8 Ways to Keep the TSA From Taking Your Phone

By Aemilia Madden

Updated on 7/14/2014 at 5:24 PM

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If you've got a Summer vacation planned, showing up at the airport with your phone not fully charged could be a dangerous idea. The Transportation Security Administration has implemented rules stating that if your phone can't be turned on at the airport, it may be confiscated. Breaking TSA's new cell phone regulations could lead to a serious inconvenience: traveling without your phone. So, when you're packing your bag for your next vacation, make sure one of these handy battery packs or chargers is stashed in your carry-on. Source: Getty

The rugged Incipio offGRID Battery Case ($70, originally $90) can handle some bumps while on the road and give your phone a 10-hour talk time boost.

Charge up the Incase Portable Power ($80) pack before you travel, and then use it to fully recharge an iPhone twice via the USB drive.

It's the size of a lipstick tube, but the Anker Astro Mini ($20, originally $40) can add a full charge to most smartphones.

Built for the Samsung Galaxy S5, the UNU Unity Battery Case ($70, originally $90), is NFC-enabled so that you can do all your usual phone tasks while charging with the case on.

The Eton BoostBloc ($81, originally $130), can be used to charge most any device thanks to the USB ports.

The Maxboost Protective Battery Case ($50, originally $100), for iPhone 5/5S can be switched on or off even when using the case, so that you're not constantly draining the extra charge.

Charge all your devices at once with the Jackery Giant+ Portable Charger ($40, originally $130).

Whatever phone you have, the JUNO POWER HUE Kard ($35, originally $50), has you covered when it comes to powering your device.