I’m a pretty seasoned traveler at this point in my life. Packing and preparing for a trip is rather formulaic for me nowadays. With all my recent travel I’ve had this year, I went ahead and gave my travel essentials a refresh. Today I am sharing my travel essentials that I almost always have with me on any given trip. These travel items will no doubt make your next trip a breeze.
SARAH AND LEAH’S TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Tumi Weekender
This is my secret weapon for long trips or for trips I may want to do some shopping on. I bring it on the plane with me with any valuables I don’t feel comfortable checking but I also leave some room to spare for any items I may pick up on my travels that may not fit on my suitcase.
Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless headphones
I haven’t gotten on a plane without my noise cancelling headphones in a decade. They work to drown out background noise on plans and help me be able to get some sleep and also lower my anxiety on flights that have a lot going on (loud talkers, crying children, etc, etc, etc.)
I love that this pair is wireless, too.
Mobile Hotspot
When I don’t want to rely on having wifi provided by someone else, and especially when traveling solo or overseas, I always have this handy device in tow. The data packages are cheap and I love that it is so easy to carry around. They’ve since given it a makeover but same reliable internet and super cheap data packages. It definitely gives me peace of mind when I travel.
Powerstation
A god-send! This is great for days where you don’t want to deal with the anxiety of finding an outlet to charge your phone. It lasts for several hours and goes to work quickly.
I also always bring this one which has a magnet to attach to your iPhone for easy re-upping a charge while on the go.
Truffle Clarity and Jet Set Cases
This pouch may not look like much but it is a god-send for packing liquids. It fits so much and easily is wiped out if any liquids happen to leak. I also love that I can easily see what all is in there and find what I need right away.
It’s been a toiletry game changer for my travels and I now have one in nearly every size they make. I use them to store cords, small electronics and other travel accessories. I also own their Jetset Cases which are also so good. They fit so much more than you’d imagine!
Kindle
Buying a Kindle revolutionized my ability to breeze through books while traveling. I absolutely love how lightweight it is, how easy it is to download books and that it is waterproof which makes pool and bath reading a possibility.
Band Aids
For any issues with blisters while walking in shoes I always pack these blister Band-Aids and then my favorite Nexcare bandages for any additional needs I may have while on the road.
Wellness Complex
I swear by bringing this stuff when I travel. You can take up to 3 every few hours for maximum immune support and I swear it has helped me kick the onset of colds.
Cuyana Cosmetic Cases
You’ve heard me talk about these for forever but they are the best. I use the larger one for my makeup and the smaller for any medicine or must-haves on the plane in my carry on tote. I also have things packed in at least one or two of the Cuyana Leather Pouches every trip, too. (Can you tell I love pouches!?) They hold so much and truly beautifully made.
Dual Voltage Curling Iron
This inexpensive curling wand works wonders and is dual voltage so once plugged into my adapter while overseas it is ready to go.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
This stuff is so great to serve as in-flight mask and moisturizer in one. You don’t have to remove it so it is perfect for travel and it helps fight the dehydration I often experience on long flights.
Ball Cap
I like to have a ball cap in my suitcase always in case of rainy days or sunny days.
SPF
I always, always pack SPF and this is my favorite one for on the go face touch ups in particular.
Travel Wallet
And as for a travel wallet, I don’t use cash much these days so I just use my normal every day wallet which is this YSL card case that has held up so well with lots of use.
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Hope you find this a handy resource for your future travels! Several of these items would make great gifts for the traveler in your life, too!
