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With the help of a few accessories, it's easy to avoid the little inconveniences one might face while travelling. Time will fly during your long plane trips with a travel blanket and a pillow, earplugs and a sleep mask. Check the weight of your luggage before you fly with a luggage scale and avoid charges for excessive weight. Protect the contents of your bag with a luggage strap and lock, and don't forget to make it easy to identify your luggage with a luggage tag.

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Discover our extensive selection of bags, luggage and travel essentials suitable for all your adventures and long haul flights. Whether it's a daily commute or a long journey, our products will help meet your packing needs with ease and style.

For quick train trips and aeroplane business jaunts, pick a small suitcase from our range. They’re built for ease of movement and come with secure locks, sized for cabin use so your travel essentials are always within reach. If you need extra space to pack up your neck pillow, headrest and sleeping essentials, a large suitcase is an ideal solution. Designed for practicality, our suitcases feature spacious designs and smooth-rolling wheels.

If you like a matching set, our luggage sets are just the ticket. Choose from various colours and styles, each set designed to keep your travelling ensemble effortlessly coordinated, with both soft and hard case options available for your preference. Stay organised and stylish with our cosmetic bags , offering a range of sizes to hold your beauty must-haves, from the smallest lipstick to the largest setting powder. Vibrant or subtle, there's a design to match your style.

Our gym bags combine space and functionality, making them ideal for carrying workout gear. Designed with style in mind, these bags are equally suited for gym visits and weekend jaunts. And for a bit more utility, have a look at our selection of backpacks . From minimalist designs to iconic Adidas stripes, they're built to carry everything from tech gadgets to casual weekend reads. Plus, they feature padded shoulder straps for comfort and support.

Keep your drinks at the ideal temperature while you’re on the move with a travel mug . Available in various materials and designs, they're a practical addition to any journey. When you’re on the go, our travel hair dryers are a must have in your case. Compact yet robust, they fit neatly into your travel set-up, so you're ready to look your best wherever you are. And if you can’t do without your favourite fluffy pillow, be sure to grab one of our travel pillows. We even have an inflatable travel pillow range that packs easily and is a cinch to use.

Sleeping on an aeroplane can be tough. Add some comfort to those long journeys with our travel pillows. Whether you’re after a memory foam neck pillow for optimum support or want a compact inflatable travel pillow to use as a handy headrest, you’ll find it all with us.

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Get the right travel accessories to travel in comfort. Doze off while travelling on a soft travel pillow and avoid having to pay extra luggage fees with a luggage scale. With these travel accessories, you'll be prepared for anything while travelling.

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Make your travels more comfortable and convenient with the right travel accessories. At Samsonite UK, we offer a wide range of essential travel accessories designed to enhance your journey. From travel pillows to luggage scales, our selection of practical accessories will ensure that you're well-prepared for any adventure.

Travel Pillows for Restful Journeys

Rest and relax while traveling with our comfortable travel pillows. Whether you're on a long flight, train ride, or road trip, our travel pillows provide excellent support to help you doze off and arrive at your destination feeling refreshed. Choose from a variety of styles and materials to find the perfect travel pillow for your needs.

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Avoid unexpected luggage fees and overweight baggage surprises with our handy luggage scales. These compact and lightweight devices allow you to accurately weigh your luggage before you head to the airport. With a luggage scale in your travel arsenal, you can ensure that your bags meet the weight restrictions and pack with confidence.

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Whether you're looking for travel pillows, luggage scales, luggage locks, straps or other practical accessories, we have everything you need to enhance your travel experience. Invest in the right travel accessories and embark on your next adventure fully prepared and in comfort. Shop now and discover the convenience and reliability that Samsonite travel accessories offer.

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Welcome to the Gap Year Travel Store. As one of the UK’s only specialist travel gear shops we have everything for backpacking & travelling including packs and sleeping bags as well as accessories such as first aid kits & specialist mosquito repellents.

We pride ourselves on our offering of lightweight and compact gear for travelling, and our team of travel gear specialists are always on hand to give you kit advice. Whether you’re unsure about sleeping bag season ratings, which mosquito repellent you need or which backpack would be best for your trip, we’re here to help!

