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I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel – and it works in 150 countries

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The PlugBug Travel 120W, a wall charger with four USB-C ports that work in almost any country, thanks to its interchangeable wall adapters. However, its best feature is its built-in Find My compatibility, and it would’ve solved my charging-abroad issues. Here’s why I’ll never travel again without it.

Since I was a kid, I’ve always misplaced my most important items. I think I lose my phone charger at least once a day because I carry it with me all over the place. The first time I misplaced the PlugBug, I was easily able to pull up the Find My app and ping it.

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You can choose from a 120W and 50W version of the PlugBug, and for $10 more, you can purchase international plug-ins. The 50W would be perfect for small spaces and as a daily wall charger, while the 120W configuration is more suitable for people using one adapter for larger devices that require more power.

PlugBug Travel ports

The four USB-C ports on the bottom of the wall plug.

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The PlugBug itself has a very sleek design with a color scheme bright enough to catch your eye when you’re in a rush to pack up your hotel room. It’s colorful without being an eyesore, and I enjoy that.

Setting up the PlugBug was super easy; all I had to do was pull the tab from the battery at the bottom, hit the connect button, and then add it as an item in my Find My app. You then assign it an emoji and a name, and begin tracking from there.

Because it’s compatible with Find My, the PlugBug can double as an AirTag for checked luggage or personal bags if you’re prone to misplacing your charger or setting down your bag and walking off without it.

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However, the caveat is that you’re beholden to Find My’s tracking limitations. It is not always precise, so making the device chime when it’s lost is your best bet. I will say that the bright red color of the plug makes it easier to find in clutter.

The four USB-C ports are spaced out well and have an output of 120W. Technically, you can charge up to six devices with that amount of wattage. Therefore, my smaller devices, like my iPhone and AirPods, charge very quickly. Bigger devices, like my MacBook, take a little longer.

retails for $130, which is pricey for a wall charger. However, its convenience, bulk, and versatility make it worth the price. If you want to try out a PlugBug but don’t need 120W or the travel upgrades, the PlugBug 50W retails for $70 and is still equipped with Find My.

If you’re always traveling and trying to charge your devices but can never find where you put your charging block, the Twelve South PlugBug is the device for you.

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