Why are there never enough electrical outlets next to the bed or desk in hotels? Sure, some hotels have realized that it’s not all about form – sometimes we just need a little function – but with mobile-device chargers, laptops, rechargeable camera batteries and more, finding wall sockets in the hotel room is like trying to find the TV remote in the dark. That’s why I love my Monster Outlets To Go (monstercable.com). This very compact and easy-to-travel-with power strip turns one outlet into three. I especially love the way it wraps up and how the plugs are perfectly spaced for those with bigger adapters that require more room. For about $15, I can forget about bashing my head on the underbelly of the desk as I fumble on the floor praying to find a socket.
Illustration: Raymond Biesinger
