When it comes to travel electric tea kettles this thermos-like device from CHACEEF could be used for car camping or an RV trip, not just travel abroad, basically anywhere you’d have access to an outlet. One reader says, “I don’t travel anywhere without my stainless steel travel kettle and my own tea bags.” Look for the kitemark - A hot water bottle should always comply with British Standards, so look for those bearing the Kitemark symbol for peace of mind. The 110V, 800W power can boil water in only five minutes and users say it’s easy to clean. This user finds it great for multiple purposes. “Nice size for office and traveling!” Having collated all that information, we then narrowed our list down to the best hot water bottle options on the market. About the author

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When on vacation, you need your hot morning drink just as much as when you are at home. But when traveling, you don’t always have access to your essential kitchen utilities, such as coffee makers and electric kettles. Most electrical appliances can use up a fair amount of electricity so it’s particularly important that they are used with the correct voltage.

A road trip enthusiast shares their experience, “Easy coffee, tea, cocoa, and instant camping meals, ramen, etc. It helped so much when we were on a winter road trip, it got down to -6℉ and it only took 30 minutes to heat up, to a boil. It was a lifesaver over and over again!” One reader says, “This adapter is AH-mazing! Very sturdy and durable. This is the only adapter that you will need! It works everywhere!” Another adds, “This is perfect for using with any of your devices while abroad.” Good for a light single espresso shot or if you reuse the same grinds and purge three capfuls of water through the filter, you’ll get a full cup of coffee.” The inner bottle is made from thermoplastic, while the zippable covers are all 100% faux fur, which can be machine washed. We’re fans of the solid cover options, like sea green and steel, although lynx and arctic leopard are stunners, too.

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Don’t overfill - Only fill your bottle to two-thirds of its full capacity to avoid the risk of bursting. When used correctly and with care, yes. Like a heated gilet, they even have health benefits as they can be used for easing aches and pains. However, there are some basic safety steps you should follow when using a hot water bottle to keep you safe:

The same user offers a tip too! “Just FYI, any 12V plug takes a while to heat up compared to a household plug that uses 1500 watts! It’s definitely worth the value.” Just FYI, any 12V plug takes a while to heat up compared to a household plug that uses 1500 watts! It’s definitely worth the value.” For a long time, people have applied heat to the body as an effective way to relieve muscle pain and stiffness. One of the most effective ways to apply heat locally is with a hot water bottle. Increasing the temperature on a specific area of the body improves circulation and blood flow, working to relax and soothe damaged tissue. It’s important to understand that an adaptor and converter are NOT the same things. An adapter fits the outlets and a converter changes the electrical current so your electronics don’t blow a fuse!