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The Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K portable charger.

Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Connie Park

As Wirecutter’s resident expert on all things charging, senior staff writer Sarah Witman has endless portable power banks on rotation for testing. But there’s only one that she consistently reaches for: Wirecutter’s top pick.

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Its light weight and streamlined shape make it incredibly easy to slip into a pocket or purse. But don’t be fooled by its small size. It can fully power up most smartphones up to three times on a single charge.

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More day-savers

The Weego 44s Jump Starter with its jumper cables attached, in front of an orange background.

A portable jump starter to stash in your car

This jump starter is a staple in many Wirecutter staffers’ trunks. It’s small, powerful, and easy enough for someone to use alone.

A pair of Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses on an orange background with a yellow and purple border.

Sunglasses for all your adventures

At well under $20 a pop, these are cheap enough that you can stash multiple pairs around, so they’re always at the ready.

The Phil&teds Lobster Clip-On Highchair.

Going places with small kids is 90% easier with this clamp-on high chair

One staffer’s secret to eating out while traveling with kids has nothing to do with baby-whispering—and everything to do with a high chair.

6 laptop tote bags we love

Three of our favorite laptop tote bags that we tested, shown with a laptop, sunglasses, keys, a pen, and a notebook.

Photo: Michael Hession

Laptop bags offer a polished way to lug around a computer, and they have more storage space than a briefcase. Our favorites include a splurge-worthy leather bag that’ll last (almost) forever and a water-resistant one with clever pockets.

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A bit more grown-up than a backpack→

Plus: A sale on Apple AirTags

Two white, round AirTags, our pick for the best bluetooth tracker for Apple users, one showing the front and one the back.

Photo: Sarah Kobos

If you have an iPhone, Apple AirTags are easily the best Bluetooth trackers. In our testing, we were thoroughly impressed by the system’s accuracy—we think you’re more likely to find what you’re looking for with the AirTag than with any other Bluetooth tracking system.

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