As you prepare for an upcoming vacation or dream of your future adventure, certain essential items should always be on hand – like silk eye masks that help promote restful flights or portable misting fans to provide additional cooling support.
Foam earplugs are another must-have item, as they can make all the difference in helping you sleep soundly in noisy environments.
1. Luggage Tag
Luggage tags provide your luggage with easy identification. Furthermore, airlines and transportation staff can contact you easily if it becomes lost or mishandled.
Put both your initials and last name clearly written on the tag for easy airline identification via flight manifest, while keeping your information safe from hackers or scammers.
Assemble items in bright hues so they’ll be easy to spot on the carousel, such as packing cubes, travel compression bags, portable power banks and decoy wallets.
2. E-Reader
E-readers are an increasingly popular choice among travellers who wish to read while travelling, offering many advantages over physical books or tablets, including being able to store thousands of titles within a relatively compact device.
Some e-readers also include cellular connectivity for seamless reading when offline – ideal for remote travel or places with limited Wi-Fi availability.
Some e-readers are waterproof, making them suitable for use at the beach, pool or while canoeing or kayaking – however these devices may not perform optimally when touched with wet fingers.
3. Power Adapter
Travel adapters make plugging in any electronic device while traveling abroad easy, as they adapt the shape of the plugs to fit local electrical outlets.
Some devices, such as hair dryers, require a voltage converter or transformer in order to function. Make sure it has an appropriate wattage rating so it can manage the load of your device.
The ideal travel adapters feature plugs compatible with all regions around the world and both grounded and ungrounded prongs for charging devices – Apple World Travel Adapter Kit is one such suitable example.
4. Luggage Strap
Luggage straps are an indispensable travel companion. Not only will they keep your suitcase securely fastened to the luggage cart, they will also easily identify it among all of its counterparts in a sea of luggage. Most come equipped with quick-release or locking fastening systems for ease of use based on personal preference and needs.
This adjustable nylon strap comes equipped with vegan leather accents and a heavy-duty metal buckle that won’t break during rough baggage handler handling. Available in various colors, monogrammed versions are also available to add some personalization if desired; while its built-in reusable bag tag helps travelers identify their bags at baggage claim.
5. Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
When you need to keep in touch with colleagues, family, and friends on-the-go, a portable wi-fi hotspot is indispensable. They connect directly to cellular networks for high-speed data connectivity that can be shared among multiple devices.
Rent or buy one for short or longer trips depending on your needs and requirements; ideal for international travel to avoid roaming charges! For maximum speed, battery life and coverage with easy user controls and affordable plans. The top model offers speed, battery life and coverage in an intuitive app paired with affordable plans.
6. Travel Journal
A travel journal is an invaluable keepsake that can take you back to all of the places and moments that brought out the best in you, while providing an opportunity to reflect upon the journey itself and what lessons can be taken away from it.
Keep a travel journal, especially if you frequently travel. Find a hardcover journal that is durable enough to withstand being put into and taken out of your bag, like this wanderlust-themed Moleskin journal.
7. Noise-Cancelling Headphones
No matter whether you prefer podcasts, audiobooks, or music when traveling, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is essential. These headphones use active noise cancellation to reduce distracting ambient noise levels.
For optimal travel headphones, consider models with comfortable padding, long battery life and compact carrying cases. Furthermore, look for models equipped with hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), which filter out low frequencies like bus and plane engines while maintaining clarity for human voices – this model from Anker offers all these features at a fair price.
8. Leather-Bound Journal
Travel can be an incredible journey that is full of unforgettable moments and details that quickly pass us by. A leather journal helps keep track of these memories by keeping all those small details from fading from memory over time, but which contribute to an extraordinary trip. Choose from our variety of full leather journals in various colors for writing about your experiences while exuding style; additionally check out our leather messenger bags, wallets and belts to complete the look during your travels!
9. Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones
These wireless headphones feature an open design to let sound in while remaining comfortable and secure for active use. Their neoprene carry case features a carabiner clip for convenient portability.
StayHear+ Sport headphones come equipped with two sets of StayHear+ Sport ear tips in small, medium, and large sizes to provide a secure fit for all ears. Furthermore, these wireless earbuds support Bluetooth & NFC pairing, volume-optimized EQ settings and boast up to 6 hours of playback per charge!
They offer superior sound compared to both the AKG N200 Wireless and AfterShokz Trekz Air bone-conducting headphones, but aren’t as great as Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones.
10. Waterproof Mac
Charles Macintosh of Scotland first invented the raincoat known as a Mac in 1823 by impregnating fabric with naphtha (an oily byproduct of tar) to produce waterproof and flexible rainwear.
Frogg Toggs’ Mac in a Sac set may not compete with expensive Gore-Tex jackets, but it offers convenient and cost-effective weather protection when traveling abroad. Packs down into almost nothing for storage in your backpack!
