Whether you’re staying home, driving across the state or traveling around the world, get all the technology you’ll need.

The holiday season is that unique time of year in which nearly all of us have plans of one sort or another, involving family, friends, and great memories, so this year, make sure that your mobile tech is up to the task.

These days, more of us than ever will travel to make sure that we can be with our loved ones over the holidays.

While you’re on the road or in the air, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are armed with the right mobile tech to keep yourself up to date with the latest important information, in communication with your destination, and occupied when you have long periods of waiting ahead of you. Once you get there, there are lots of devices that will help you to share laughs and create memories that you’ll save for years to come.

This year, plan your mobile tech early so that you can make sure you have what you need, and get it for great sale prices.

Start with the right smartphone and know that it is ready with everything you need to communicate with your friends and family. Whether you’re going to them or they’re coming to you, make sure that you’ve added their numbers to your address book, that you have contacted your provider to ensure that you have the right plan for your communication needs and location, and that you have added a password to your device to keep its contents safe in case it is ever lost or stolen.

Invest in an ebook reader or a tablet that will help you and other family members to be able to kill time while you’re waiting in an airport or while your kids are sitting in the back seat complaining that they are bored. Ebooks, videos, and apps are a fantastic way to make the hours fly by.

Consider a digital camera for those precious moments. If your smartphone is already equipped with a good one, you may already have all you need for pictures and videos. But if you want even better quality or if you like using an independent device, then this could be a top tech pick for you.

Finally, one of the most crucial elements that you should never forget, to ensure that every single one of those rechargeable mobile tech devices will be ready for you whenever you need them, is a portable battery pack. Get one with two charging ports so that your smartphone and camera can recharge at the same time, or to make sure that both kids will never stop being entertained by their portable game consoles, even on the longest drives. Even if you face a bit of a winter blackout, you’ll have all the battery power you need.