There are tons of cool gadgets and gizmos out there. However, there are things we love, and things we need. Occasionally we come across gadgets that are irreplaceable. These are so useful and awesome that we would fleetingly mourn their absence, and look to buy another piece soon.

Here is a list of some such awesome gadgets no urban man should do without.

1. High-end Smartphone

Now now, don’t get me wrong. Many buy the priciest and shiniest, just to show off. A ‘high-end’ smartphone doesn’t necessarily mean the latest Apple or Samsung release. With the large scale influx of Chinese smartphone manufactures, the smartphone market is littered with flagship killers like the OnePlus 2 or Moto X 2nd Gen. These are both affordable and advanced.

What do you need it for you ask? Everything. A smartphone can be your tool for success. Make free calls/messages with your data plan. Read the latest and most insightful articles via reader apps like Feedly, Newsify or Faast. Wakeup motivated with lifestyle apps that remind you about your workout, morning tea and lunch. Upload, comment and share your ideas on Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn groups. Get your voice heard with a tweet that reaches billions and never forget a thing with to-do list apps like Sunrise Calendar, Wunderlist and Todoist. All of this at the touch of a button. It's that easy. 

Get the drift?

2. Smart Watch

Most brush aside the additional expense of getting another gadget that needs to be plugged in before going to bed. Truth is, an affordable smartwatch can be an asset you’d want to keep handy.

Think of it, you don’t have to reach for your phone to look at a message, or to look at that to-do list for the day. No more having to answer that irritating telemarketer or browsing through endless menus. Just swipe at your wrist or tell your watch what you want, and you’re good to go. It saves time and energy.

3. Power Bank:

Gone are the days when you had to stock external batteries. Carry a single large-capacity portable powerbank to keep your digital devices juiced anywhere and anytime. A 10,000 MAh+ powerbank will ensure stable power supply to all your gadgets, and  allow you to move freely without ever worrying about running out of battery.

4. Bluetooth Headsets (Mic)

Imagine holding a smartphone to your ear during an overly-long client call. That way you can’t do a full range of motions. Not to mention the muscle ache afterwards. Free your hands, get a Bluetooth headset.

If you feel awkward wearing it in public, use it while driving, at work, and while doing the laundry at home. This will ensure your smartphone is safe and your concentration is on the job at hand.

5. Multi Grooming Kit

Long gone are the days when grooming was perceived as a predominantly ‘woman's activity’. For the modern man, grooming is absolutely critical. It is a key factor to his personality, and offers him oodles of confidence. A well-groomed man can make a lasting impression.

Having your own shaving kit will save you time and money you waste in a salon. Have a multi grooming kit for your entire body. It should not only have a trimmer to keep your moustache and beard well trimmed, but also keep your body hair in check.

6. Power & Hand Tool Kit

A man in need is a man indeed. Humankind has crafted innovative tools across the centuries of his existence that have allowed him to combat forces tougher than him, and still survive.

The advancements in technology and society have taken away a lot of those worries. We can now outsource a lot of this work that our forefathers had to take care of.

However, a very basic set of tools for home repairs and maintenance would mean you don’t always dial the carpenter or plumber to install that shelf or fix that shower head. It saves you the money, and the hassle.

7. Air Fryers

“How the hell do you fry something without oil?” you ask. You can’t, honestly. An air fryer uses hot air and a grill to heat your food. That saves a lot of oil, and therefore a lot of calories. If you love fries while watching your favorite movie or TV series, this is a must.

Load up to 800 gms of munchies, and you’re good to go. While the outcome may not seem anything like frying, it surely is a step in the right direction for people willing to curb calorie intakes.

8. Media Streaming Devices

You can now watch your content on a big screen via wireless streaming. Browse the internet’s vast entertainment library on your TV. As compared to regular cable and DTH networks, these can even save money.

It’s simple and effective. The sweetest part is that the market is littered with options to suit every pocket.

9. Swiss Army Knife

Contrary to public perception, a knife isn’t always meant to be a weapon that can cause harm. A Swiss Army Knife is a pocket-sized knife with multiple tools. It lets you fix and open a wide variety of things without the hassle of carrying a toolbox. It’s meant for the common man as he goes about his daily life.

While ‘Swiss Army Knife’ is almost a name-brand now, the official Swiss Army brands are produced by Wenger and Victorinox. However, there are a thousand other companies that offer more affordable multi-tools.

10. USB OTG Flash Drive

USB OTG pendrives are life savers if your phone has limited internal storage. They let you directly access data on an external storage device on the go. This way you can play movies or music without storing them on your phone.

OTG Drives save you from clogging your device’s internal memory and bypass data costs you incur while transferring everything to cloud based backup options.