Travel Like a Spy: Top Gadgets Every Secret Agent Should Pack

International travel is one of the perks of the spy game whether you’re jetting to a rendezvous in Venice or a safe house in the Middle East.

You may want to start by checking out our exclusive CIA top travel tips to ensure a safe, seamless journey but what about hot gadgets so your trip goes smoothly?

Here’s our countdown of 15 top travel items - and there are plenty of other high-flying options available online and exclusive to the SPYSCAPE HQ store in NYC. 

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15. Atlas of Dark Destinations‍

Dark tourism has surged in popularity and Peter Hohenhaus’ book brings together 300 destinations in a fascinating guide. From nuclear bunkers and disaster sites to strange medical museums and eerie catacombs, Atlas of Dark Destinations has something for everyone who seeks a very different travel experience with true meaning. 

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14. SPYSCAPE RFID Blocking Passport Covers‍

Spies like Jason Bourne have multiple aliases and passports - all secured within a radio frequency identification (RFID) blocking cover, a feature that prevents thieves from skimming personal details from passports or cards. Feel secure no matter where in the world your mission takes you. 

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13. SPYSCAPE Backpack With RFID Blocking Compartment‍

Secure your electronics, data, and gadgets from prying eyes. Simple, stylish, and high quality, our 'Question Everything’ backpack has a laptop compartment, an RFID blocking pocket (to foil electronic pickpockets), and a secret zip pocket. It’s waterproof and small enough to ensure a quick getaway.

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12. RIFD Blocking Bags‍

Your cell phone, credit cards, passports, and driver's license all have embedded RFID chips that reveal much more than your location, so take care of your data while out on the town. SPYSCAPE HQ’s unique collection includes hacker totes with secret pockets and Faraday bags with the highest level of military-grade RFID blocking.

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11. Spy Siren Alarm

With the Spy Siren Alarm you'll always know if intruders enter. Undetectable from the outside, the gadget produces a high-pitch alarm whenever anyone opens your door. Great for use in hotel rooms, bedrooms, and secret hideouts. The alarm is lightweight and small enough to fit in carry-on luggage.

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10. Easy-Key Wireless, Waterproof Keyboard 

If you’re sending a vital message, you can’t afford to make mistakes. This portable keyboard folds into your pocket or purse so you can send precise messages on the go from your phone or iPad. It is smartphone-sized when folded and - if you’re working by the pool or at the beach - you’ll be happy to know it is also waterproof and spill-proof.
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9. Spy Recon Watch

The Spy Recon Watch is an eight-function watch for secret missions - day or night. The watch features traditional watch functions like a stopwatch, digital display, alarm settings, and world clock but the special spy features are what makes it a recon watch. It is equipped with an LED spot light, motion alarm, and decoder lens. The watch also comes with secret message paper and message drop capsules to help communicate with fellow spies. An essential piece to any agent's collection of spy toys.

8. Travel Trivia‍

These 300 questions will help ensure you make the most of your globetrotting adventure! The three-pack set includes questions on city breaks, road and rail, and around-the-world trivia.
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7. Playing Cards ‍

Our playing cards are suitable for any of the traditional uses - games, tricks, a solo round of patience - and who doesn’t like a round of Gin Rummy? Check out our Naval Cards, a reproduction of the instructive decks first used in 1943, these cards provided servicemen and spies with essential knowledge and a fun way to pass time. Our Airplane Spotter Cards each feature three silhouettes of an Allied or Axis Power airplane, as it would be seen by a ground observer, or from another airplane. The Spy Deck Cards pay homage to classic espionage through anecdotes, images, and other fun clandestine facts. On each card you’ll find information on how to cipher and crack codes, speak with a more refined spy vocabulary, and even helpful tactics for your next mission... if you play your cards right.
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6. Map Quiz Book‍

The Map Quiz Book is the ultimate activity book to improve your navigation skills. Featuring 50 maps that cover subjects and places from around the globe, this book includes historical, modern, and fictional maps that will please any aficionado.

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5. Cotton-braided Earbuds‍

Our earbuds are perfect on-the-go earbuds for everyday use, able to play your favorite music or movie. The cable measures 24.8-inches long.

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4. Atlas of Improbable Places 

Atlas of Improbable Places shows the modern world from surprising new vantage points that will inspire urban explorers and armchair travelers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in.

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3. Survival Kit

Be prepared for any adventure! Our Survival Kit contains 10 items with 30 functions including an emergency blanket, wire hand saw, 5-in-1 whistle, earplugs, pencil, candle, flint & striker, razor blade, multi function knife, fish hook, line & bait.

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2. The World’s Smallest Full-HD Digital Camera‍

This video and still image camera features multiple recording modes. It is USB chargeable and only 22mm wide, so you can take it with you anywhere! The charging cable and clip are included. The square camera is just 22mm in all directions and suitable for children aged 8 and above. 
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1. Camera Multi-Tool‍

Designed to resemble a camera, this credit-card sized, stainless steel tool is a handy outdoor photography gadget. The ‘Sunny 16’ rule guide is for choosing aperture values in fluctuating weather conditions. A directional auxiliary indicator helps with angle selection. The Camera Multi-Tool has 13 functions in all, including a blade edge for cutting, a flat-head and Phillips screwdriver, two wrenches, a saw blade edge, and a bottle opener.

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HONORABLE MENTION:

MTA Hair Clips‍

An agent's best tool is the one they have with them. More than just a hair clip, the MTA tool doubles as a screwdriver, wrench, trolley coin, ruler, and cutting edge - all combined in a tiny hair clip. 

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Flashlight Pen‍

Write day or night, with or without light! This refillable ballpoint pen features an optional LED light tip to write in low-light conditions. Keep it on your nightstand in case inspiration strikes!

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Wormhole, a Perpetual Pin Game‍

Wormhole is a never-ending game of tag. Spin the pin to reveal your mission, then find a target. This game can be played with endless players, for an infinite amount of time. It's a perfect game to play with friends, family, or coworkers while in transit.