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Our travel pack range is loaded with travel bags designed specifically for backpacking. These bags come with adjustable back systems to ensure a comfortable fit, providing the highest level of support possible, especially when carrying heavy loads.

Our travel backpacks also come with a selection of useful travel related features, such as protective shoulder harness covers to help prevent damage to your backpack’s straps in transit, lockable zips and detachable daypacks for day to day use. For those of you who can’t decide between a backpack or suitcase, we have a great choice of wheeled backpacks, which combine these two options and make for a versatile luggage option. If you’re a female traveller, we also have a selection of ladies backpacks in feminine colour ways, as well as models with shorter back lengths for the more petite female traveller.

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A must have for any traveller visiting countries where mosquitoes and other insects are prevalent, mosquito repellents and nets offer a high level of protection against mosquitoes and other biting insects during your trip.

For countries with a high risk of Malaria and tropical disease, you will need to ensure that you have adequate insect protection, and our range of mosquito defence products help to reduce the risk of contracting deadly insect-borne diseases. From natural Citriodiol and Saltidin options through to high jungle strength DEET sprays, we’ve got a mosquito repellent to suit all destinations around the world. Our mosquito nets come in a variety of shapes and styles, in both single and double sizes, and are also treated with insecticide to stop insects from landing on them.

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Lightweight and compact, our travel sleeping bag range is designed to take up minimal space inside your backpack, as well as keep the weight of your bag to a minimum.

With travellers visiting multiple countries with varying climates, we’ve got sleeping bags in different season ratings, from 1 and 2 season options for warmer climates through to 3 and 4 season options for cooler conditions. We also have super lightweight sleeping bag liners and cotton sleepers, which can be used to protect the lining of your sleeping bag and add warmth, or you can simply use one alone instead of a sleeping bag in those tropical climates!

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An upset stomach here and there and a headache from overdoing it at a full moon party are to be expected, but you need to ensure you look after yourself during your gap year!

We’ve put together a selection of handy travel size first aid kits containing basic medical equipment for emergency treatment of minor cuts and scrapes, as well as first aid accessories including oral rehydration sachets, water purification tablets and devices, as well as sun creams and after sun lotions to care for your skin. Not only do we stock basic first aid kits, but we also have more comprehensive and specialist kits available. Our sterile needle kits are a must have for anyone visiting remote areas and developing countries, where medical equipment can be in short supply…or unsanitary and unfit for use. In a medical emergency, you can hand a sterile kit to a medical professional if you require emergency treatment.

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Go Travel focuses on designing travel accessories with useful innovation for the everyday commuter, jetsetter, family traveller and even the home. Functional and feature-rich designs that truly benefit each individual. Doorstep to destination, we improve every step of the journey, bringing ultimate travel comfort, packing organisation and reassuring luggage security. From iconic travel pillows, to TSA locks, RFID to packing cubes, the range is broad and extensive. Whether it’s travel adaptors to travel towels, Go Travel has over 200 much-loved accessories. In the last 5 years alone we’ve comforted millions of travellers with our travel pillows and secured millions of travel bags with our locks. Our forward-focused designs ensure wherever you are in the world, exceptional travel isn’t an exception. Recognising a gap for a co-ordinated range, Go Travel’s founder, Jack Rogers introduced the world’s first travel accessory collection back in 1978, creating a global market we still lead today. Over 40 years later, that pioneering spirit continues to define us as we create industry leading designs using a wealth of different technologies, Go Travel works hard to deliver everything a traveller needs. Still offering the support and service of a family run company, Go Travel’s global operation sees its products distributed in over 110 countries worldwide, across thousands of retail locations. A trusted and reliable travel companion, Go Travel strives to exceed existing standards and often sets them. Always evolving, always solving and never afraid to revolutionise. We know travel. We live travel. We love travel. Because we firmly believe that... Great travel starts at Go.

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Travel smarter and safer in 2024 with 57 of the best brilliant travel accessories and travel gadgets. From the best adapters, earplugs, space-savers, travel safety to portable chargers.

1. this ergonomic travel pillow.

The smart design of this washable pillow prevents your head from falling forwards as you sleep. Suitable for adults and children and perfect to use on airplanes, buses, trains, cars, camping, while backpacking, wheelchairs, airport terminals, or even while watching TV.

