Review: Tessan 35W Universal Travel Adapter

Heading abroad for a cycling event? You’ll probably need a travel adapter to keep your cycle computer, phone and other electronics charged throughout the trip.

It’s a small but essential bit of kit that’s all too easy to forget – if you’ve never had to panic buy one in airport departures, well, you’re a better planner than I am!

The Tessan 35W Universal Travel Adapter might have been designed exactly for this scenario. It’s a lightweight little unit that manages to pack in three plug adapters covering US/Australia, UK and EU. Not only that, but it comes with two USB ports and three USB-C ports allowing you to charge up to six devices at the same time. Perfect for that overnight or last-minute hotel room top-up.

I tested the Tessan back in May on the Italy Divide. Arriving in Rome late the night before the event started, it was put to immediate use in EU socket pin mode, to make sure my Coros Dura, iPhone, Garmin watch, rear light and power bank were all fully charged for the start line in the morning.

It worked perfectly: 35W is plenty for smaller cycling computers and phones. I didn’t take it on the ride itself – my dynamo hub and a power bank took care of business for a few days – but the Tessan is now a permanent fixture on family holidays, cycling trips, or any overseas adventure.

Size-wise, it’s only a little larger than a basic single-region adapter, but impressively compact considering all the features packed in. The socket pins retract when not in use, leaving only the orange tabs to interrupt the sleek surface. 

Overall I’m really impressed with this handy little unit. It may be overkill if you’re shooting for the most pared-down ultra racing pack list possible, but for anything else it’s well worth a place in your bag. You certainly won’t find better in the airport shop.

Tessan 35W Universal Travel Adapter – £27.99 on Amazon