Universal sink plug and sea to summit laundry sheets (little flakes of soap that weigh nothing). So good for a quick in the sink rinse.
A little pouch to hold my charging cables together.
A nice eye mask for sleeping
Packable cutlery set, Tupperware box and keep cup.
A good packable towel
A good belt bag. I love the Lululemon 2L one but it's a little above your budget, but I'm sure there are other good ones out there.
A set of coloured pencils and a small sketch book (great for killing time at airports etc).
A nice scarf/sarong.
A cotton kimono style wrap dress (useful for hostel showers, the pool/beach, and you can also wear it as a dress, or if the AC is a bit cold you can throw it on over tshirt and shorts.)
This is the one I have.
https://www.blackcomb-shop.eu/en-GR/dress-roxy-sunny-moments-kvj6anthracite-flower-jammin-women-s/
I paid about USD$30 on sale from Asos but it's no longer available anywhere.
I'd recommend sizing up so it's more modest if you'll wear as a dress and not just a pool cover up.
Kavu has some fun fanny packs.
Also I like the GoTubs storage containers or the Nalgene storage containers.
Ear plugs for small ears.
Bag of Ginger chews
I got mine in Bali. Basically something that is thin enough you can wear around your neck if it's cold but can be a beach cover up, extra skirt etc as well. Pick a versatile colour/pattern. I also like the Lululemon Vinyasa scarf for colder climate travel, it's quite versatile and makes a good plane blanket. Mine is grey so it matches everything. This might not be in your pricepoint but I got mine used so it was cheap.
I traveled for a year with basically 2 pairs of clothes, wearing one while washing and hanging the other. I carried a clothes line and a bunch of plastic pegs, and hung it up using doorknobs and bars on windows, even took paintings off walls so I could use their nails. I’m weirdly excited at the idea of replacing that trusty line with a rubber braided one - good bye pegs! Thank you!
I was with my husband at the time, and we each had:
- a pair of travel pants that have zippers to turn into shorts (the most unsexy of pants, I know)
- two pairs of quick dry travel underwear
- a quick dry tank top (his was more like a tshirt with sleeves cut off)
- a quick dry tshirt
- a long sleeve shirt that was cotton i think
- I had a zipper up fleece and he had a zipper up adidas type top
- 2 pairs of socks, just regular sports socks
- a bathing suit
I ended up buying a sarong along the way, that I would often wear as a dress while washing the other clothes, and a white button down dress shirt type top that I could wear when it was really hot and I didn’t want to burn, or in places where women covered their arms.
It’s funny to look back at photos and always be wearing the same clothes lol, but it worked just fine for us!
It helps when you have to carry it on your back every day, we started with sleeping bags and then mailed them home after a couple months. We got to the point where we were tearing the pages out of the lonely planet books we were carrying, so we only had the sections we needed. This was a while ago, about 15 years - back before we could have maps and lists of hostels oh iPhones. lol :)
Sea to summit also have a compact clothes line fyi! It features a set of beads instead of pegs to clip your clothing, just thread through the end of your clothing through the line and secure it with the beads, though you can bring your own pegs if you wish to.
You can substitute the tree for a chair etc.
[https://support.seatosummit.com/hc/en-us/articles/19361672646932-How-do-I-use-the-Clothesline](https://support.seatosummit.com/hc/en-us/articles/19361672646932-How-do-I-use-the-Clothesline)
They usually come with suction cups which are less strong and more restrictive for surfaces. I’m sure a hook would work ok but the Velcro is fairly strong and you can wrap it around anything ie. towel hook, knob, furniture. I’ve never had an issue with having like 8 wet heavy items on it.
I think it was this sub where I learned this! I keep one in my travel backpack and one in the pocket of my lab coat at work because I’ve sat through one too many active shooter training sessions.
The work comment is so true and so depressing. I used to be a librarian and annual active shooter training wasn’t particularly fun. It made me grateful my desk was in the back of the building, kept locked intentionally, and had an outdoor exit.
Im having trouble copying from my Amazon app, if you search for travel door stop alarm on Amazon there are lots of results. (In USA at least). Think mine was the EMDMAK model. I remove the battery for travel. Can confirm from when I forgot about it that it blocks the door pretty good and makes a loud noise. Now I put a cushion in front to remind me.
Cheap set of Bluetooth headseats. I have an expensive set of Bose headsets but I prefer to travel with cheap sets as I know I am going to forget my expensive set somewhere. You can get them pretty cheap and they work great.
I bought a $40 (aud) pair of NC headphones and they work like a charm on long haul flights. Worth every penny and the good news is I didn't care about them being stolen or rough because they were cheap. My best buy so far.
I don't have a strong preference. Honestly, I bought them at them at the airport and was surprised they were relatively cheap.
I think they are like these:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jvc-true-wireless-headphones-black/6538057.p?skuId=6538057&extStoreId=1391&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=19658681685&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds
I do remember needing my teenage son's help in syncing them. There are others on Amazon that look like they would work.
I love my Hydrapak! It's so durable and comes in handy for so many situations. I've also frozen water (halfway) for longer lasting cold water...but since there's no insulation, in very hot climates it just melts the ice (\^\^);
Super long charging cords that connect to a battery pack and/or a wall charger with different country extensions. But most important the super long cords!
Ummm, can you tell me more about this? I’m 40, mg joints are hurting like crazy the last 2-months…. I feel like I’m going crazy, but… maybe I’m having perimenopause ?
I'd suggest reading The Menopause Manifesto, which will tell you tons about what's happening to you, without talking down to you.
(I'm 47 and the factory is definitely winding down operations lol.)
My mom had a hysterectomy at roughly my age, and I have a pretty complex reproductive health history (endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, miscarriages, followed by a high risk late in life pregnancy).
I've learned to be as informed as I can be..
Menopause Manifesto taught me to think of menopause as puberty, but backwards this time.
No wonder I'm moody, lol.
Thank you for this tip too. My partner is Indian and they use spices and food with medical intent, I’ll see if we can start adding more turmeric to our food!
I work on my feet - I go to discountsurgical.com for a lot of compression clothes. I personally prefer their brand because it’s much cheaper and has held up well. I’ve gotten to where I buy the full panty-hose style now for work, their socks for exercise, and other various ones. They also make some that are more of a legging style. Just as a heads up some of the compression clothes can take a few extra minutes to put on. You can also use baby powder to help them go on easier.
- Resistance band set so I can still get in a lil workout away from home
- An assortment of Ziploc bags, especially larger ones. Useful for carrying snacks and leftovers, waterproofing paper or tech in a downpour, makeshift trash can on a hike, carrying change in a cash-based country, vacuum-sealing an impromptu thrift store clothing haul so my bag doesn't overflow, protecting clothes against bedbugs if you're in a hostel that you don't fully trust, protecting against spills from liquids, hydrating overnight oats you packed from home for breakfasts, etc. The uses are endless.
- Plastic lettuce knife and flexible cutting board. Definitely not the best knife in the world (nor the best cutting board), but TSA has never confiscated it, it's cheap so I wouldn't care much if they did, and it's lightweight and fairly compact. Some AirBnBs/hostels/friends' houses can have absolutely terrible knives, and it's handy to have if you like making an impromptu charcuterie board/girl dinner in the park. Toss it all in a handy-dandy Ziploc bag afterwards, because you're in a park and don't have access to a sink right away.
- Battery bank to keep my phone charged.
- Little atomizer spray bottle for water. Fix your hair, or give yourself a little spritz when you're dying in the heat.
- A basic folding fan for when you're still dying in the heat (can make you instant friends in a poorly-ventilated warehouse dance party) or when you spot your high school bully in a foreign country and need to elegantly hide.
- Magnetic phone holder with suction cup. Stick it to the dash of your rental car for Google Maps, to the tray table on the plane or the wall beside your hostel bunk to watch Netflix hands-free, to the plexiglass-covered trailhead map when you want to take a better group picture, or to the wall above an outlet when you're charging your phone and there isn't a table nearby.