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2. Pack more with these awesome space bags ! I have 20 of them!

Saving space in your suitcase is no longer a challenge with these amazing space bags that push out the air when rolled up. You effectively gain up to 50% more space in your baggage. I use the larger ones at home and the smaller ones for travel. They make for great organisers too!

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3. Keep your dirty clothes separate with this handing laundry bag

Keep your dirty clothes organized and separate. This handy GOMATIC hanging laundry bag has a strap to attach it to a doorknob. Once your laundry bag is full, you can easily pack it and have it ready to empty straight into your washing machine when you get home. Buy it here.

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5. This Travel-sized Wireless Router with USB Media Storage

Convert any wired network to a wireless network and stay connected! Not only that you can also stream your videos, photos, and music to your connected media devices. If that wasn’t enough, back up and free up space on your mobile devices by using an attached USB flash drive or hard disk.

6. This Travel Door Alarm

Travelling alone or just wanted added peace of mind in your accommodation? Attach this pocket-sized alarm to your door or window and be alerted the second there is an intruder. There’s also a built-in LED flashlight so there’s no fumbling in the dark.

7. This Multi-Bag Stacker

No more bag juggling or pushing multiple trolleys/carts, just attached this nifty strap that connects suitcases and bags together through their handles.

8. These Amazing Space-Saving Laundry Soap Sheets

Add water and the sheet will dissolve instantly. They also come in shaving, body wash and hand soap versions.

9. Protect your phone from water, drops and scratches with this Lifeproof Case

10. this digital luggage scale.

You’ll never be surprised with having to pay for excess weight at the airport again. This compact and lightweight luggage scale can weigh up to 110 lb / 50 kg luggage. No batteries required.

11. No more breaks and leak with this inflatable bottle bag

This versatile roll-up travel bag suspends items in an inflatable air cushion to protect your bottles such as wine and olive oil. No more nasty surprises and messy spills when you open your suitcase.

12. Boost Circulation with these highly-rated compressions socks

13. Keep your Laptop and Other Items safe with a Portable Safe

14. This Vintage Laptop and Travel Backpack that Charges your Gadgets

15. The Only Travel Adapter You’ll Ever Need PLUS Dual USB Ports (Covers 150 Countries)

16. This inspirational luggage tag with card slot

17. Always Be Ready with a Pocket, Picnic and Beach Blanket

18. For Those Who Love a Mini Electric Toothbrush

19. Keep Your Drinks Hot on Long Haul Flights with this Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug (Different Colours Available)

20. Get This Gorgeous Multi-Use Travel, Hiking, Camping Bag Rucksack

21. This Smartest Carry-on suitcase Built-in USB Charger

22. Keep your toiletries organized with this waterproof organizer

23. Stay clean with these laundry sachets 

24. This personalised passport holder and protector  

25. Charge multiple accessories super fast with this portable compact charger

26. Get some shuteye with this contoured sleep mask

27. Avoid the knots and get this nifty cable organizer

28. Sleep anywhere with the ultimate ergonomic neck supporter

29. Pack like a boss with these space-saving packing cubes with shoe bag

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30. Keep your stuff safe with this TSA approved luggage lock

31. Keep your jewellery organized with this compact jewellery box

32. Never buy cabin luggage again with this durable and lightweight case

33. Stay hydrated with this collapsible water bottle

34. Breathe easy with this USB or battery operated mini humidifier

35. Take your music with you with this wireless and waterproof Bluetooth speaker

36. Get safe drinking water wherever you go with the LifeStraw water filter

37. Get 18 in 1 multi-purpose credit card size pocket tool

38. These cabin-approved leak-proof travel bottles for makeup and cosmetics

39. Stay charged on the go with this mini power bank

40. Take your phone underwater with a universal waterproof case

41. Protect your camera with this anti-theft shoulder strap by PacSafe

This camera strap is essential for supporting heavy cameras like DSLRs and even popular travel cameras such as Mirrorless ones.

