I’m never sure if it’s a compliment or a criticism, but friends and colleagues love to point out I’m fanatically organized when it comes to travel (possibly they mean I’m neurotic, but since I’m also forgiving, I won’t dwell). Regardless of how carefully I refill my small travel tin with my favorite tea bags or restock my toiletry pouch as soon as I return from one trip in preparation for the next, I simply cannot keep track of the cords to power my electronics. Enter HubMax, a portable charger from MyCharge. Built-in wall prongs and rapid recharging capabilities aside, HubMax also has a built-in universal micro USB port, embedded Apple Lightning cable and built-in cables for charging up to three devices at once — that don’t disappear or become hopelessly tangled.

Another brilliant reason why this portable charger is the ideal travel take-along: Its high-density battery is small and light, but delivers a maximum power transfer to my devices and charges up to 65 percent faster than other portable chargers. But that’s not all: Features making this sleek new gadget especially perfect for expeditions include its slim profile, which weighs in at 1.19 pounds, and its estimated battery power lifespan of up to a year. The smart-sense feature takes the guesswork out of device compatibility, and the safe-cell technology provides a reassuringly high degree of battery safety. HubMax measures 4.6 inches by 2.8 inches by 0.9 inches, and fits perfectly in the outside pocket of my carry-on bag within easy reach — a positive step forward in my ongoing mission to achieve total travel tranquility.