Essential Travel Items
What’s in our Bags?
Packing for full-time travel (or even shorter trips!) requires a balance of efficiency, versatility, and practicality. With limited space and a need to stay organized on the go, choosing the right items can make all the difference in your journey. Whether you're navigating airport security, hopping between destinations, or simply aiming to travel light, there are certain must-have essentials that seasoned travellers swear by. From space-saving solutions to handy gadgets and non-liquid toiletries, these items will help you stay prepared, comfortable, and stress-free, no matter where your adventures take you. Here's a breakdown of the essentials every traveller should pack. These are items we never travel without no matter what type of trip we’re heading on.
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Bags
Here you’ll find find everything “bag” related - from the very basics, including our preferred suitcases and backpacks, to bags within bags! This section also includes purses, toiletry bags, reusable bags and organizational bags.
Carry on Suitcase
NOMATIC Travel Pack
Toiletry Bag
Anti-Theft Purse
Drybag
Reusable Bags
Compression Packing Cubes
TSA Approved Liquid Bag
Collapsible Sling
Crossbody Sling
Passport / Document Holder
Cable/Cord Organizer
Drawstring Bag
Electronics
In this section you’ll find all the electronic items we never travel without. Most things are small and don’t take up too much space but definitely come in handy on the road.
Bluetooth Speaker
USB Fan
Surge Protector
Back up Charger
Amazon Fire TV Stick
USB Lights
Universal Adapter
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Toiletries
Toiletries are often the things you don’t account for but can really add up. When you’re doing carry-on only they often can add up quickly, and many full size bottles can take up a lot of much needed space. One of the best pieces of advice we can give is to try to find any item in a small, solid version.
Solid Shampoo
Solid Conditioner
Solid Face Cleanser
Solid Foundation
Blush Stick
Random / Misc. Items
This is all the things we aren’t sure where to categorize but they’re still so important. Our coffee filters have come in handy hundreds of times and we never travel without laundry strips!
