The $13 Gadget I Always Bring With Me On International Trips (It Has More Than 26,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings!)

Packing for a trip can feel daunting, which is why I always follow a few important packing tips. As you can imagine, my list includes a number of tech products, including phone and laptop chargers, AirPods, a flat iron, a steamer, and other plug-in devices I’m likely forgetting at the moment.

But one thing I never forget to bring is an adapter, which is crucial for any international trip if you actually want to be able to use your tech products. I’ve tried a number of different ones in the past, but after experiencing a few problems with outages and buzzing, I was determined to find one that would do its job effectively without damaging my devices. It didn’t take me long to find the Tessan travel plug adapter on Amazon, as it’s so highly rated by thousands of shoppers. I’ve been using this product for years now, and it’s perfect.

This adapter comes in 10 different outlet styles, so you can simply read which countries are compatible with each style and purchase accordingly. I own type C, which is compatible with outlets in most European countries. I’ve used the adapter in Spain, Greece, and my home country in Eastern Europe, and I plan on using it again when I go to France in a few weeks. I love that in addition to the main American-style outlet, you also get two USB ports, which are excellent for charging phones. In fact, this product is so effective that my relatives frequently ask to borrow it when we travel together. (You might even grab two if you want to avoid arguments over who gets to use it next!)

Before purchasing, you should take into account the voltages of your devices to make sure the adapter can handle them. But I’ll be honest, I didn’t consider this before buying mine, and I’ve never had problems with any of my devices after plugging them in. The travel adapter has always worked without a hitch — no buzzing, smoking, or faultiness of any kind.

Buy: Tessan Travel Plug Adapter, $12.99 (normally $15.43)

This article originally published on Apartment Therapy. See it there: The $11 Gadget I Never Travel Internationally Without (It Has More Than 18,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings!)