16 of the coolest apps and gadgets you should use the next time you travel

Thanks to technology, gone are the days of overpaying for flights, struggling to book a place to stay when you travel, or suffering through terrible meals at subpar restaurants.

But with so many available apps and gadgets to help you out, which ones are really going to save you time and money, or make your trip more fun?

From apps that act like a 21st century travel agent to gadgets that work as a suitcase and a phone charger, we've compiled 16 of the coolest products you should consider bringing on your next trip.