A family on the go is still a family is still a family in need of their devices. Whether it is a camera for taking great vacation pictures, a tablet or an eReader to entertain kids in transit, a phone for emergencies or any other electronic device, keeping a charge while away from home is essential.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite power-related devices for travel to help you equip yourselves for great trips to come, from chargers and batteries to things you didn’t even know existed. These can also make great gifts for the traveler in your life. Please let us know what you think if you have experience with any of them, so we can better inform all our readers.

Touted as the “only charger you’ll need,” for the entire family. This 5-port charger can charge most devices that use USB for power, and at the same time. “Intelligent Technology” detects what each device (be it a phone, tablet, camera, game console and more) needs and provides high speed charging without needing to find the “right” port. The 50 W, 10 A charger comes with a two year warranty and money back guarantee.

Cost: Approximately $30

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DOCKr Tablet Docking Station

The DOCKr combines function with style that children and teens will enjoy. This all-in-one tablet docking station protects a device while adding functionality. Features include a rechargeable battery that works with virtually any USB device and adds up to 8 hours of battery life, wireless speakers, a wireless keyboard with iOS shortcut key and 140 degrees of horizontal and vertical positioning while docked for standing a device to read or watch video. DOCKr is available in 5 colors.

Cost: Approximately $110

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Prong “Pocket Plug” iPhone Case with Integrated Charger

Two of the great nuisances while traveling are having to pack and find a charger, and the chance that you may fatefully leave it in the wall at a hotel and be without it at your next stop. Pocket Plug is an innovative iphone case that solves both these issues by offering prongs that fold out of the body, integrating the charger with your phone. The case also offers a USB pass-through should you choose to charge by cord or plug in an accessory, and it is specially designed to improve audio by directing sound from the bottom of the phone to the front, facing the user.

Cost: Approximately $50 for iPhone 5/5s, $40 for iPhone 4/4s

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Mophie Powerstation External Battery (Also Available in XL)

Sometimes you simply can’t get to a wall, and that’s when an external battery pack can be a lifesaver. We personally vouch for Mophie’s ability to keep you powered up while away from outlets be it on a plane, touring around town or anyplace else so that you will be able to enjoy your devices and stay out longer. The standard comes in 7 attractive colors and can top off a standard phone 2-3 times (or 2-3 phones for families) on a single charge. The XL only comes in 2 colors but triples the battery life and allows 8-9 full charges, while adding the ability to charge two devices at once.

Cost: Approximately $80 for Standard (4,000 mAh), $120 for XL (12,000 mAh)

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Memory Flex USB-to-Lightning Cable by Mophie

You’re still going to need a cable with you while traveling to use most chargers and batteries, as well as if you want to sync a device to back up photos or load data for tomorrow’s excursion. This cable, from the same makers as the trusted battery pack, is sturdy and designed to bend so you don’t have to fear it getting tangled or split in a bag. At a mere 4 inches long it can fit in your pocket easily, or you can twist it to hang off a backpack or wrap around anything, including your wrist. It also comes in multiple colors for style points.

Cost: Approximately $25

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For More information on travelling with devices, read our handy article on cell phone use while abroad, and our “6 Things You Need to Plan Ahead” features great tips on the difference between chargers and converters and when you need each.

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