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42. Take this lightweight tripod anywhere and wirelessly take pictures and video

43. Protect your gear with this anti-theft shockproof backpack that’s ScanSmart TSA friendly and water resistant

44. Charge your phone and tablet with this USB solar charger

45. Keep your phone clean with this sanitizer and universal phone charger

46. Put your feel up with this compact foot hammock

47. hang up your washing with this travel clothes line.

No more hanging your delicates over hotel room chairs. This pegless washing line stretches up to 2.5metre and can be to affixed to either a  wall or furniture with its metal hooks or suction cups.

48. Get this beautiful waterproof travel and passport wallet

49. This Convenient Water Bottle with Built-in Pill Organizer

Great way to take your medication while on the go! This water bottle can store your medication for each day of the week. The medication holder can also be detached. Holding 23 oz. or 600ml, the bottle cap also doubles as a cup. Ingenious!

50. Keep all your documents in once place with this travel wallet

51. Alert others when in trouble with this safety whistle

52. Stay entertained with movies, TV shows, songs, Kindle e-books, apps and games on Kindle Fire

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53. Wash your clothes wherever you are with this machine quality wash bag

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54. This Clever Tank Top  with Secret Pockets

Keep your  passport, cash and credit cards safe with this versatile tank top. Perfect for both warm and cool climates. It can even fit your cell phones and keys.

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55. This Anti-Crease Shirt Transporter

Save time on ironing! This Tupperware for shirts and blouses is called the Shirt Shuttler, perfect for those trips when you know you’ll be spending a night out on the town or in a boardroom, or both!

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56. This Optical Camera Lens for Smartphones and Tablets

57. The only worldwide travel charger and power adapter you’ll ever need  (UK/US/AU/EU/JP) + Dual USB Ports

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Howdy Michele, I love to travel. I’ve read so many posts about travel gadgets, but you are the best one. Your article was beneficial in finding the necessary devices. I personally like an anti-theft shockproof backpack, which is ScanSmart TSA friendly and water-resistant. It is useful for everyone.

Thank you so much, Kim 🙂

Hello, I have gone through your guide and seems to be interesting though I have one more concern on the WiFi devices. Can you recommend me on the best Pocket Device that will work well on anywhere I travel. I have using AllDayWifi but its very slow on their international data plan. I have been considering RentnConnect though I know very little about it

Hi Collins, have you considered this Skyroam device ? It one of the leaders in the market and very compact.

What about this Trackimo 3G Travel Tracker device this has Light Exposure Sensor – detect/alerts when package or luggage is opened. I am currently using this tracker and i found this very useful to me every time i go travel around the world 🙂

Excellent addition Helen, thank you 🙂

A tracking device would be a great addition to this list.

Amazing! This makes traveling easier.

Definitely brilliant ideas worth sharing

This IS such a cool list! I thought I had everything, but then I found out the door travel alarm (never would’ve thought of it)!. And I wonder how good the neck support (#33) is because there were PLENTY of times I could have used something like that on my trips.

Hey Trang, the door alarm is such a great idea especially for those times when you just don’t feel safe 🙂 Is there anything you’d add to the list?

I just carry a small rubber door stop wedge.

WOW! This is one extensive list of all things travel and certainly one that I will be using to give hints to my friends and family round the holiday season. The new ScanSmart backpack along with the waterproof phone case and solar charger are on top of my list. However my top two purchases are going to be the smart suitcase and the backpack which are absolutely brilliant. Thanks for such a cool list.

Hi Michele, There are all great ideas. I have one more suggestion for you. Smart Blanket! I used it when flying to Zurich to see my son and his family. The plane was freezing, and there were no blankets to be had. I was the only one that was warm and cozy for the whole 8 hours. I love mine. Got it on Amazon http://amzn.to/2hTYlOP I paid $49.00 for mine. Think they are having a sale on them now. Hope you like my suggestion.

The door alarm and aeroplane pillow are a great idea to stay comfy and safe! I always take an extension lead when I travel; so that I have more plug sockets in a hotel room, and it also means you don’t need as many adapters when you travel. You also can’t go wrong with baby wipes and small-ish plastic bags in case a seat is wet, a bottle is leaking or you’ve got a mark on your clothes! ✈️?

All brilliant ideas Emily 🙂 Thanks for sharing. I love the baby wipes idea!