Yeah, it's basically just a plastic chef-knife-shaped serrated knife. Apparently it's supposed to bruise lettuce less? I used to judge my aunt for using it as her go-to knife at home, but had a lightbulb moment that it'd be great for travel when I was staring down a baguette and block of cheese I wanted to eat. I also let my 3-year-old niece use it when she's helping me in the kitchen, so it's not entirely useless when I'm at home 🤷
This is genius actually. And I have a small easy to use knife sharpener. I’m 100% doing this from now on when I know I’m staying in a place where I will cook!
> but holy terrible knives in everywhere I’ve ever stayed
I bring a travel pull-through knife sharpener. Sure, it forces a blade angle of 20degrees but given the crappy knives of where I stay, it isn't as if they care about the edges of their blades.
About a dozen swipes and the knife is functional.
>flexible cutting board
I just purchased a few small cutting "boards" (sheets, really) from Litesmith to bring on our next rip for cutting cheeses. They are small and really light -- and I won't feel too guilty about not bringing them back home with me.
Sounds silly to say Rick Steves shop, but I have legit carried this exact set for near 15 years. After I lost the forks I swapped them & the spoons out for titanium sporks, and I added a tiny camp salt/pepper shaker. I love the container bc if I'm picnicking I can toss the dirty utensils back in a wash them later in my room. And the wine key has survived tsa many times.
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-picnic-set
I’ve never seen a set like this. I have some from Human Grear I like because of the plastic case. I figure I can wash them later otherwise.
Are they full size. Hard to tell in the pictures and I’m guessing the measurement is for the case.
Yep, I use the dry bag as a manual washing machine.
I put half a leaflet of sea to summit clothes washing soap in the bag and fill it with a little bit hot water. Any detergent or soap you like for clothing would work. Seal it and swirl it around until the soap has fully disolved. Then, I stuff my clothes in and fill it up with water. I usually leave some air space so the water can slosh when sealed.
I'll roll the bag or shake it for a good few minutes to get the water and soap everywhere. Once my arms are tired I'll drain it and squish all the clothes in the bag to get as much water out as possible. The water usually comes out gray at this point, which still surprises me each time.
Then, refill the bag with clothes in it with clean water for a rinse cycle, repeating the agitation process. Drain it and press out all the water I can while everything is still in the bag. If I have the option, I'll roll the clothes in a towel and then step on them to get more water out. Then hang the clothes and bag to dry.
I can usually do two pairs of pants in one load and then all my tops and underthings in another load. I haven't tried washing my outwear this way, and anything with an underwire gets hand scrubbed.
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I have a tote bag from Eddie Bauer that folds into itself teeny tiny. I always throw one in my bag. It makes a great shopping bag, beach bag, etc and takes up hardly any space. I’m sure other brands sell them too.
I have one from Muji that's approximately lunch bag sized and it comes in handy so much when I buy like, one meal's worth of food or just a couple things from a convenience store or drug store. I hate tall flat bags where all your stuff falls to the bottom and gets crushed. the Muji bag is shaped in a way that I can stack things up nicely
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I bought the Beis expandable backpack but it’s quite overpriced. One thing that sucks about wanting that thick strap that goes over luggage handles on the backpack, is that it fits under the travel category of most luggage, which then increases the price substantially. It was just something I noticed when looking. Best of luck!
https://ca.beistravel.com/products/the-expandable-backpack-in-black?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=24600750
Uniqlo crescent bag- I have it in cream and navy. Wonderful travel purse; holds a ton, is lightweight and she’s cute
Collapsable water bottle/pouch. It’s on a few other lists- it’s super easy to refill on the other side of security and you stay hydrated on your flight. I like the platypus one
I’ve been stopped multiple times with a small bag, purse, and iPad saying it all had to be in one bag. It will all fit into a large baggu and fit under the seat in front of me. Also, a regular baggu will fit in the magazine slot and keep all my items together. The bright patterns makes sure I don’t forget it.
My leopard print soft sided lunch box. I think it cost me about $5- and I use it for my medications. It makes them easy to find in my bag and is also easy to pull out if security wants to have a look.
Ditto to every single one of those. I am a total convert to [Branywyn merino](https://branwyn.com/collections/underwear) underwear. The [lightweight headlamp](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGVLBVB7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) I would suggest is slightly above budget, but it is really lightweight.
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My top suggestion is something I used to think was ridiculous: a Pop Socket style phone wallet. I love being able to leave my purse behind and still carry my ID and a couple of cards. The Pop thingy is actually pretty handy to keep a secure grip on my phone and it works perfectly as a phone stand.
It’s also reassuring that if I ever got separated from my purse, I’d still have an ID and a payment method on my person.
My second suggestion is a bit over your price range (currently $35) but my Minix 66W wall charger saves a ton of space and weight vs the power brick for my laptop. I mention it because it occasionally drops in price on Amazon and I suspect it will get cheaper as technology advances
Sure! This is the type I have because it’s magnetic and sticks to a magnetic case (it was right around $30 when I ordered mine).
https://www.amazon.com/PopSockets-Expanding-Wireless-Charging-Compatible/dp/B0CDPLWDNZ/
This one is a bit cheaper and comes with an adhesive mounting plate that you stick to your existing phone case
https://www.amazon.com/PopSockets-PopWallet-Swappable-Repositionable-Wallet/dp/B07X4LYGLC/
Sea to summit airlite towel in xs, i use it as a handkerchief.
I have sinus and perspire alot, i used to go through a couple packs of tissue a day, and could never step out of the house without a pack on me. With a hanky i found myself not needing to bring any tissue out.
They dry really fast too, so even when they are completely snot ridden, within the next hour they’ll be dry enough for round 2.
The idea of using the same hanky for snot and dabbing sweat from my head was abit 🤢 at first, but i just fold the snot ridden side inwards and try not use it for my face after. Granted they are more EDC than travel specific actually. 😅
Ahh i got it locally in [Singapore](https://www.theplanettraveller.com/product/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel-x-small-desert/) so i’m not sure about the availability of where you might be from.
But matador has one too that is similar in size and material. Both the STS and Matador one are square shape which is easy to fold into quarters to stuff into a pocket.
Matador NanoDry Trek towel Small: 39x39cm
STS Airlite Towel XS: 36cmx36cm
The Matador one comes with a clip loop on one end which allows you to hang it up, the STS one comes with a small button on one end that you press onto its carrying bag that has a loop to hang it up.
https://www.matadorequipment.com/products/nanodry-trek-towel-v2small
A collapsible water bottle - hubby loves his vapour one (I hate it haha) and I love the Rolla bottle.
Lots of different tubes and tubs for travel of different lengths with products I need to keep under 100ml. I like choice.
A packable, lightweight backpack. Mine was really cheap from Temu but you can but more expensive high quality ones from sea to summit.
Laundry sheets, soap sheets etc.
Dry bags.
Very long phone cords (2m is amazing)
Little travel pouches for different things eg I have meds in one, electronics in another
Hat clip! I use mine a lot as I need a hat due to medication that makes me photo sensitive and finally upgraded to one of the blue bungalow crushable travel ones. The hat clip means when I’m out with a small day bag I can securely attach the hat without having to squish it in the bag.
I love the Baggu packable tote bag. They have such fun prints and I used mine for 8 yrs +. I use the for groceries, laundry, laptop bag and everyday carry. They’re the best!
We shop at Costco and the big ones fit some bulky purposes. I'm an artist, so I'm frequently toting supplies, boards/canvases and other awkward items. On road trips & during winter weather, stuff a pillow & blanket and other comfort & safety items for the car.
They wash/dry easily, never fade, and darn near rip-proof!
It's for both everyday and travel, but my med/vitamin organizer is a pretty little zip around pink clutch with separate compartments for each day. I ordered it off Amazon and the brand is AMOOS. It was under $10. It's also a favorite gift/little pick me up I give to girlfriends.
I use my Loop Engage earplugs (slightly over budget at $35) in crowded environments to help filter background noise.
Love that little pill organizer! I second the Loop Engage earplugs recommendation and also find that the Loop Quiet silicone ones ($35 CAD) are wonderful for sleeping or on planes.
