51H4tRmNlDL._SL1000_We’ve all been there. You need to get out of the office, so you pack up your laptop and head down to Starbucks to get some work done. You’re no dope, you brought your charger, but every plug is taken. Luckily, you have this Monster power strip.

With a short cord that wraps around the body of the strip and plugs into one its sockets, the Monster Outlets To Go power strip is easy to throw into any bag. You can turn one grounded plug into four, and the rugged cord can power quadruple the chargers.

Sure, Belkin makes a similar strip with two USB ports, but the plugs are close and easily covered by bulky chargers. Plus, the cordless design makes it inconvenient in hotel rooms. There is plenty of space on the Monster option for power bricks of any size and the 11-inch cord keeps things flexible without being unruly.

A different version from Monster swaps out one of the plugs for a 2.1a USB port, capable of charging tablets or any other USB-powered device. Either way you go, this little power strip is an essential piece of kit for your travel bag or even your everyday work pack. It’s currently available on Amazon for $11.12 —  44 percent off the list price.

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