Essential tips and gear for business travellers and digital nomads
For today’s business travellers and digital nomads, staying connected isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re dashing between client meetings, working remotely from a café in Lisbon, or catching up on emails mid-flight, one thing remains constant: you need power. Few things are more stressful than watching your laptop or phone battery drain while you’re miles from a reliable outlet.
Luckily, with the right preparation and tools, you can keep your devices fully charged, productive, and ready for work—no matter where your travels take you.
Why Charging on the Go Can Be a Challenge
Travelling presents unique obstacles when it comes to charging your devices:
● Limited outlets in airports, trains, or shared workspaces
● Different plug types and voltages overseas
● Restrictions on battery size for air travel
● Extended periods without power, especially during flights or long commutes
Understanding these challenges is the first step to solving them. The next? Packing smart charging gear.
1. Portable Laptop Batteries: Safe for Travel, Essential for Work
A portable laptop battery (power bank) is a game-changer for travellers. Unlike smaller phone-only power banks, these are designed with the capacity and output to charge laptops and other high-demand devices.
What to Look For in a Travel-Friendly Laptop Battery:
● Airline-approved capacity: Airlines typically allow power banks up to 100Wh in carry-on luggage (some up to 160Wh with approval). Always check before you fly.
● High wattage output: Ensure it supports your laptop’s charging requirements (e.g., 45W, 65W, or 100W USB-C PD).
● Multiple ports: Charge your laptop, phone, and tablet simultaneously.
● Compact design: Choose a slim, lightweight model that fits in your backpack without weighing you down.
👉 At Laptop Plus, our Universal Laptop Battery is compatible with thousands of laptop models—so you can work worry-free while on the move.
2. Don’t Forget a Travel Adapter
If you’re heading overseas, a universal travel adapter is non-negotiable. With more than 15 different plug types around the world, you’ll want one adapter that works everywhere.
Look for models with:
● Support for multiple plug types (EU, UK, US, AU, etc.)
● Built-in USB-A and USB-C ports for charging phones and accessories without extra bricks
● Surge protection to safeguard your devices
👉 Shop Travel Adapters at Laptop Plus and avoid the panic of incompatible sockets.
3. Pack a Multi-Port Charger
Hotel rooms and airport lounges are notorious for their lack of outlets. A multi-port USB charger lets you power multiple devices at once from a single wall socket.
Features to consider:
● USB-C Power Delivery (PD) for laptops and tablets
● Fast-charging ports for smartphones
● Compact, travel-ready size
This one device can replace multiple chargers in your bag, keeping things light and organised.
For our Apple MacBook Pro users, you can shop our USB-C AC multiport adapter charger here.
4. Carry a Spare Charging Cable and Adapter
Few things are worse than realising your charging cable is frayed or missing while you’re abroad. Always pack:
● A spare USB-C or MagSafe cable (depending on your laptop)
● A secondary power adapter compatible with your device
At Laptop Plus, we stock replacement chargers and adapters for over 40,000 laptop models—so you’ll never be caught off guard.
5. Pro Tips for Maximising Battery Life While Travelling
Even with the best gear, conserving power on the road is key. Try these tips:
● Enable battery saver mode on your laptop or phone
● Dim the screen brightness to reduce drain
● Close unused apps or browser tabs
● Turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when not needed
● Charge devices overnight in the hotel so you’re starting the day at 100%
● Charge all portable charging devices overnight in the hotel so you always have backup power
Stay Powered, Stay Productive
For business travellers and digital nomads, reliable charging gear isn’t just convenient—it’s essential. With the right mix of portable laptop batteries, travel adapters, multi-port chargers, and spare cables, you can avoid the dreaded “low battery” warning and keep your work on track from anywhere in the world.
At Laptop Plus, we specialise in keeping travellers powered up with a full range of:
● Replacement laptop batteries and chargers
● Portable power banks for laptops and phones
● Universal travel adapters and charging accessories
👉 Explore our travel charging essentials here and make sure your next trip is as productive as it is memorable.