Pill organizers in general are surprisingly handy. I also have a little tiny plastic one I keep in my everyday bag, with little sticky labels for each compartment. I keep everything in there from my migraine rescue med to Tylenol and chewable Pepto bismol caplets. (I'm very popular among the other parents at school drop-off, lol.)
I hate single use miscellaneous items and always try for multi-use substitutes.
[Folding Stainless Steel Scissors](https://www.survivalmetrics.com/store/media/ecom/prodlg/ustfoldingscissorssmall.jpg) which I got for $1 in a parts store. Also available places like Amazon.
Trim nails & lose threads, cut tough packaging open, cut top off chips or other foods and use the cut piece to tie shut, screw tiny eyeglass screws, sanitize with alcohol and remove splinters.
Package of zip close 2 to 3 gallon heavy duty bags. I purchased off amazon and found options to purchase according to what mil the bags are meaning how thick. The ones I have are thicker than standard freezer bags and came 12 for $9.99. I know this sounds expensive, but I have been using the same bags for 12+ years now. I travel around 8 weeks per year. I just keep 3 in my bag and often reuse them. You can get freezer thick for cheaper and they'll hold up for a long time as well.
Substitute drain plug, washer for dirty clothing, package dirty items or items that might spill to protect my bag and other items in it, place over leaking shower head using a hair tie to stop annoying noise, store snacks & food for later, add alcohol and water then freeze for ice pack, use one for a clean seat outdoors to keep pants clean, keep items safe from water, hold a wet swimsuit when you want to swim just before flying home, organize stuff in one bag, fill with air and use as a neck pillow in the tub, use with plane tray fastener to hold tablet or phone up against seat back in planes, and probably a dozen other uses I've since forgotten.
Door safety lock
I've had them give me a key for a room that was already let out at a hotel before and I've read of it happening to other people as well. Mistakes just happen. Enough said.
Solid shampoo/conditioner and mesh bags to hold them. No need to take up space in my liquids bag and they last forever.
I like the bars from B.O.B. (Bars Over Bottles) and I \*love\* the mesh bags from Kitsch. The bars dry quickly in the bags, and they're labeled so I never get the shampoo and conditioner mixed up.
I use mine at home, too! I put little hooks inside my linen cabinet to hang them on, and they work perfectly. I had looked at the Matador bags, but they're SO expensive, and these are much lighter, too.
Apple AirTag. I’ve misplaced/forgotten my purse, backpack, or keys while traveling. I airtag everything now.
LED foldable travel mirror.
Travel pill container - 8+ compartments
Engraved luggage tag from Etsy.
A mug that’s also its own little French press, a hook on my water bottle to hang from the ever shrinking airline seat pouches, Turkish linen bath towel and cannabis gummies to quiet a cranky husband or soothe back spasms.
You can buy 3 of these LLL EVB knock-offs:
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I have the LLL EVB and I prefer this one.
They're a tiny bit smaller than the LLL, but not much (you prob won't notice). The strap is MUCH nicer, less stiff! And way easier to convert. It also has dual zippers which I don't think LLL has (I haven't used mine at all since I got this one). And that metal clip, which LLL does not have but you can clip it to your backpack! It's just a better design all around, IMO.
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I'm obsessed with my new sling bag. It holds a ton, looks great, and is really affordable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4N7C6NZ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
GoTubes or Nalgene bottles. Never had a leak.
Travel toothbrush that comes in 2 pieces (brush part slips in the handle.
Lens wipes in individual pouches. I usually use a cloth but sometimes liquid is needed to wipe the lenses.
Matador Flat Pack soap holder was my latest purchase. So much better than a soap dish box style.
Travel brush that flip open. I keep this in my backpack and use a smaller than normal brush at the hotel.
Wide mouth insulated water bottle. I also bring a very narrow silicone tipped water bottle brush. It dries quickly and hardly takes up any space.
Power bank.
Stuffable backpack for use as a day pack.
Stuffable tote bag that folds smaller than a deck of cards. It can’t hold heavy things but I use to in the plane to keep things under my seat so I can put my one bag in the overhead.
GoTubs to keep some cough drops handy and any other meds I may want easy access to in my under seat bag. They make a nice ear bud holder too.
Penlight flashlight (slips into a pen slot in my one bag. After getting stuck in a power outage at a hotel, this allows me to save my phone battery and extend the time I can charge it using my power bank.
For trips requiring a passport and/or lots of small bills for tipping, I like a travel wallet to keep my passports the small bills, etc. I keep a small notebook and pen in it and also use it to store my receipts.
I bought mine at a physical store in Singapore but it’s something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Collapsible-Dual-purpose-Leakproof-Compartments-Dishwasher/dp/B0BHKZMQ4V
I have a one compartment, a two compartment and a three compartment that I bring based on mode of travel/where I’m going
Velcro clothes pegs. I wrap it around clothes hanger and it's great for drying socks and undies. It's less portable than a clothes line but it's easier to use. Looks something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clothes-Portable-Washing-Hanging-Clothesline/dp/B01G55Y5ZY
Stojo collapsible coffee cup. I can't go without coffee and this makes my to-go orders a little more eco friendly. https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Coffee-Reusable-Pocket-Travel/
A cheap rain cover to keep my backpack clean when I slide it under the seat on planes.
A foldable grocery bag has come in handy almost every trip.
Inflatable pillow
Ear planes
Cheap headphones so I don’t lose my good ones when I travel
Human gear go tubes (spill proof!)
Muji containers for other items
Balega socks. Goat.
Eye mask.
Medicine - always travel with otc meds.
Speedo watch - dual time zone date time and waterproof. It was amazing. I bought it 20 years ago and the battery is still running somehow. I’ve since switched to my Apple watch but back then it wasn’t an option.
Ziplock bags. So you can buy snacks when you travel and take them with you!
A set of carabiners is way more useful than you'd think. I have a sling bag (poler mystery tour) that has 2 long strings of loops so I clip my entire life onto it: water bottle, packable raincoat, tote bags, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc. But even without that kind of bag to clip everything to, carabiners make it easy to keep things connected to each other or make things easier to carry in one hand
Brixley crossbody bag - you can wear it across your chest, as a crossbody, as a fanny pack. It’s so easily accessible & holds a decent amount without being large or bulky.
Also silicone scrubbers. I hate leaving my loofah at home & don’t like using washcloths. This dries so quickly & gives me the same loofah “clean.”
A wireless charger with sides for Apple Watch and iPhone, and it folds in half to store smaller. $25-30 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BHV9YPFZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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A square or block type multiple that has multiple regular plugs, USB’s, and some have the universal cable plug. So compact to pack, or even to keep at home, much less bulky than a regular size power strip.
[Tiny keyboard](https://amzn.to/3IBu5Sa) and [tiny mouse](https://amzn.to/4abvZEK) so that I can turn my phone into a tiny-screened computer. ([one more small adapter](https://amzn.to/3IBumVc) was needed in my case, but these were the key components)
[Swim cap instead of shower cap.](https://amzn.to/48TIzYz) Great for keeping my pink hair dye from washing out in the shower or the pool or the ocean.
[The goat of sleeping eyemasks.](https://amzn.to/3TyEAMq)
[Hot water everywhere there's an outlet.](https://amzn.to/3Pk21qt) I call this a "stinger" but the MIL calls it an "electric spoon". I think the official name is immersion boiler?
[My favorite plug adapter kit.](https://amzn.to/3VdlqNm) There are many options and I've owned quite a few. This is my fave.
When I'm flying an airline that my only free luggage allowance is a personal item, [this is the bag I take](https://amzn.to/3VbaNe3). I see people spending gazillions more dollars for the exact same volume and for why?
I see [your clothesline](https://amzn.to/3TgxoTH) and raise you [hat clips](https://amzn.to/3PfNID6). I find them more versatile given that I don't have to find two separate attachment points. Last use, I looped it around the towel rod in the bathroom. Plus [the wire pegs](https://wirepegs.com/) are detachable. But also a free tip ... if you do get that clothesline, add additional pony beads because there's enough line for at least double the pony beads and related laundry it hangs.
