10 travel essentials for the budget-obsessed jet-setter — all $20 and under

You never think you really need a portable charger until you actually need one. Between loading your digital boarding pass to having enough juice to call a rideshare, a fully charged phone is essential when traveling. 

This portable charger by Anker is rugged enough to withstand serious drops (just in case you’re a little clumsy) and charges your phone up to 2.3 times, depending on the model. And, with over 79,000 five-star reviews, it’s no surprise that it’s a shopper favorite.

“I can sit in the airport or on a plane and recharge my phone battery,” one reviewer wrote. “Great for keeping online at all times.”