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Settling down on the plane with an overpriced sandwich and a bottle of water, you may be fooled into a false sense of security that you’re about to embark on a relaxing trip where nothing can go wrong.

But, unless you are the most meticulous of packers (we salute you if you are), then at some point during the journey you’ll sit bolt upright in a panic remembering you forgot that one essential item.

If you’re anything like us, you’ll view travelling as one of the greatest gifts in life but equally, nothing we hate more than packing our bags. The endless lists and restrictive baggage allowances can most definitely be a stressful affair but with our latest roundup of travel essentials, we hope to make the process, and the holiday, far more enjoyable.

From adaptors that work in every country to travel pillows that won’t leave you with everlasting neck pain , we’ve got the best gadgets for all types of holidays. So, whether you’re topping up your tan on a beach or exploring a new city, you’re going to want to take these smart products with you.

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Kindle (2022 release)

Amazon’s own-brand e-readers have been around for a while now, but this 2022 release will ignite jealousy from your fellow travellers - and for a very good reason. This Kindle is the lightest and most compact to date, making it perfect for diving into the latest good read while you’re on the go.

The ultimate companion for the bookworm jetsetter, it is small enough to fit in any crossbody bag to offer an entire library at your fingertips for the entire trip. No longer will you need to choose between a book and that extra pair of shoes as whether you have the chance to dive into your most recent literary downloads or not, the featherlight 158g won’t make too much of a dent in those already tight baggage restrictions.

It measures under 16 x 11 x 0.8cm with a 6” display and a built-in light so you can continue to flick between the pages even when lighting is low. You can use it totally wirelessly with no need to connect to a computer and the 16GB gives you the option to download thousands of books to enjoy with no WiFi necessary. Battery life is impressive too and should last throughout your adventures. The brand says up to six weeks but this will be less depending on how usage and if you employ the use of the illumination. Set-up and navigating the system couldn’t be easier - even for the less technology adept among us and recharging is through USB-C so the same cable as the newest iPhones and Android devices.

The cherry on top of the cake is the eco-conscious construction where this Kindle is made from 75 per cent post-consumer recycled plastics. This sustainable approach is continued into the packaging too with wood-fibre-based material and entirely recyclable boxes used.

Pocketalk S Voice Translator

Gone are the days of awkward hand gestures and elaborate games of charades to order your dinner or ask for directions on holiday as the Pocketalk S device can translate 82 languages bi-directionally - all at the touch of a button.

This pocket-sized device also has a text-to-translate camera which instantly recognises and translates, making this a perfect gadget for helping you explore a new city. Utilising the best translation engines in the world, Pocketalk S ensures accurate translations and helps create the best experience by picking up localised dialects and slang.

The Pocketalk also comes with an embedded SIM that provides a two-year mobile data plan so you can use the translator in over 130 countries without needing to rely on Wi-Fi or your precious mobile data. Its small size and lightweight characteristics means it is perfect for carrying around, wherever you’re going.

iBlockCube Worldwide Travel Adapter

If you’re anything like us, at least once during every holiday packing process you wish that every country used the same sockets to make life easier. Even if that’s not possible, the iBlockCube travel adaptor takes away the need to buy several adaptors for different countries and devices as it works in over 150 countries including the US, EU, UK, Australia and much of Asia.

The travel adaptor has four plugs which can be accessed by the multiple sliders and lock buttons on the side. It also has three fast-charging USB-A ports and two Type C ports meaning you don’t have to pack hundreds of plugs and adaptors for your next trip as you can charge up to six devices simultaneously and quickly.

Trtl Pillow Original

Whilst long car, plane or train journeys are rarely the best part of a holiday, they can definitely be made more comfortable (and therefore enjoyable) with the Trtl Pillow Original. The Trtl pillow has a soft fleece feel and contains internal support which keeps your head upright while sleeping so you don’t end up straining your neck or falling asleep in awkward positions.

What we loved most about this pillow was its compact size compared to other travel pillows on the market. The Trtl easily folds up so it is no bigger than a scarf and fits neatly into the travel bag provided. It is also fully adjustable so you can place the internal support mechanism against your neck where it suits you best. The velcro attachment then allows you to decide how tight you want the pillow wrapped.