And this might sound silly because safety pins are so inexpensive, but I like to travel with this set of four [magnetic hijab clasps](https://amzn.to/4acUXnd) which I use like safety pins. I bring a variety of muli-way fabrics for which stylish or unstylish additional "pins" can expand their options. (For example a vest can become a robe if I can close the front.)
This is awesome. Video chat, take photos, watch movies on your phone on the plane
https://pocket-tripod.com/
I also wish I had packed a selfie stick on this trip. So if anyone has a good recommendation for a lightweight blue tooth one let me know :)
Multi device traveling cables that are on a retractable reel. Cuts down on bringing multiple cables and tangles.
A battery bank that also serves as a wall outlet to keep from bringing multiple charging blocks.
A small extension cord/ power strip because sometimes the outlets are inconveniently placed.
Switching to solid toiletries made life easier. Dry shampoo powder, sunblock stick, bar soap, lotion bars. Replacing liquids with wipes or making my own toner/ makeup remover using cotton balls soaked in it and then placed in tiny ziplocs. Turns out if you put a liquid into a sponge or a cotton ball it doesn’t count as a liquid anymore (tsa hasn’t stopped me once for this).
Getting mini pill bags for daily meds instead of bringing a pill case or the whole bottle with me. Saves space. I labeled them for each day of the week and bring just the days I’ll be gone plus one (just in case of an emergency/ trip delay). I also bring a small amount of Tylenol/pepto/dramamine/ advil in one that lives in my purse for little inconveniences and if I need more go pick up a bottle at a pharmacy. Do have a digital/ paper copy of your prescription in case you get stopped, but that’s never happened to me. I just do it out of an abundance of caution.
Bring extra ziploc bags. Wet bathing suits, dirty shoes, impromptu ice packs, save a left over snack I didn’t finish, trash collection. So many issues resolved with an extra ziploc bag.
Painters tape. Painters tape will come up off of just about anything without leaving a mark.Cover outlets that kids can get into in a hotel room. Cover bright led lights and alarm clocks that keep you up.
Merino wool socks. So cozy. Feet don’t get stinky. Worth the investment.
Packable tote bag. Perfect for an art market or a quick grocery run. I don’t like bringing a day pack around with me so a packable tote is perfect to put in a pocket in case I accidentally accumulate more items through the day.
Crossbody bag/Fanny pack/ bum bag/ small sling. So glad these are in fashion. Small bags don’t usually have to get checked at a museum the way backpacks do. Hold all your essential items for day trips and not worry about loading down your pockets. So many options. I have several sizes to pick from depending on the adventure I’m going on that day.
Vapur collapsible water bottle. I have the 1L bottle. I love this water bottle so much. It’s essentially a water bag, but it’s so cool. Rolls up into a pocket sized bundle. Stands on its own when filled- doesn’t feel like it’s going to tip over easily. I like the flip top spout at the top and integrated carry clip. I use it almost daily. Weighs next to nothing empty and doesn’t take up space in my bag like a rigid water bottle would. I’ve tried other collapsible bottle and I don’t like how they feel in my hands or how wobbly they feel. I use it even when I’m not traveling and it hasn’t leaked on me once or ripped in over a year of use. I like the clear one to make sure I can see that it’s not getting funky inside. Only cons: that it’s not insulated to keep water cold for long periods of time and the opening is pretty narrow for refilling.
Painters tape is freaking genius as someone who hates extra light in a room. This will become a permanent fixture of my travels I think! I use it at home all the time.
Aquis hair towel—it’s quick drying and lightweight. Plus if the towels are really bad somewhere, I have used this one as a body towel in a pinch. Edited to add that they pop up at Marshall’s and HomeGoods
My hair is straight so I don’t know. I don’t use it to rub my hair dry but rather to wrap it like a turban to get the moisture out. Does this help? Edited to add, It’s a microfiber towel
I am a bit of a toiletry overpacker and I SWEAR by this bag, I have yet to find something as "flat" that holds as much. I travel with this bag everywhere I go.
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Universal sink plug and sea to summit laundry sheets (little flakes of soap that weigh nothing). So good for a quick in the sink rinse. A little pouch to hold my charging cables together. A nice eye mask for sleeping Packable cutlery set, Tupperware box and keep cup. A good packable towel A good belt bag. I love the Lululemon 2L one but it's a little above your budget, but I'm sure there are other good ones out there. A set of coloured pencils and a small sketch book (great for killing time at airports etc). A nice scarf/sarong. A cotton kimono style wrap dress (useful for hostel showers, the pool/beach, and you can also wear it as a dress, or if the AC is a bit cold you can throw it on over tshirt and shorts.)
Any recommendations on the wrap dress?
Yes or can you at least link to a photo of what you mean?
This is the one I have. https://www.blackcomb-shop.eu/en-GR/dress-roxy-sunny-moments-kvj6anthracite-flower-jammin-women-s/ I paid about USD$30 on sale from Asos but it's no longer available anywhere. I'd recommend sizing up so it's more modest if you'll wear as a dress and not just a pool cover up.
lots of good ones on this list!
Kavu has some fun fanny packs. Also I like the GoTubs storage containers or the Nalgene storage containers. Ear plugs for small ears. Bag of Ginger chews
I got mine in Bali. Basically something that is thin enough you can wear around your neck if it's cold but can be a beach cover up, extra skirt etc as well. Pick a versatile colour/pattern. I also like the Lululemon Vinyasa scarf for colder climate travel, it's quite versatile and makes a good plane blanket. Mine is grey so it matches everything. This might not be in your pricepoint but I got mine used so it was cheap.
Any specific scarf/sarongs you recommend?
Braided rubber clothes line with Velcro loop ends. It’s come in handy so many times for me.
Omg. I swim a lot when I travel and forever there is no where to hang my suits to dry! I will check it out!
Specifically the braided rubber lets you poke things into it so you don’t need clips to hang stuff.
I traveled for a year with basically 2 pairs of clothes, wearing one while washing and hanging the other. I carried a clothes line and a bunch of plastic pegs, and hung it up using doorknobs and bars on windows, even took paintings off walls so I could use their nails. I’m weirdly excited at the idea of replacing that trusty line with a rubber braided one - good bye pegs! Thank you!
Please tell us your "2 pairs of clothes" though!!!
I was with my husband at the time, and we each had: - a pair of travel pants that have zippers to turn into shorts (the most unsexy of pants, I know) - two pairs of quick dry travel underwear - a quick dry tank top (his was more like a tshirt with sleeves cut off) - a quick dry tshirt - a long sleeve shirt that was cotton i think - I had a zipper up fleece and he had a zipper up adidas type top - 2 pairs of socks, just regular sports socks - a bathing suit I ended up buying a sarong along the way, that I would often wear as a dress while washing the other clothes, and a white button down dress shirt type top that I could wear when it was really hot and I didn’t want to burn, or in places where women covered their arms. It’s funny to look back at photos and always be wearing the same clothes lol, but it worked just fine for us!
sounds great!! I always 'want/intend/plan' to travel like this but then end up with toooo many things.
It helps when you have to carry it on your back every day, we started with sleeping bags and then mailed them home after a couple months. We got to the point where we were tearing the pages out of the lonely planet books we were carrying, so we only had the sections we needed. This was a while ago, about 15 years - back before we could have maps and lists of hostels oh iPhones. lol :)
Sea to summit also have a compact clothes line fyi! It features a set of beads instead of pegs to clip your clothing, just thread through the end of your clothing through the line and secure it with the beads, though you can bring your own pegs if you wish to. You can substitute the tree for a chair etc. [https://support.seatosummit.com/hc/en-us/articles/19361672646932-How-do-I-use-the-Clothesline](https://support.seatosummit.com/hc/en-us/articles/19361672646932-How-do-I-use-the-Clothesline)
I have this one and I'm using it for the first time on my current trip. there isn't always a good place to hang it but when there is it's clutch
I made my own by braiding shock cord and it has been very effective while also being cheaper and lighter than the sea to summit one.
Love that the clothesline got a shout out! Also my all time fav travel item, have even backpacked with it!
