Travel Essentials You Can’t Live Without
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Every single time I plan a trip I reflect back on the hits and misses (and regretful purchases) along the way.
My closet is stockpiled with useless gadgets I got hoodwinked into buying, thinking they’d make my life easier on long flights or easier shlepping to and from airports and trains. I’m hoping you’ll gravitate towards my thoughts on streamlining down the gadgets and adopt my favorites.
Air travel game changer on tuning out the airplane noise and no longer being tethered to a cord.
Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter/Receiver for TV/Airplane to 2 Wireless Headphones – Wireless Adapter for AirPods, Airplane. This model can be shared with your travel companion. $54 bucks
This is ideal for multi-traveler itineraries for trains and planes. It’s larger than my secondary pillow and is great if you don’t have a lot of carry-on bags.
I like the medium pillow, it can be hooked onto your carry-on or stuffed in your backpack.
Why this is a game changer? It’s got an extension cord attached. You need that!
I have more useless bags full of these adapter than I know what to do with. Hotels and B&Bs never seem to locate a wall socket where you need it and if they do, you only have one. Make sure to get one of these with the power strip you need though, UBC-C; UBC-A, etc.
Why I like buying single compression bags verses value packs: Carry-On luggage requires clever packing strategies, maximizing every inch of your bag. This versatile cube features a cutting-edge compression system that reduces volume by up to 50%, allowing you to pack everything you need into one compact and organized package.
Why two is better than six and why I always use compression bags: When I first searched for travel cubes to try, I found so many selling sets of (4-6) in various sizes. I never ever use the larger bags and even some of the medium sized bags are too big for your limited space in a carry-on. For the price of this combo of two bags you’ll thank me. T-Shirts pack nicely in small bags as does underwear and socks.
Why I like these: No key to lose for one and they can easily connect to purse and backpack zippers.
These measure about 1.5” inches and are thin enough for most zippers sold by couponhub: 8 Pcs Metal Zipper Lock Clips Theft Deterrent, Keep The Zipper Closed Backpack Zipper Lock Clip are great for securing purse zippers, backpack zippers and securing your travel pillow to your carry-on luggage.
TRAVELARIM 22 Inch Carry On Luggage 22x14x9
TRAVELARIM 22 Inch Carry On Luggage 22x14x9: Airline Approved, with Wheels, Hard-shell plus a Small Suitcase that slips on the arms of the suitcase makes this a perfect match for travel.
This is one of my favorites due to it being expandable 2" more to offer you extra space for additional stuff on your way home for those treats. Designed with eight wheels and a telescoping handle for smooth handling and gliding.