Aeropress Go Coffee Maker

For those early morning starts, whether it’s to catch a plane or begin your morning commute, nothing beats a cup of coffee. The AeroPress Go ensures we are never without your trusted cup of coffee no matter how jam packed your bags are. This portable coffee maker measures a mere 14cm x 10cm x 10cm and comes with its own travel mug that all parts of the product can fit into.

The coffee maker is simple to use with only 6 components including a scooper, stirrer, 350 filter papers and a plunger. Not only is the product an ideal travel size, but it is also highly efficient as it brews up to 237ml (standard mug size) of American-style coffee per pressing - and all in just one minute. It can also brew espresso style coffee which can be used in lattes and cappuccinos.

Urbanears Boo Headphones

As sustainability continues to be at the forefront of many of our minds whilst shopping, we want products that not only look good, but also do good. Branding the slogan “made from trash”, these headphones are made with 97 per cent recycled plastics such as water bottles and air conditioning units. Urbanears are currently sold in three highly on-trend colours: slightly blue, almost green and charcoal black.

The headphones provide up to thirty hours of playtime, 4.5 hours from the headphones and 25.5 hours from the wireless case, meaning your headphones won’t run out of battery whilst you’re having a silent disco for one. The headphones are also dual noise filtering so it is easier to take that work call no matter how loud your surroundings.

Russell Hobbs Travel Iron

Let’s face it, no matter how well we try and pack our clothes into our suitcase using all sorts of folds and Tetris-style positioning, they always inevitably end up creased and crumpled within the first few days of the holiday. That’s why a travel iron is an absolute must and this Russell Hobbs Travel Iron is sturdy, good quality and budget friendly.

This iron is perfectly compact and lightweight, at only 0.36kg, meaning it will fit easily into your luggage or travel bag. Despite its small size it can hold an impressive 80ml of water and features a stainless steel soleplate allowing your ironing experience to be quick and smooth. The variable steam features help remove even the most stubborn of creases so it is a great addition for business trips.

RUGD Power Brick

If your next holiday involves camping, hiking, or anything outdoorsy then you won’t want to miss taking the RUGD Power Brick. This charging bank is designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts and comes with two charging ports which can fast charge up to 50 per cent in just thirty minutes. The power brick also doubles up as a camping light and provides super power night light, two brightness modes and 16 LEDs so it will be sure to brighten up your holiday regardless of the weather!

Weighing only 280g, it is easily portable and its nifty carabiner clip means it will attach to any backpack or equipment. It is also water, dust and shockproof so no matter how adventurous your holiday, RUGD will be by your side.

Colgate Hum Brush

It can be a hassle packing your electric toothbrush alongside all the other electronic equipment you’re taking when going on holiday. But, if you can’t live without it, then the Colgate Hum Brush is the perfect addition to your toiletries bag. This smart toothbrush connects to your phone via Bluetooth and helps you brush better as it tracks the frequency and duration of brushing, while learning your personal brushing style in order to provide tailored advice.

The Hum toothbrush is perfect for travel not only because of its small size but also the duration of the rechargeable batteries, which can last up to 10 days. The handy travel bag means it is easily stored and won’t take up unnecessary space. The starter kit also comes with an extra refill head which will help you brushing for longer.

Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker

No holiday is complete without a great soundtrack and we think this retro style Marshall portable Bluetooth speaker is a great way to listen to all of your favourite tunes wherever you are in the world. With 20 hours of charge and Bluetooth 5.0, you don’t have to worry about unstable connections or charging equipment.

A perfect addition to your travel bases, this speaker weighs a mere 0.7kg and measures 68 x 76 x 160 mm. Despite its light weight and small size the Marshall speaker offers high quality, 360° multi-directional audio, meaning you don’t have to compromise on anything with this product.

What’s more is that the solid metal grille of the speaker gives it a tough enough exterior to protect it from inevitable jostling about in luggage. The Marshall is also great for those relaxing pool days as it is waterproof up to one metre.