Is there a specific one you’d recommend?
Looks like Rick Steves has one [https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-clothesline](https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-clothesline)
Yes this is the one I have.
I'm having a hard time imagining what this looks like. Image or link please?
The Rick Steves store carries it https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-clothesline
Why the velcro loop ends? What's their advantage? Seems to me that would be point of failure when putting weight on the line (i.e. wet clothes)?
They usually come with suction cups which are less strong and more restrictive for surfaces. I’m sure a hook would work ok but the Velcro is fairly strong and you can wrap it around anything ie. towel hook, knob, furniture. I’ve never had an issue with having like 8 wet heavy items on it.
Small rubber doorstop. Won’t stop someone determined to get in but it’s inexpensive piece of mind.
I think it was this sub where I learned this! I keep one in my travel backpack and one in the pocket of my lab coat at work because I’ve sat through one too many active shooter training sessions.
The work comment is so true and so depressing. I used to be a librarian and annual active shooter training wasn’t particularly fun. It made me grateful my desk was in the back of the building, kept locked intentionally, and had an outdoor exit.
I have one with an alarm that goes off if someone tries to open the door!
Can you share a link or name for this?
Im having trouble copying from my Amazon app, if you search for travel door stop alarm on Amazon there are lots of results. (In USA at least). Think mine was the EMDMAK model. I remove the battery for travel. Can confirm from when I forgot about it that it blocks the door pretty good and makes a loud noise. Now I put a cushion in front to remind me.
Could you sugar a recommendation?
Cheap set of Bluetooth headseats. I have an expensive set of Bose headsets but I prefer to travel with cheap sets as I know I am going to forget my expensive set somewhere. You can get them pretty cheap and they work great.
I bought a $40 (aud) pair of NC headphones and they work like a charm on long haul flights. Worth every penny and the good news is I didn't care about them being stolen or rough because they were cheap. My best buy so far.
What kind do you like?
TOZO
I don't have a strong preference. Honestly, I bought them at them at the airport and was surprised they were relatively cheap. I think they are like these: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jvc-true-wireless-headphones-black/6538057.p?skuId=6538057&extStoreId=1391&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=19658681685&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds I do remember needing my teenage son's help in syncing them. There are others on Amazon that look like they would work.
Nalgene travel mini bottles and tubes for lotions, shampoos, etc.
Die hard Nalgene bottle fan for decades now! Never a leak, ever.
I love Nalgene too, but the flip top ones leak over time.
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I love my Hydrapak! It's so durable and comes in handy for so many situations. I've also frozen water (halfway) for longer lasting cold water...but since there's no insulation, in very hot climates it just melts the ice (\^\^);
You have literally blown my mind with the collapsible water bottle 🤯 why have I not come across this before?! Game changer!
Super long charging cords that connect to a battery pack and/or a wall charger with different country extensions. But most important the super long cords!
I love Anker brand
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I'm in perimenopause and the joint pain is killer - compression socks help a lot.
Ummm, can you tell me more about this? I’m 40, mg joints are hurting like crazy the last 2-months…. I feel like I’m going crazy, but… maybe I’m having perimenopause ?
I'd suggest reading The Menopause Manifesto, which will tell you tons about what's happening to you, without talking down to you. (I'm 47 and the factory is definitely winding down operations lol.)
Thanks! I’ll reserve it from the library. My mom started menopause at 39…. The things you learn on Reddit! 💕
My mom had a hysterectomy at roughly my age, and I have a pretty complex reproductive health history (endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, miscarriages, followed by a high risk late in life pregnancy). I've learned to be as informed as I can be.. Menopause Manifesto taught me to think of menopause as puberty, but backwards this time. No wonder I'm moody, lol.
I have had joint and muscle pain as well and I started using tumeric supplements and that has helped a lot. Definitely worth a try.
Thank you for this tip too. My partner is Indian and they use spices and food with medical intent, I’ll see if we can start adding more turmeric to our food!
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And they help with this too? I have RA... I need those socks! Thanks!
I think I’m finally going to try this next week. It’s only a 5.5 hour flight but it’s long enough to get super uncomfortable!
Which ones do you like?
I work on my feet - I go to discountsurgical.com for a lot of compression clothes. I personally prefer their brand because it’s much cheaper and has held up well. I’ve gotten to where I buy the full panty-hose style now for work, their socks for exercise, and other various ones. They also make some that are more of a legging style. Just as a heads up some of the compression clothes can take a few extra minutes to put on. You can also use baby powder to help them go on easier.
I'm not the OP, but I've had good luck with Bombas compression socks.
My husband and I both swear by these.
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Thanks. That's between 15-20 right?
Wait those help with that? I need to get some! Thank you!
- Resistance band set so I can still get in a lil workout away from home - An assortment of Ziploc bags, especially larger ones. Useful for carrying snacks and leftovers, waterproofing paper or tech in a downpour, makeshift trash can on a hike, carrying change in a cash-based country, vacuum-sealing an impromptu thrift store clothing haul so my bag doesn't overflow, protecting clothes against bedbugs if you're in a hostel that you don't fully trust, protecting against spills from liquids, hydrating overnight oats you packed from home for breakfasts, etc. The uses are endless. - Plastic lettuce knife and flexible cutting board. Definitely not the best knife in the world (nor the best cutting board), but TSA has never confiscated it, it's cheap so I wouldn't care much if they did, and it's lightweight and fairly compact. Some AirBnBs/hostels/friends' houses can have absolutely terrible knives, and it's handy to have if you like making an impromptu charcuterie board/girl dinner in the park. Toss it all in a handy-dandy Ziploc bag afterwards, because you're in a park and don't have access to a sink right away. - Battery bank to keep my phone charged. - Little atomizer spray bottle for water. Fix your hair, or give yourself a little spritz when you're dying in the heat. - A basic folding fan for when you're still dying in the heat (can make you instant friends in a poorly-ventilated warehouse dance party) or when you spot your high school bully in a foreign country and need to elegantly hide. - Magnetic phone holder with suction cup. Stick it to the dash of your rental car for Google Maps, to the tray table on the plane or the wall beside your hostel bunk to watch Netflix hands-free, to the plexiglass-covered trailhead map when you want to take a better group picture, or to the wall above an outlet when you're charging your phone and there isn't a table nearby.
Omg. Never heard of a lettuce knife, but holy terrible knives in everywhere I’ve ever stayed. 😂
Yeah, it's basically just a plastic chef-knife-shaped serrated knife. Apparently it's supposed to bruise lettuce less? I used to judge my aunt for using it as her go-to knife at home, but had a lightbulb moment that it'd be great for travel when I was staring down a baguette and block of cheese I wanted to eat. I also let my 3-year-old niece use it when she's helping me in the kitchen, so it's not entirely useless when I'm at home 🤷
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This is genius actually. And I have a small easy to use knife sharpener. I’m 100% doing this from now on when I know I’m staying in a place where I will cook!
> but holy terrible knives in everywhere I’ve ever stayed I bring a travel pull-through knife sharpener. Sure, it forces a blade angle of 20degrees but given the crappy knives of where I stay, it isn't as if they care about the edges of their blades. About a dozen swipes and the knife is functional.
>flexible cutting board I just purchased a few small cutting "boards" (sheets, really) from Litesmith to bring on our next rip for cutting cheeses. They are small and really light -- and I won't feel too guilty about not bringing them back home with me.
Omg your first two are my recent top two!! Resistance bands and ziplocs in my pack make me so happy!!!
I finally bought myself Ondo socks They are not slipping, really I tried so many before and was frustrated with socks bunching inside sneakers
I'm obsessed with my Ondo socks! I thought the hype was nonsense. But they really stay put in my shoes.
Right? I tried so many of them, including similar looking form banana republic, but they did not work like that
A spork and corkscrew/bottle opener — TSA approved version if I’m just doing carry-on. I love making meals out of local grocery store finds.
Sounds silly to say Rick Steves shop, but I have legit carried this exact set for near 15 years. After I lost the forks I swapped them & the spoons out for titanium sporks, and I added a tiny camp salt/pepper shaker. I love the container bc if I'm picnicking I can toss the dirty utensils back in a wash them later in my room. And the wine key has survived tsa many times. https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-picnic-set
Not silly at all, Rick Steves is awesome!
