Tiny and easy to set up and use

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It comes with a 30-day Express VPN subscription (which typically runs $13 a month), too.

Front view of Aircove Go on a table at a restaurant

Aircove Go on a table at a restaurant.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Why use a VPN?

I might check my bank balance, I might have sensitive conversations via messaging apps.

Whatever the activity, a VPN keeps that data encrypted and secure.

Aircove Go back view with power, Lan 1&2, and internet ports.

Aircove Go back view with power, Lan 1&2, and internet ports.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Using the ExpressVPN Aircove Go

Set up was super easy.

I then went toexpressvpnrouter.com, hit the Get Started button, and followed the prompts.

The killer feature here is the ability to connect the Aircove Go to any Wi-Fi signal nearby.

Aircove Go portable wireless router rear view on tavern table

The back of the Aircove Go at the tavern.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

I just connected my MacBook Air to the “Aircove-237” connection on and using it as usual.

It works just as easily on my iPhone and iPad, and even my Nintendo Switch.

Whatever I use that has a Wi-Fi connection can go through this VPN router.

Aircove Go with coffee cup and book

Aircove Go with coffee cup and book.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Whether your charger has enough oomph will depend, but this one worked a treat.

Why Use the Aircove Go ExpressVPN Router?

The killer feature of the $170 Aircove Go, though, is its portability.