These Vintage Apple Devices Are Becoming More Popular Among Travelers & It's Clear Why

What's the saying? Everything old is new again. From fashion to media to technology, people just can't seem to stay away from vintage charm. For instance, music lovers and casual listeners alike have been reverting to a once-essential portable music device, the iPod. No, not the iPod Touch, which could basically pass as a simplified iPhone, but the older models with the iconic click wheel. People online have been reminiscing on a simpler time when their music listening wasn't bombarded by ads, phone calls, and subscription pop-ups, which ultimately pushed them to dig out their old iPods from high school. Even kids today who didn't grow up around iPods have been dabbling with the technology, wondering what it was like to live in a time when Spotify Wrapped didn't exist.

Some people have also realized that the iPod is perfect for travel. Obviously, it is a portable music device. But some users online claim iPods are better for travel than your tricked-out iPhone, even though it is much simpler technology in comparison. But does this viral music travel trend actually hold up in today's tech climate?

An iPod's slim, compact build makes it easy to slip into your jeans pocket or bag. While it is another piece of technology, it doesn't add a ton of extra weight to your stuff. The devices require wired headphones, which are better for travel than small Bluetooth earbuds. While some may see the wired headphones as taking a step back, some prefer to avoid wearing AirPods on an airplane because of how easy they are to lose. The iPod's battery also lasts for days. One blogger discussing the iPod, Aditya Darekar, raves about the iPod, saying, "The battery life on standby is amazing and didn't disappoint me on weekend trips where I didn't even bother to carry its charging cable."

Users who swear by the iPod emphasize that the absence of distractions is the best feature of the MP3 player. No ads, no algorithms, no calls that will pause your music. One Reddit user says, "I can be out in the middle of nowhere and my iPod works. I can also ignore the world while listening to music on my iPod. It's not online; I don't get pestered by notifications, etc." It's a great way for users to enjoy their music without distraction, the perfect way to disconnect on vacation. The iPod does not need Wi-Fi or cellular data to play music on the go, making it the perfect way to keep the tunes going off the grid.