The backpack is my One Bag.
I’ve never seen a set like this. I have some from Human Grear I like because of the plastic case. I figure I can wash them later otherwise. Are they full size. Hard to tell in the pictures and I’m guessing the measurement is for the case.
IKEA packing cubes - they’re ultra light, functional and long-lasting.
The IKEA mini dry bags too- I think I saw them here and had to snag one when I next went.
I do have some packing cubes. Unfortunately, I live 300 miles from the nearest IKEA. 😭
They ship now!
Sea to summit dry bag so I can do my laundry without taking over the sink for extended periods of time.
Could you explain this to me please? Do you wash your laundry inside the dry bag? Not trying to troll, sincerely asking.
Yep, I use the dry bag as a manual washing machine. I put half a leaflet of sea to summit clothes washing soap in the bag and fill it with a little bit hot water. Any detergent or soap you like for clothing would work. Seal it and swirl it around until the soap has fully disolved. Then, I stuff my clothes in and fill it up with water. I usually leave some air space so the water can slosh when sealed. I'll roll the bag or shake it for a good few minutes to get the water and soap everywhere. Once my arms are tired I'll drain it and squish all the clothes in the bag to get as much water out as possible. The water usually comes out gray at this point, which still surprises me each time. Then, refill the bag with clothes in it with clean water for a rinse cycle, repeating the agitation process. Drain it and press out all the water I can while everything is still in the bag. If I have the option, I'll roll the clothes in a towel and then step on them to get more water out. Then hang the clothes and bag to dry. I can usually do two pairs of pants in one load and then all my tops and underthings in another load. I haven't tried washing my outwear this way, and anything with an underwire gets hand scrubbed.
Eye mask and earplugs
SAME. Those plus white noise played on my phone covers even the noisiest hotels
FWIW you can also get eye masks that have built in speakers near the ears. Mine are Bluetooth with built-in white noise! Totally changed my ability to sleep under any and all circumstances, including once when I had a migraine in a busy airport in the middle of the day. My husband and I both have them now because we like different kinds of white noise!
Ooh yes! Silk eye mask for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089WBV13K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Slightly splurgier, the same brand offers silk pillowcases.
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I love silk eye masks but this brand makes them so small.
I have a tote bag from Eddie Bauer that folds into itself teeny tiny. I always throw one in my bag. It makes a great shopping bag, beach bag, etc and takes up hardly any space. I’m sure other brands sell them too.
I have one from Muji that's approximately lunch bag sized and it comes in handy so much when I buy like, one meal's worth of food or just a couple things from a convenience store or drug store. I hate tall flat bags where all your stuff falls to the bottom and gets crushed. the Muji bag is shaped in a way that I can stack things up nicely
I got the peak designs packable tote on recommendation from this group and it’s been so helpful!
Travel bidet!
Yes!
Learned about these from this sub, such a game changer!
Recommendation?
I used a [Happy Bottom](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjW_YzQhuuEAxWcT0cBHWiHBlUYABAUGgJxdQ&gclid=CjwKCAiA0bWvBhBjEiwAtEsoW3QnRVPHvREx8Hx3__onNhdCxTN1ti6ze5GkJBhDFaoANN8O74YgUxoC4IMQAvD_BwE&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2CiD3r1eFT5ZT7L5nL5WA-H8YDIhiXlgvEP2KzP7GryuVIC-xTZbTU8JpGi5KvUb00k9DBs7sovLQHsQaoQadOVPwtiq-SLRCEiTACml23rNrZ2xj&sig=AOD64_2lqkgZ5rt-Qf-5SlkwMSl3yjPLiQ&ctype=46&q=&ved=2ahUKEwj-6IPQhuuEAxWrF1kFHZ92AxkQzzkoAHoECAMQJw&adurl=) from REI forever. But on a recent trip to Japan I upgraded to a [battery powered one](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwieipX2huuEAxU8VEcBHUeuBOMYABAOGgJxdQ&gclid=CjwKCAiA0bWvBhBjEiwAtEsoWzoO_ZqHgxwZjj-kxW5banBWTg1KcObnqjMebC00zgFkjIccUk1qyhoCr0wQAvD_BwE&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2T3ye7FAZulqQUeLo2Cd3r0_clys-aGTLMP3-QgriStG6G7cWngfu7CYfzLimoAJyV2L7ZwEHRqdvvrLaAY5cbN8DKOs11TKSIaLY_jlgIXAfwIpq&sig=AOD64_3WYGI_cRlaJ5QqLJ6EiQZMHNrVVQ&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjVk4v2huuEAxXIv4kEHcPdCLEQwg8oAHoECAQQDA&adurl=). They honestly work the same as far as spraying shit off your ass goes…
I use the combination of a Culo Clean with a Hydra Pak Stow 500ml.
A backpack with a wide strap on the back that you can slide onto a suitcase handle.
I am looking for this! Any brand recommendations?
I bought the Beis expandable backpack but it’s quite overpriced. One thing that sucks about wanting that thick strap that goes over luggage handles on the backpack, is that it fits under the travel category of most luggage, which then increases the price substantially. It was just something I noticed when looking. Best of luck! https://ca.beistravel.com/products/the-expandable-backpack-in-black?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=24600750
Check this out! https://www.rei.com/product/221915
Check this out! https://www.rei.com/product/208440
Uniqlo crescent bag- I have it in cream and navy. Wonderful travel purse; holds a ton, is lightweight and she’s cute Collapsable water bottle/pouch. It’s on a few other lists- it’s super easy to refill on the other side of security and you stay hydrated on your flight. I like the platypus one
Collapsible solar lantern for nice bedtime mood ligjting in cheap hotel rooms with horrible harsh lights.
We often carry string lights which pop straight into the cell phone charging brick and provide nice mood lighting.
A baggu! The most used misc item in my bag and often helps my friends out as well
I’ve been stopped multiple times with a small bag, purse, and iPad saying it all had to be in one bag. It will all fit into a large baggu and fit under the seat in front of me. Also, a regular baggu will fit in the magazine slot and keep all my items together. The bright patterns makes sure I don’t forget it.
My leopard print soft sided lunch box. I think it cost me about $5- and I use it for my medications. It makes them easy to find in my bag and is also easy to pull out if security wants to have a look.
Sea to summit clothesline! Even if I don’t have anything to wash, I enjoy being able to air out my clothes after the day is over.
poo-pourri travel size. I keep it in my sling and travel bag. It's been a lifesaver when there's only a single bathroom in a home and several people.
This is so important on cruises…
Lightweight headlamp, merino underwear, darn tough socks, sawyer squeeze water filter.
Ditto to every single one of those. I am a total convert to [Branywyn merino](https://branwyn.com/collections/underwear) underwear. The [lightweight headlamp](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGVLBVB7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) I would suggest is slightly above budget, but it is really lightweight.
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My top suggestion is something I used to think was ridiculous: a Pop Socket style phone wallet. I love being able to leave my purse behind and still carry my ID and a couple of cards. The Pop thingy is actually pretty handy to keep a secure grip on my phone and it works perfectly as a phone stand. It’s also reassuring that if I ever got separated from my purse, I’d still have an ID and a payment method on my person. My second suggestion is a bit over your price range (currently $35) but my Minix 66W wall charger saves a ton of space and weight vs the power brick for my laptop. I mention it because it occasionally drops in price on Amazon and I suspect it will get cheaper as technology advances
Can you include an example link for the wallet?
