Simple plug converters reduce travel clutter

If you’re someone who regularly travels outside the United States, then you know that lugging around plug converters can be cumbersome. They usually come in a heavy, brick-like container, which takes up a ridiculous amount of space in your luggage.

The World Traveler’s Plug Set is a nice, compact solution to this problem. You can attach to the bright yellow base only the plugs that you’ll need on your trip, and you won’t have to worry about individual plugs getting lost in your luggage.

Additionally, the set is relatively inexpensive at $18. The World Traveler’s Plug Set is a clutter-free solution.

Posted by Erin on Feb 19, 2009 | Comments

9 comments posted

  1. Posted by Leandro - 02/19/2009

    Voltage converters are based on transformers, and are always bulky. These are just plug adapters, though they’re less expensive than most universal models sold at airports, for example.

  2. Posted by Erin Doland - 02/19/2009

    @Leandro — Now a days, don’t most appliances have voltage switches on them? My hair dryer does. There is a little knob that you turn. I was under the assumption that nowadays you just needed the plug?

  3. Posted by Erin Doland - 02/19/2009

    @Leandro — And I also changed the text in the article. I didn’t mean to type “voltage” … I should never post before I’ve had coffee!!!!

  4. Posted by missdona - 02/19/2009

    I use this one for traveling. It all pops-together and has the added benefit of USBs.
    http://www.hammacher.com/publish/75926.asp

  5. Posted by Allison - 02/19/2009

    It’s really important to check all the appliances that you plan to travel with before you leave, so that you know whether you need voltage converters/transformers, or whether you can just use the plug adapters. Some appliances (like my MacBook laptop) have built-in capabilities for differing voltages, while others (like my old hair dryer) don’t. Most of them have the voltages printed on the plug or on a tag attached to the cord; if you don’t need a transformer you should see something on the plug like “Input AC 100V-240V”. If the range is a lot smaller than that you’ll need a transformer. Be sure to check before you just plug stuff into an outlet, or you’re likely to fry something but good.

  6. Posted by anon - 02/19/2009

    Most laptops, mp3 players, digital cameras, etc (i.e. the kind of devices people tend to travel with) can handle both 120V and 240V electricity and you only need the shape adaptors. It’s still always worthwhile to check, though.

    This does look like a fairly compact and inexpensive solution if you need multiple adapters for the same trip though.

  7. Posted by Angie - 02/19/2009

    I travel with this plug converter:
    http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/9751/

    It’s a nice, compact all-in-one and hasn’t failed me yet.

  8. Posted by Sara - 02/20/2009

    I use the same one Angie posted with. It works great and is even more simple and compact because it’s all one piece.

  9. Posted by Elly - 02/21/2009

    I also have the one Angie and Sara posted about. It is also available in a version with USB, so if your powercord has a USB plug you can use that too.

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