Top 5 Gadgets That Earn Their Spot in a Carry-On

Bag space is limited, so everything in it has to do real work at the gate, on the plane or in a hotel with one outlet.

1. 1

   Kindle Paperwhite — Amazon

   It holds a whole library, the battery lasts weeks, and it never tempts you to check email at 35,000 feet.

2. 2

   Sony WF-1000XM5

   The noise cancelling turns a screaming toddler and engine drone into a faint rumor, and the case fits in a coin pocket.

3. 3

   Apple AirTag

   Ten minutes of watching your checked bag cross the tarmac on a map is worth more than any travel insurance pamphlet.

4. 4

   Anker Nano Power Bank

   It plugs straight into your phone with no cable, which means one fewer thing to lose under seat 23B.

5. 5

   Nintendo Switch Lite

   A long delay goes from a crisis to a bonus Zelda session, and it's small enough that you never regret packing it.