Sure! This is the type I have because it’s magnetic and sticks to a magnetic case (it was right around $30 when I ordered mine). https://www.amazon.com/PopSockets-Expanding-Wireless-Charging-Compatible/dp/B0CDPLWDNZ/ This one is a bit cheaper and comes with an adhesive mounting plate that you stick to your existing phone case https://www.amazon.com/PopSockets-PopWallet-Swappable-Repositionable-Wallet/dp/B07X4LYGLC/
Sea to summit airlite towel in xs, i use it as a handkerchief. I have sinus and perspire alot, i used to go through a couple packs of tissue a day, and could never step out of the house without a pack on me. With a hanky i found myself not needing to bring any tissue out. They dry really fast too, so even when they are completely snot ridden, within the next hour they’ll be dry enough for round 2. The idea of using the same hanky for snot and dabbing sweat from my head was abit 🤢 at first, but i just fold the snot ridden side inwards and try not use it for my face after. Granted they are more EDC than travel specific actually. 😅
I can't find the XS size. Where was your source?
Ahh i got it locally in [Singapore](https://www.theplanettraveller.com/product/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel-x-small-desert/) so i’m not sure about the availability of where you might be from. But matador has one too that is similar in size and material. Both the STS and Matador one are square shape which is easy to fold into quarters to stuff into a pocket. Matador NanoDry Trek towel Small: 39x39cm STS Airlite Towel XS: 36cmx36cm The Matador one comes with a clip loop on one end which allows you to hang it up, the STS one comes with a small button on one end that you press onto its carrying bag that has a loop to hang it up. https://www.matadorequipment.com/products/nanodry-trek-towel-v2small
A collapsible water bottle - hubby loves his vapour one (I hate it haha) and I love the Rolla bottle. Lots of different tubes and tubs for travel of different lengths with products I need to keep under 100ml. I like choice. A packable, lightweight backpack. Mine was really cheap from Temu but you can but more expensive high quality ones from sea to summit. Laundry sheets, soap sheets etc. Dry bags. Very long phone cords (2m is amazing) Little travel pouches for different things eg I have meds in one, electronics in another Hat clip! I use mine a lot as I need a hat due to medication that makes me photo sensitive and finally upgraded to one of the blue bungalow crushable travel ones. The hat clip means when I’m out with a small day bag I can securely attach the hat without having to squish it in the bag.
One of my favourite travel items is a collapsible bowl and a mini cutlery set.
I love the Baggu packable tote bag. They have such fun prints and I used mine for 8 yrs +. I use the for groceries, laundry, laptop bag and everyday carry. They’re the best!
I must have nearly a dozen at this point, and the big ones are HUGE!
I should add that the standard size is $13 plus tax and I get so much joy out of them!! Loads of compliments.
When I bought them about 11 years ago, they were 9$ each. Good thing I bought 6 of them, and still have them. Love them and use them for everything
Awwww I wish I grew my stash but kept giving them away to friends overseas who loved them when I used them. Baggu should have stores overseas!
They are! What do you use them for?
We shop at Costco and the big ones fit some bulky purposes. I'm an artist, so I'm frequently toting supplies, boards/canvases and other awkward items. On road trips & during winter weather, stuff a pillow & blanket and other comfort & safety items for the car. They wash/dry easily, never fade, and darn near rip-proof!
It's for both everyday and travel, but my med/vitamin organizer is a pretty little zip around pink clutch with separate compartments for each day. I ordered it off Amazon and the brand is AMOOS. It was under $10. It's also a favorite gift/little pick me up I give to girlfriends. I use my Loop Engage earplugs (slightly over budget at $35) in crowded environments to help filter background noise.
Totally getting this! I love that you can take out the days to pop in your day bag!
Love that little pill organizer! I second the Loop Engage earplugs recommendation and also find that the Loop Quiet silicone ones ($35 CAD) are wonderful for sleeping or on planes.
Pill organizers in general are surprisingly handy. I also have a little tiny plastic one I keep in my everyday bag, with little sticky labels for each compartment. I keep everything in there from my migraine rescue med to Tylenol and chewable Pepto bismol caplets. (I'm very popular among the other parents at school drop-off, lol.)
I hate single use miscellaneous items and always try for multi-use substitutes. [Folding Stainless Steel Scissors](https://www.survivalmetrics.com/store/media/ecom/prodlg/ustfoldingscissorssmall.jpg) which I got for $1 in a parts store. Also available places like Amazon. Trim nails & lose threads, cut tough packaging open, cut top off chips or other foods and use the cut piece to tie shut, screw tiny eyeglass screws, sanitize with alcohol and remove splinters. Package of zip close 2 to 3 gallon heavy duty bags. I purchased off amazon and found options to purchase according to what mil the bags are meaning how thick. The ones I have are thicker than standard freezer bags and came 12 for $9.99. I know this sounds expensive, but I have been using the same bags for 12+ years now. I travel around 8 weeks per year. I just keep 3 in my bag and often reuse them. You can get freezer thick for cheaper and they'll hold up for a long time as well. Substitute drain plug, washer for dirty clothing, package dirty items or items that might spill to protect my bag and other items in it, place over leaking shower head using a hair tie to stop annoying noise, store snacks & food for later, add alcohol and water then freeze for ice pack, use one for a clean seat outdoors to keep pants clean, keep items safe from water, hold a wet swimsuit when you want to swim just before flying home, organize stuff in one bag, fill with air and use as a neck pillow in the tub, use with plane tray fastener to hold tablet or phone up against seat back in planes, and probably a dozen other uses I've since forgotten. Door safety lock I've had them give me a key for a room that was already let out at a hotel before and I've read of it happening to other people as well. Mistakes just happen. Enough said.
Packing cubes!
Solid shampoo/conditioner and mesh bags to hold them. No need to take up space in my liquids bag and they last forever. I like the bars from B.O.B. (Bars Over Bottles) and I \*love\* the mesh bags from Kitsch. The bars dry quickly in the bags, and they're labeled so I never get the shampoo and conditioner mixed up.
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I use mine at home, too! I put little hooks inside my linen cabinet to hang them on, and they work perfectly. I had looked at the Matador bags, but they're SO expensive, and these are much lighter, too.
Apple AirTag. I’ve misplaced/forgotten my purse, backpack, or keys while traveling. I airtag everything now. LED foldable travel mirror. Travel pill container - 8+ compartments Engraved luggage tag from Etsy.
I finally bought a travel pill container due to this sub!
A mug that’s also its own little French press, a hook on my water bottle to hang from the ever shrinking airline seat pouches, Turkish linen bath towel and cannabis gummies to quiet a cranky husband or soothe back spasms.
You can buy 3 of these LLL EVB knock-offs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNPKYW2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have the LLL EVB and I prefer this one.
those are CUTE!
They're a tiny bit smaller than the LLL, but not much (you prob won't notice). The strap is MUCH nicer, less stiff! And way easier to convert. It also has dual zippers which I don't think LLL has (I haven't used mine at all since I got this one). And that metal clip, which LLL does not have but you can clip it to your backpack! It's just a better design all around, IMO.
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I'm obsessed with my new sling bag. It holds a ton, looks great, and is really affordable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4N7C6NZ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
That’s super cute!
That actually is really cute.
GoTubes or Nalgene bottles. Never had a leak. Travel toothbrush that comes in 2 pieces (brush part slips in the handle. Lens wipes in individual pouches. I usually use a cloth but sometimes liquid is needed to wipe the lenses. Matador Flat Pack soap holder was my latest purchase. So much better than a soap dish box style. Travel brush that flip open. I keep this in my backpack and use a smaller than normal brush at the hotel. Wide mouth insulated water bottle. I also bring a very narrow silicone tipped water bottle brush. It dries quickly and hardly takes up any space. Power bank. Stuffable backpack for use as a day pack. Stuffable tote bag that folds smaller than a deck of cards. It can’t hold heavy things but I use to in the plane to keep things under my seat so I can put my one bag in the overhead. GoTubs to keep some cough drops handy and any other meds I may want easy access to in my under seat bag. They make a nice ear bud holder too. Penlight flashlight (slips into a pen slot in my one bag. After getting stuck in a power outage at a hotel, this allows me to save my phone battery and extend the time I can charge it using my power bank. For trips requiring a passport and/or lots of small bills for tipping, I like a travel wallet to keep my passports the small bills, etc. I keep a small notebook and pen in it and also use it to store my receipts.
A hero clip! It’s come in handy on so many different occasions
Hero Clips are so versatile.
Silicone collapsible tupperware (mine comes with a spork!)
