The Great British Summer is here, and whether you're jetting off abroad, heading to a festival camping under the stars or spending a weekend with the family, a little preparation can help ensure your hearing devices are ready for the journey too.

We’ve gathered some practical travel tips and useful products that can help you stay connected and hear your best wherever summer takes you.

Before you go: your hearing aid travel checklist

Before heading off, it’s worth checking you have:

• A protective carry case for your aids
• Cleaning tools and wipes
• Spare batteries (if applicable)
• Charging cables and power supplies
• A power bank for charging on the go
• Any accessories you regularly use, such as wireless microphones
• Travel insurance that covers your hearing aids

Taking a few minutes to prepare before you go can save a lot of stress later!

Tips for Flying With Hearing Aids

Catching a flight somewhere exotic? Airports can be noisy, busy places, and important announcements aren’t always easy to hear.

Top tips:

• Keep hearing aids, chargers, and batteries in your hand luggage
• Don’t pack essential hearing equipment in your checked baggage
• Charge rechargeable hearing aids fully before travelling
• Download airline apps where possible, as many provide gate changes and announcements directly to your phone

Useful products:

• Portable charging cases for rechargeable aids
• Accessories for streaming audio from your phone or in-flight entertainment

Worth a read: useful guides for flying with hearing aids

How to Enjoy In-Flight Entertainment With Hearing Aids >>

A Complete Guide to Flying With Hearing Aids >>

Camping and Caravanning with Hearing Aids

Getting away from it all really is wonderful - unless your hearing aid battery runs flat in the middle of nowhere!

Top tips:

• Take more batteries than you think you’ll need
• Pack a portable charger or power bank
• Store hearing aids in a dry container overnight
• Use a drying cups or drying system if you’re expecting damp weather

Useful products:

• Drying cups and capsules
• Hearing aid dehumidifiers
• Protective storage cases
• Spare hearing aid batteries
• Portable charging cases for rechargeable aids

Preparing for Festivals and Outdoor Events with Hearing Aids

Live music, food stalls and great company are all part of the fun, but festivals can also be noisy and crowded.

Top tips:

• Use retention clips or hearing aid sleeves if you’re worried about losing your aids
• Store hearing aids safely when sleeping in tents
• Keep hearing aids protected from rain and dust
• Arrange a meeting point with friends in case communication becomes difficult

Useful products:

• Hearing aid retention cords
• Protective hearing aid storage
• Drying systems
• Wireless microphones to help hear conversations in noisy environments
• Deafmetal jewellery - stylish safety clips and chains

Wearing Hearing Aids by the Pool or at the Beach

Sun, sand and water can be challenging companions for hearing aids.

Top tips:

• Remove hearing aids before swimming unless they’re specifically designed for water use
• Store hearing aids safely in a water (and sand!) proof container
• Avoid leaving hearing aids in direct sunlight
• Keep sand and sunscreen away from microphones and controls

Useful products:

• Ear Gear will help protect your aids from sand (and will reduce wind noise a little, too!)
• A dedicated storage box
• Hearing aid cleansing wipes for a quick fix

Staying With Friends and Family

A busy family home can sometimes be one of the trickiest listening environments there is!

Multiple conversations, background music and the TV all competing for your attention can make it difficult to follow what’s being said.

Top tips:

• Choose quieter spots for important conversations
• Ask family members to face you when speaking

Useful products:

• Wireless microphones and personal radio aids
• TV listening systems

A wireless microphone can be particularly useful around the dinner table, helping you hear speech over background noise.

Need help finding the right travel accessories?

Our team is always happy to help you choose products that are compatible with your hearing aids and suited to your travel plans.

Whether you’re looking for a portable charger, wireless microphone or a drying system, we’re here to help!

Have a fantastic summer and safe travels from all of us at Connevans ✈️

📧 Email us: info@connevans.com
📞 Call us: 01737 247571