Osprey Ultralight Drysack 12L

If you’re looking forward to all the surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and every other water-based activity you’ll do on holiday then the Osprey Ultralight Drysack is perfect for keeping all of your belongings dry and safe. This 12L bag is made from Ripstop nylon which means it is both tough and ultralight so won’t weigh you down as you go about your adventure.

The roll-top closure of the bag and taped seams ensures your prized possessions will be completely safe from water no matter how wet it gets. Its rectangular shape can make packing more efficient and the range of bright colours offered means your bag will stay visible even as night falls.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow rages over Cameron strike remarks, warns of 'direct escalation' and threatens Denmark

During a visit to Kyiv, Lord Cameron said Ukraine has a "right" to strike inside Russia, just as Moscow's forces are doing. Meanwhile, the fall of the eastern town of Chasiv Yar looms closer. Listen to a Daily podcast on whether the UK should send troops to Ukraine as you scroll.

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That's it from our live coverage for today - thanks for following along. 

Before we go, here is a quick reminder of today's updates: 

• Lord Cameron has been in Ukraine where he told Sky News that the UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority";
• Russia is planning to launch a three-factor plan to destabilise and claim victory in Ukraine, a top Ukrainian military intelligence officer has said;
• The Kremlin branded Lord Cameron's comments about Ukraine striking inside Russia "dangerous and worrying";
• Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has praised the "new regions" troops have taken control of in Ukraine since the start of the year.

Now to Georgia, which is not directly involved in the war in Ukraine, but whose future is seen as highly significant in the context of Vladimir Putin's ambitions for Russia.

Draft legislation, known as the "foreign agents" law, is winding its way through the Georgian parliament and would require organisations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as agents of foreign influence.

The proposed law has been attacked by opponents as authoritarian and Kremlin-inspired.

Protesters have taken to the streets of capital Tbilisi for weeks to show their opposition, while the European Union and the United States have urged Georgiato drop the legislation or risk harming its chances of EU membership and a broader Euro-Atlantic future.

The stand-off is seen as part of a wider struggle that could determine whether Georgia, a country of 3.7 million people that has experienced war and revolution since the fall of the Soviet Union, moves closer to Europe or back under Moscow's influence.

Video below shows protesters in Tbilisi blocking traffic as part of their efforts to prevent the bill being passed.

A regular feature of news coverage surrounding the war in Ukraine has been the frequently bellicose statements that have emanated from one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent allies, Dmitry Medvedev.

The deputy chairman of the security council of the Russian Federation is notorious for his inflammatory language and repeated invocation of Cold War-style nuclear threats, which tend to be widely dismissed by most Western commentators.

Indeed, some analysts have suggested the former president's penchant for such wild outbursts are specifically designed to frame himself as an erratic character who could not be considered a viable rival to Mr Putin - thus avoiding the fate of other figures considered a threat to the leader's authority.

It is through that lens that many will view his latest comments, which ostensibly cover his thoughts on the Ukraine peace conference due to take place in Switzerland in June - to which Russia has not been invited.

His assessment is perhaps unsurprisingly dismissive, even going as far as to imply the summit represents positive news for Moscow.

"What is Russia's gain of the Swiss 'peace conference'?" he asks in his post on social media.

 "It's actually threefold. First, it will come as yet another proof of failure of the so-called peace plan by the halfwit zelensky (sic)."

He follows that by referring to Ukraine's leader as "the bandera b******", seeking to associate him with a Ukrainian far-right leader of the mid 20th century.

The Kremlin has long sought to depict Ukraine's leadership as far-right neonazis, efforts that have been widely dismissed by commentators on the region.

"Second, it will be visible evidence of the full impotence of the present-day western elites, who have performed painful self-castration of their own potential to stop the military conflict," Mr Medvedev continues.

"What's more, it has been done on direct orders given by a group of senile doctors from Washington.

"Third, it will allow our Armed Forces to further cleanse Malorossia's [little Russia's] territories from neonazis without any hindrance and regard for some c***'s 'peace initiatives'."

After forecasting "the final collapse of the former Ukraine’s political regime", he concludes: "Thank you, the land of cheese and watches!"

Russian officers has been welcoming foreign military attaches in Moscow today during their visit to an exhibition of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the fighting in Ukraine.

