug-ins. It means that everywhere\u00a0you go, you can clean your teeth, make ice and drink the water once\u00a0you\u2019ve treated it with this almost-magical water wand.<\/p>\n

SteriPEN Adventurer handheld UV water purifier<\/a>, $70.07.<\/p>\n

Luggage<\/b> Tracker<\/b><\/h2>\n

You only need to lose your luggage once to realise the value of a luggage tracker. This nifty device sends you a text message or email when it detects it is near an airport. The gadget turns itself on when it senses landing, triangulates its position and tells you exactly which airport it\u2019s arrived at. The purchase price includes one year\u2019s cover, but after that you need to subscribe to the low-cost annual service plan.<\/p>\n

Trakdot luggage tracker<\/a>, $56.89.<\/p>\n

Portable Laptop\/Notebook<\/b> Lock<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Kensington<\/a><\/p>\n

Credit: Kensington<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to keep your hands on your laptop every single minute when travelling, but this portable notebook lock will give you peace of mind in cafes, restrooms or even when you\u2019re sleeping. Its T-bar neatly locks to your laptop and the 6-feet of attached wire allows you to then fasten your computer to a fixed piece of furniture. It coils up to just three inches for packing.<\/p>\n

Portable combination laptop lock<\/a>, $24.99.<\/p>\n

StashCard<\/b> Safe<\/b><\/h2>\n

Couple the above laptop lock with a StashCard. It turns an unused PC card slot into a secure compartment for money, memory cards and other valuables.<\/p>\n

StashCard<\/a>, $9.95.<\/p>\n

PacSafe Secure Camera<\/b> Strap<\/b><\/h2>\n

Designed to prevent your camera or binoculars from being snatched, this slash-proof camera strap is embedded with stainless steel wire and is cushioned, allowing it to bend to your body. The strap has a mechanism for securing your camera to the neck strap for top security.<\/p>\n

PacSafe camera strap<\/a>, US$29.95.<\/p>\n

USB Rechargeable<\/b> Batteries<\/b><\/h2>\n

Need batteries for your mouse, handheld games or other gadgets? These USB rechargeable batteries can be charged using any USB port, saving you money and the hassle of having to carry spares.<\/p>\n

USBCELL rechargeable batteries<\/a>, GBP\u00a317.99 for two AA batteries.<\/p>\n

Smart Bag by<\/b> Phorce<\/b><\/h2>\n

When your entire life is in your luggage, it could be a good idea to invest in a Phorce smart\u00a0bag. Phorce makes a range of bags, briefcases and trolley bags for not only transporting all your electronics around with you, but they supply enough power to charge them, too. The bags include a lightweight battery pack with enough juice to fully charge a laptop or top up smartphones, noise-cancelling headphones, portable speakers, tablets, iPods, cameras and other USB devices.\u00a0Phorce bags also have a useful alarm \u2013 if you ever leave it behind, in a taxi for example, as soon as it\u2019s out of range of your smartphone, it notifies you so you can go back and retrieve it. Smart by name and smart by nature!<\/p>\n

Phorce Freedom bag<\/a>, from \u20ac199.<\/p>\n

Insect Shield Repellent<\/b> Clothing<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you plan to canoe up the Amazon or hike through tropical jungles, Insect Shield repellent\u00a0clothing protects against\u202fmosquitos, ticks, fleas and flies that carry dengue fever, West Nile virus and malaria. The odourless technology treatment lasts for up to 70 washes and provides added protection when used in conjunction with\u00a0DEET and other insect repellent treatments applied to exposed skin.<\/p>\n

Insect Shield clothing<\/a>, from $17.95.<\/p>\n

As these travel products\u00a0clearly show, you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune to invest in some\u00a0sensible health and safety gadgets to ensure you enjoy happy\u00a0tropical travels.<\/p>\n

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