Picture this.
You’re in a hotel room somewhere sunny. Everyone’s hot, a bit grumpy, and already arguing over who gets the charger first. The teenager’s phone is on 2%, someone’s lost the tablet lead, and you’ve just realised your laptop charger doesn’t even fit the socket adaptor you brought. Sound familiar?
This is the kind of chaos most modern families know all too well — tech overload meets travel stress.
We rely on our gadgets to get us through the day (especially when travelling with kids), but the tangle of cables and never-quite-right chargers can cause more drama than it’s worth. That’s why this summer, I’m packing smarter – and lighter – thanks to Krafted Connex, a nifty little gadget that I genuinely think every travelling family needs.
Why Do We Always Pack Like We’re Moving House?
Between phones, laptops, tablets, headphones, cameras, and that one ancient gaming console your child refuses to part with, the modern family travels with more electronics than ever before. With that comes the usual bundle of tangled cables, the wrong ends, the forgotten adaptors, and the one lead that nobody packed but everybody needs.
We’ve had holidays where a single missing cable has turned into a full-on tech meltdown. Let’s be honest — no one wants to spend the first afternoon of their break desperately searching for a charger in an unfamiliar town.
So when I came across the Connex by Krafted, a compact, all-in-one connectivity tool that replaces the need for multiple cables and chargers, I knew it had serious potential.
The Lowdown: What Is the Krafted Connex?
At first glance, Connex is a small, lightweight gadget that fits neatly in your pocket or handbag. Don’t let the size fool you — this is a powerful little tool. It’s designed to connect, charge, and transfer data across a huge range of devices, all from one streamlined solution.
So instead of carrying six different cables, you carry just one.
It handles both USB-A and USB-C inputs, is compatible with pretty much every device, and supports fast charging and offline data transfers – meaning you can share files between phones or tablets without needing Wi-Fi or cloud access. Ideal for those low-signal beach days or family road trips off the grid.
Real-Life Use: Tested by Chaos
We recently took Connex away with us on a family trip, and I honestly can’t imagine going back to life before it.
It charged all our phones, laptop, the kids’ Nintendo Switch, and my children’s headphones – all without needing a separate cable or panicked hunt for the right adaptor. It’s the kind of product you don’t realise you need until you use it… and then you wonder how you ever managed without it.
It’s especially brilliant for:
- Airport travel, where you’ve only got one plug and five devices to top up
- Hotel rooms with limited sockets and no spare USBs
- Road trips, when sharing devices and cables is a battle
- Camping or off-grid adventures, where Wi-Fi isn’t guaranteed and backup plans matter
The best part? No more “my charger doesn’t work!” on day one.
Sleek, Simple, and Future-Proof
The Krafted Connex also earns extra points for style – available in charcoal or jade, it looks and feels like a premium bit of kit. At £29.99, it’s also reasonably priced, especially when you consider how many other accessories it replaces in your travel bag.
Plus, with Apple shifting to USB-C soon, this is a future-proof purchase that’ll stay useful for years to come.
Final Thoughts
Travelling as a family is rarely stress-free, but a little bit of smart packing goes a long way. The Connex isn’t flashy or gimmicky – it’s just incredibly useful. It cuts clutter, solves arguments, and keeps everyone connected with zero drama.
Frankly, anything that gives me five fewer things to remember — and one less meltdown to manage — is coming with me on every trip from now on.
You can grab yours from KraftedTech.com for £29.99. Trust me, it’s worth its weight in gold… or in this case, tangled cables.