The event organised by the Russian Defence Ministry features more than 30 pieces of Western-made heavy equipment, including a US-made M1 Abrams tank and a Bradley armoured fighting vehicle.

More now from Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who has been speaking to journalists this afternoon.

She has said any move by Denmark to restrict the freedom of navigation of Russian ships in the Baltic straits will be seen as a hostile act and draw retaliation.

It is unclear exactly what prompted the threat, but we'll bring you any more detail as we get it.

Denmark has played down suggestions it will begin checking Russian tankers moving through its waters to establish whether they have the correct documentation.

The country allows ships calling at Russia to use its waters due to a longstanding freedom of navigation treaty, although the country's armed forces have said it is standard procedure to track them.

The Baltic straits - the only natural exits from the Baltic sea to the North Atlantic - are notoriously difficult to navigate and international maritime authorities strongly recommend the use of pilots with specialist local knowledge.

However, it is believed more than 20 tankers - so-called shadow vessels - transporting Russian oil but with unknown ownership, have declined offers to use Danish pilots since the start of 2024. 

And the Danish Maritime Authority said in a statement in March that a tanker from Russia's shadow fleet was involved in a collision near Denmark.

The incident involving the 15-year-old Andromeda Star oil tanker took place on 2 March.

A Russian activist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to set fire to a military conscription office in protest against the war in Ukraine. 

Angel Nikolayev, 39, was convicted on charges of terrorism for placing two bottles of a flammable substance in the windows of a conscription office in the eastern city of Khabarovsk and setting them alight. 

He was also convicted of damaging Russian flags that were put on the graves of soldiers killed in Ukraine at a local cemetery and removing symbols of Russian military action from a bus stop and several vehicles.

Since 2022, hundreds of people have faced criminal charges in Russia over protests and remarks condemning the war in Ukraine, and thousands have been fined or briefly jailed.

Russia is ready to consider "serious" peace talk proposals to settle the conflict in Ukraine, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Speaking at a press briefing this afternoon, Ms Zakharova said the talks must be based on existing "realities" and Moscow's security concerns. 

She said part of the proposal would include Ukraine pledging to remain militarily neutral in future.

Russia proposing the possibility of peace talks is nothing new. 

Despite suggesting it is open for discussion, it always seems to blame Ukraine or the West for the breakdown of negotiations.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said troops have taken control of 211 square miles (547 square kilometres) of Ukrainian territory this year.

He referred to the territory as Russia's "new regions".

Mr Shoigu told a group of senior military commanders that Ukrainian forces were retreating along the frontline and that Russian troops were breaking a network of "Ukrainian strongholds".

"Over the past two weeks, the Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Novobakhmutivka, Semenivka and Berdychi in the Donetsk People's Republic," he said.

"The Ukrainian army units are trying to cling on to individual lines, but under our onslaught they are forced to abandon their positions and retreat."

Ukraine's top commander said last week that a number of troops had fallen back to new positions in villages on the eastern front.

The advances mean Russia now controls around 18% of Ukraine.

As reported here earlier, Moscow has had a predictably indignant reaction to Lord Cameron's statement's yesterday during his trip to Ukraine (see 10.34am post).

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has offered a further reflection of displeasure within Vladimir Putin's regime, claiming the British foreign secretary's comments amounted to an acknowledgement that the West was waging a war against Russia using "Ukrainian hands".

Lord Cameron said yesterday that Ukraine had a right to use weapons provided by London to strike targets inside Russia, and that it was up to Kyiv whether to do so.

"Cameron's words are further evidence of the hybrid war the West is waging against our country," Ms Zakharova said.

"Russia is responding to that and will continue to respond."

Russian's Vladimir Putin is planning to visit China later this month to meet President Xi Jinping, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

The visit is scheduled for 15-16 May, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the Kremlin's plans.

It comes after the White House said it remained "deeply concerned" that it was not seeing China make any changes amid accusations it is helping Russia's military with its war in Ukraine. 

Next week, Mr Xi will visit Europe for the first time in five years.

Beginning in Paris, France, he will visit Hungary and Serbia, the latter of which is a close ally to Mr Putin.

China has always maintained that it remains an objective and just party over the war, adding that its trade relations are "above-board".

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