Can we talk about the day your whole setup just died in a foreign country?

Honestly, my laptop charger fried in a cafe in Chiang Mai last Tuesday, and the local shop wanted $120 for a new one. I spent 4 hours hunting for a cheaper one while my phone hotspot drained. What do you guys do for a backup power plan when you're somewhere remote?

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avery_smith2210d ago

Ever pack a universal adapter with a built-in surge protector?

max4152d agoOG Member

Fried three phones before I learned that lesson.

skylerp3110d ago

Good question, @avery_smith22. I always pack one now after my last trip. Fried a cheap hair dryer in a hotel with bad wiring. The built-in surge part is key for places with unstable power, like some older buildings in Europe. It just gives peace of mind for charging a laptop or phone.