This travel adapter will keep you plugged in anywhere — right now it's only $23 - chof 360 news

In a previous career, I was a professional photographer, a job that took me all over the world. On my first trip overseas, I quickly realized that a single travel adapter wasn’t going to cut it — not with my phone, camera gear, laptop and iPad all needing to stay juiced up. When I walked into a local shop, I was stunned by the price of an adapter. But with no other choice, I sighed and shelled out way too much money for a quick fix.

Don't be like me — be prepared. The Epiclka Universal Travel Adapter can charge up to six devices at once and works in over 150 countries, saving you from overpriced last-minute buys.

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This doodad features four types of plugs that work in over 150 countries, as well as several USB ports and an AC socket. The upshot? You can charge up to six devices at a time!

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$23 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? ????

Adapters at the airport can run you more than double the price of this one and they generally only have one socket, maybe one USB port if you're lucky.

Why do I need this? ????

Unless your globetrotting is limited to Canada, Japan and Mexico, you’re going to need a travel adapter, and you’ll want a universal one. Trust me. There’s nothing worse than getting to your hotel room after a long international flight and going to charge your phone, laptop or camera, only to realize the adapter you brought isn't compatible with the outlets. The Epicka has you covered whether you’re in London, Sydney or Buenos Aires. Plus, it's compact, so it won’t take up much space in your carry-on.

And forget about having to bring a bunch of little charging bricks with you. With four USB-A ports, one USB-C and an AC outlet, this allows you to charge your phone, tablet and headphones all at once. No more hopping among devices or unplugging your laptop just to charge your camera.

When it comes to safety, this adapter has you covered. It’s got a built-in fuse to prevent power surges, safety shutters to keep prying fingers (and anything else) out of the sockets and a plug lock mechanism to keep it secure while in use. One caveat: It’s not a voltage converter, so don’t even think about using it with a hair dryer or curling iron.

What reviewers say ????

Nearly 13,000 happy travelers have given this adapter a perfect, five-star rating.

Pros ????

I don’t like buying electronics that are the color black because I can’t find them in my bag with my old eyes, so the color [here] was appealing and the size was great," said one five-star reviewer. "It packed in my luggage really well. I was in Europe for over a month and I used this all through France and Ireland. I have no complaints over the functionality; it plugged in all of my devices and charged them every night and performed super well. The only sad part for me is that it’s packed away waiting for my next trip and I don’t get to use it until I leave again."

Another happy customer liked that they didn't have to carry around a bunch of adapters. "One of the standout features of this adapter is its universal compatibility. No matter where I was, I could effortlessly plug in my devices."

A final raving reviewer really put it to the test. "I used all 4 USB ports , 1 C port and also plugged in another two devices — all charged simultaneously overnight without any issues. The unit got a little warm but not anything dangerous. With this charger and worldwide plug adapter, I no longer have to carry power bank-sized adapters to plug in multiple USB-A cords."

Cons ????

One four-star reviewer had rough sailing with his Epicka "I bought this for going on cruises. It won't fit into the non-U.S. socket because the socket is too deep into the wall. The tines aren't long enough for what the ships have. I can still use it if I travel abroad, I guess, but it's useless for cruise ships."

Another customer wished it was a voltage converter as well. "I love its compact nature plugs were built into [the] unit eliminating [the] possibility of losing them. All USB outlets worked was very convenient. Only wished it was capable of handling a hair dryer."

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$23 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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