Finding ways to entertain yourself during load shedding is a crucial part of keeping your sanity this winter. If you are not properly prepared, you could find yourself going without electricity for hours with only your thumbs to twiddle. Keeping a couple of long-lasting gadgets on hand is the best way to avoid the load shedding boredom blues. From immersive audio experiences to vlogging adventures, these devices will keep your spirits high when the lights go out.

An Audio Oasis:

Load shedding can be an opportunity to escape from the world for a while and indulge in your favourite music or podcasts. Taking just 3,5 hours to fully charge, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are an audiophile's dream and deliver stunning sound. If you are in a hurry, just three minutes on charge will get you 3 hours of playback. Once fully charged, these immensely comfortable headphones will keep going for up to 30 hours which means no amount of load shedding will leave you stuck in silence. Stuffed full of industry leading technology, the WH-1000XM5s also features Adaptive Sound Control which learns your behaviour and the places you love to visit and adjusts your listening experience accordingly.

The WH-1000MX5s are available for just R7999 at incredible.co.za.

Unleash Your Musical Freedom:

If you prefer the freedom of movement while enjoying your favourite tunes, the Sony WH-CH720 wireless headphones are the perfect fit for you. With noise cancelling technology that includes dual noise sensor technology and an integrated V1 processor, you will be able to comfortably immerse yourself in your own world. These stylish and lightweight headphones offer remarkable battery life, letting you groove to your favourite beats for up to 35 hours on a single charge and can hit 50 hours with the noise cancelling feature turned off. Weighing just 192g, their comfortable design and industry leading sound quality, will keep your head bobbing through the powerless hours.

The WH-CH720s are available for just R2499 at incredible.co.za.

Content Creation Never Looked So Good:

One thing load shedding can be good for is getting your creative juices flowing and kick starting that vlog idea that has been rattling around in your head. Built specifically for vloggers, the lightweight ZV-1F is the perfect camera for content creators who want to make magic. With a battery that can shoot continuously for approximately 75 minutes, a flip-out screen for easy self-recording, award-winning image quality and a powerful image stabilisation, the ZV-1F is every vlogger’s ideal shooting companion. Equipped with a large innovative sensor, the ZV-1F ensures that you won't miss a single moment of your vlogging adventures, even when things get dim, and the lights go out.

The ZV-1F is available for just R12 995 at Ormsdirect.co.za.

The Portable Party Companion:

Who says load shedding means the party has to stop? With the Sony SRS-XV900 portable speaker, the party can continue long after the electricity has. This compact and powerful speaker delivers earth shaking sound quality that can keep going for up to 25 hours on a single charge. Whether you're hosting an outdoor gathering or simply enjoying some downtime at home, the SRS-XV900 will keep the energy alive with its immersive omnidirectional sound, vibrant LED lights and a plug and play karaoke system.

The SRS-XV900 is available for just R14 999 at Incredible.co.za.

Load shedding may disrupt our daily lives, but these long-lasting devices will make sure that the fun never stops.