Best world outlet adapter that works In 150+ countries? Kikkerland Universal Travel Adapter Review
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2017
- This Kikkerland Universal Travel Adapter has a slim profile that adapts electrical outlets of more than 150 countries. (Note: doesn't convert electricity). View Our Full Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/ki...
When on the road, our devices become home base-as in our connection with the homeland. So there’s nothing more important than having the proper power-up gear. The Universal Travel Adapter by Kikkerland helps with all that and more.
It's important to note that this WILL NOT convert the voltage of the outlet you're plugging into, so make sure your devices are dual voltage (most modern day devices are). If you're ever unsure, it's better to not risk it, as you may break your devices.
Out of all the plug adapters out there, this power outlet adapter is one of the smallest and most versatile. It covers most of the world (150+ countries) and easily stows into your bag when not in use.
One negative with this world outlet adapter is that it can sometimes block the outlet next to it with the yellow pieces that stick out the sides (for example, China and Australia). Despite this small negative, we at Pack Hacker would still recommend it highly.
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In this video, Tom Wahlin of Pack Hacker reviews the Universal Travel Adapter. Kikkerland.
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Another top notch entry in the series. Love the out takes at the end.
Thanks for taking a look Mike!
I am glad I watched this. I just got back from Australia, and I was so frustrated with the other port being blocked, that I was planning to cut off the side yellow pieces, but now I know I will need them for a configuration in the future.
We have 2 for 2 people, and at times that was not enough, so I think I will be ordering 2 more soon.
Hey Heather - glad you found the video useful. Those prongs can be frustrating at times, but they'll come in handy eventually! The amount you need certainly depends on how many devices you take with you, but luckily this adapter is pretty small so adding a couple more to your pack shouldn't take up much more room. Thanks for reaching out! 👍👍👍
- Rebecca
Watching this video because I just picked one up at a clearance store for 5 bucks. Definitely going in my backpack!
Awesome Erich! Sounds like you got a pretty good deal!
Awesome video! Thanks!
Glad it helped you out!
I'm going to order one myself now:) thanks !
Awesome- let us know how it works out for you!
I have one from apc. Very durable indeed. It is still in working condition since 2004.
Great to hear Jack Siow!
That is so amazing. I was just thinking if you can use it in US and New Jersey and Canada and Texas.
And Russia and Japan if you can, that’s amazing 5 inch tiny or portable outlet for countries
hey hey! Great review -- no link to the product in the bio?
Hey Jessie - glad you're digging the review. Here's the link to the Kikkerland Universal Travel Adapter packhacker.com/travel-gear/kikkerland/universal-travel-adapter/ 👍
- Rebecca
I noticed this video is from 2 years ago. Would you still recommend this adapter today?
Hey skianan - this is still a solid adapter that we've tested for over a year. Check out our full review for our usage timeline and more info. packhacker.com/travel-gear/kikkerland/universal-travel-adapter/ 😊👍
- Rebecca
Great video! Are the EU prongs retractable so that they don't stick out?
Hey kocior1987 - the prongs are not retractable. We wish they were!
Pack Hacker thank you!
Anytime!
To avoid confusion, call it what it is, an "adapter", not a converter.
When researching adapters I found that this adapter is withdrawn from the Swedish market due to safety regulations. (www.elsakerhetsverket.se/privatpersoner/Forsaljningsforbud/rese_adapter_10101/ ) I'd personally say: If you don't know what your're doing, don't use it. (Don't have a this-seems-to-work mindset when it comes to things that can start electrical fires. The smoke from a burning/melting adapter is very bad to inhale. For the same reason, I would be wary of using a plug that's has that leverage-problem mentioned in the video.)
Interesting - thanks for sharing this Andreas! Of course, safety and precaution are #1 when using any outlet conversion and we can see the specifics from your link.
(By the way, it looks like the ")" saved with the clickable part of the link. Can you edit?)
The same is true for most travel adaptors on the market. The most concerning issue is being able to use equipment that requires 16A in sockets that are only 2.5A but most outlets in Europe are rated for 16A with only a few in very old building still using 2.5A Type C plugs. Not having ground wire available is also an issue but most US devices don't use ground. Ground only provides protection from appliances with exposed wires. The the odds of that happening are very small. I mean, you wouldn't want to use a microwave or washing machine with it but it is fine for phones, alarm clocks, and other random things.
The original (Road Warrior) is made by a Japanese company, ad is almost always out of stock and hard to find. This Kikkerland model is a cheap copy.
How it compares to Road Warrior Travel Adapter?
Hey Rafal - we haven't tested the Road Warrior Travel Adapter. 😊
- Rebecca
Road Warrior is much better. The quality of the Kikkerland is very poor. In fact, Road Warrior invented this adaptor and holds the patent, Kikkerland licenses it.
Does this handle type G and type C cables as well?
Can you plug in other countries plugs into the Kikkerland adaptor? Thanks!
Yeah you can. But the Kikkerland adaptor is poor quality, I recommend the Road Warrior, it's exactly the same.
Pro tip: this is not a converter - it's an adapter. Those terms are not interchangeable.
Yo packhacker you there?
How can we help you out?
-Hannah
@@PackHacker yeah im just figuring out how to charge my powerbank and phone. How does tom do it?
het zalwel - you can charge your battery bank and phone through your laptop. And/or you can charge with a USB port that’s attached to a plug in the wall.
We’ll have a video coming out next month that will make this more clear too 😌
- Tom
@@PackHacker yes that would be awesome. I think alot of people wondering what would be the most minimalist way to organize all this.
het zalwel - stay tuned 😌
- Tom
This is illegal to use in the uk
Interesting - can you point us to a link that clearly states this? Thanks in advance!
DO NOT BUY THIS ADAPTER: I purchased this adapter three times and every single one had an issue. The first was cracked. The second had pins that wouldn't rotate, the third had incorrectly installed pins that wouldn't fit an outlet. After looking at the back of the page, I saw that they licensed a patent from a different company called "Road Warrior." They carry much higher-quality products and I haven't had an issue with them.