Tourists take an “essential” travel gadget that charges all devices abroad

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your travel essentials. Whether you’re planning a quick European getaway to Paris or Prague, or heading further afield, one thing you absolutely need in your carry-on is a travel adapter.

Travel adapters are as essential as a valid passport when it comes to traveling abroad. They keep your devices powered up, from your phone, camera and laptop to hair dryers, straighteners and curling irons.

And there’s one adapter Amazon customers can’t get enough of in the Aunno Universal Travel Adapter, which is a hit with shoppers and available on a limited-time offer, the Manchester Evening News reports. The gadget is normally priced at £15.99 but is currently discounted to £13.59.

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The compact and lightweight adapter is compatible in over 150 countries and can be used domestically in the UK as well as Europe, Australia and the US. It comes with two USB ports and one USB-C port, plus a smart IC chip that automatically adjusts output power based on the device being charged, eliminating any worries about overheating damage.

The Aunno Universal Travel Adapter is rated 4.7 out of five stars after 868 reviews on Amazon, including 708 five stars. One satisfied buyer said: “The Aunno Universal Travel Adapter is a must-have for any traveler. Compact, reliable and incredibly versatile, it’s the perfect companion for international adventures. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying multiple adapters – with Aunno, you’re always connected, wherever your journey takes you.”

Another said: “I bought this charger for my husband who travels frequently for official work in Australia and USA. He says this is the perfect charger with USB ports in one item. It also charges fast, very good quality and easy to switch between different plug modes. He only has one outlet to carry now. Highly recommended.”

A third added: “I have traveled to Mexico, the plug works brilliantly and converts appliances to correct uses for international outlets. All appliances worked, including hair straighteners and iPhone chargers.”

“Essential for travelers,” noted another. “I recently went on a ski trip to France and will be going to Japan and South Korea in January so I wanted to get an adapter that would be suitable for multiple countries and so I decided on this item which has been perfect so far. The sturdiness and weight of the adapter is great for an item at this price, and it also fits in my bag without taking up any real space. I would recommend this item to any other travelers who need a universal adapter.”

However, one buyer said the Aunno travel adapter “didn’t work”, writing: “I thought this would be an easy fix instead of having to buy different adapters, but when I took it on holiday with me, it didn’t work. I was so disappointed that I had to look for an adapter.”

Alternatively, Boots has a variety of travel plugs available, including the Boots UK to Europe Adapter for £5.50 and the Go Travel World-UK Duo + USB Adapter for £20.