Very good point... It is almost impossible to find a power strip which doesn't have a surge-surpresser on it these days. One of the reasons I went with the Monster Cable strip besides its compact size is that there were reviews for it that made it clear that it did work.

I should note that I also travel with two other power-related items:
1) A ground removal plug that you can find at any hardware store


2) A small three-to-one plug device



I rarely use either, but they take little room and can be a lifesaver when I do end up needing them.