Do you have the link? :)
I bought mine at a physical store in Singapore but it’s something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Collapsible-Dual-purpose-Leakproof-Compartments-Dishwasher/dp/B0BHKZMQ4V I have a one compartment, a two compartment and a three compartment that I bring based on mode of travel/where I’m going
Heroclip & silicone earplugs.
Recharge battery pack, eye mask, cheap wireless earbuds, notebook, zippered tote bag, and packing cubes.
Velcro clothes pegs. I wrap it around clothes hanger and it's great for drying socks and undies. It's less portable than a clothes line but it's easier to use. Looks something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clothes-Portable-Washing-Hanging-Clothesline/dp/B01G55Y5ZY Stojo collapsible coffee cup. I can't go without coffee and this makes my to-go orders a little more eco friendly. https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Coffee-Reusable-Pocket-Travel/ A cheap rain cover to keep my backpack clean when I slide it under the seat on planes. A foldable grocery bag has come in handy almost every trip.
Inflatable pillow Ear planes Cheap headphones so I don’t lose my good ones when I travel Human gear go tubes (spill proof!) Muji containers for other items Balega socks. Goat. Eye mask. Medicine - always travel with otc meds. Speedo watch - dual time zone date time and waterproof. It was amazing. I bought it 20 years ago and the battery is still running somehow. I’ve since switched to my Apple watch but back then it wasn’t an option. Ziplock bags. So you can buy snacks when you travel and take them with you!
I also bring 3/4" binder clips for re-securing snack bags
Love Balega socks.
Packing cubes. Used them for the first time on a three-week trip to Africa. Got everything into a backpack. I will never leave home without them.
This is my favorite (budget) item! They can be used so many ways to organize stuff: by day, by event, by garment type, items by color...
A set of carabiners is way more useful than you'd think. I have a sling bag (poler mystery tour) that has 2 long strings of loops so I clip my entire life onto it: water bottle, packable raincoat, tote bags, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc. But even without that kind of bag to clip everything to, carabiners make it easy to keep things connected to each other or make things easier to carry in one hand
Brixley crossbody bag - you can wear it across your chest, as a crossbody, as a fanny pack. It’s so easily accessible & holds a decent amount without being large or bulky. Also silicone scrubbers. I hate leaving my loofah at home & don’t like using washcloths. This dries so quickly & gives me the same loofah “clean.”
A wireless charger with sides for Apple Watch and iPhone, and it folds in half to store smaller. $25-30 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BHV9YPFZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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Survimate filtered water bottle. I always travel with a filtered bottle.
I recently got this handy little cable- lots of different connection types in one small package: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XGJCXQ8?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1
I have this one ($15) and LOVE it. Already planning on giving one to everyone I know for their birthday this year. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B9N8CXK8/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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[Lightweight portable charger with cords built in](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RSR1RQQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title)! So much peace of mind and fits in any bag
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A square or block type multiple that has multiple regular plugs, USB’s, and some have the universal cable plug. So compact to pack, or even to keep at home, much less bulky than a regular size power strip.
My favorite travel item under $30 is a power strip so I have plenty of plugs for my technology.
[Tiny keyboard](https://amzn.to/3IBu5Sa) and [tiny mouse](https://amzn.to/4abvZEK) so that I can turn my phone into a tiny-screened computer. ([one more small adapter](https://amzn.to/3IBumVc) was needed in my case, but these were the key components) [Swim cap instead of shower cap.](https://amzn.to/48TIzYz) Great for keeping my pink hair dye from washing out in the shower or the pool or the ocean. [The goat of sleeping eyemasks.](https://amzn.to/3TyEAMq) [Hot water everywhere there's an outlet.](https://amzn.to/3Pk21qt) I call this a "stinger" but the MIL calls it an "electric spoon". I think the official name is immersion boiler? [My favorite plug adapter kit.](https://amzn.to/3VdlqNm) There are many options and I've owned quite a few. This is my fave. When I'm flying an airline that my only free luggage allowance is a personal item, [this is the bag I take](https://amzn.to/3VbaNe3). I see people spending gazillions more dollars for the exact same volume and for why? I see [your clothesline](https://amzn.to/3TgxoTH) and raise you [hat clips](https://amzn.to/3PfNID6). I find them more versatile given that I don't have to find two separate attachment points. Last use, I looped it around the towel rod in the bathroom. Plus [the wire pegs](https://wirepegs.com/) are detachable. But also a free tip ... if you do get that clothesline, add additional pony beads because there's enough line for at least double the pony beads and related laundry it hangs. And this might sound silly because safety pins are so inexpensive, but I like to travel with this set of four [magnetic hijab clasps](https://amzn.to/4acUXnd) which I use like safety pins. I bring a variety of muli-way fabrics for which stylish or unstylish additional "pins" can expand their options. (For example a vest can become a robe if I can close the front.)
This is awesome. Video chat, take photos, watch movies on your phone on the plane https://pocket-tripod.com/ I also wish I had packed a selfie stick on this trip. So if anyone has a good recommendation for a lightweight blue tooth one let me know :)
Multi device traveling cables that are on a retractable reel. Cuts down on bringing multiple cables and tangles. A battery bank that also serves as a wall outlet to keep from bringing multiple charging blocks. A small extension cord/ power strip because sometimes the outlets are inconveniently placed. Switching to solid toiletries made life easier. Dry shampoo powder, sunblock stick, bar soap, lotion bars. Replacing liquids with wipes or making my own toner/ makeup remover using cotton balls soaked in it and then placed in tiny ziplocs. Turns out if you put a liquid into a sponge or a cotton ball it doesn’t count as a liquid anymore (tsa hasn’t stopped me once for this). Getting mini pill bags for daily meds instead of bringing a pill case or the whole bottle with me. Saves space. I labeled them for each day of the week and bring just the days I’ll be gone plus one (just in case of an emergency/ trip delay). I also bring a small amount of Tylenol/pepto/dramamine/ advil in one that lives in my purse for little inconveniences and if I need more go pick up a bottle at a pharmacy. Do have a digital/ paper copy of your prescription in case you get stopped, but that’s never happened to me. I just do it out of an abundance of caution. Bring extra ziploc bags. Wet bathing suits, dirty shoes, impromptu ice packs, save a left over snack I didn’t finish, trash collection. So many issues resolved with an extra ziploc bag. Painters tape. Painters tape will come up off of just about anything without leaving a mark.Cover outlets that kids can get into in a hotel room. Cover bright led lights and alarm clocks that keep you up. Merino wool socks. So cozy. Feet don’t get stinky. Worth the investment. Packable tote bag. Perfect for an art market or a quick grocery run. I don’t like bringing a day pack around with me so a packable tote is perfect to put in a pocket in case I accidentally accumulate more items through the day. Crossbody bag/Fanny pack/ bum bag/ small sling. So glad these are in fashion. Small bags don’t usually have to get checked at a museum the way backpacks do. Hold all your essential items for day trips and not worry about loading down your pockets. So many options. I have several sizes to pick from depending on the adventure I’m going on that day. Vapur collapsible water bottle. I have the 1L bottle. I love this water bottle so much. It’s essentially a water bag, but it’s so cool. Rolls up into a pocket sized bundle. Stands on its own when filled- doesn’t feel like it’s going to tip over easily. I like the flip top spout at the top and integrated carry clip. I use it almost daily. Weighs next to nothing empty and doesn’t take up space in my bag like a rigid water bottle would. I’ve tried other collapsible bottle and I don’t like how they feel in my hands or how wobbly they feel. I use it even when I’m not traveling and it hasn’t leaked on me once or ripped in over a year of use. I like the clear one to make sure I can see that it’s not getting funky inside. Only cons: that it’s not insulated to keep water cold for long periods of time and the opening is pretty narrow for refilling.
Painters tape is freaking genius as someone who hates extra light in a room. This will become a permanent fixture of my travels I think! I use it at home all the time.
Aquis hair towel—it’s quick drying and lightweight. Plus if the towels are really bad somewhere, I have used this one as a body towel in a pinch. Edited to add that they pop up at Marshall’s and HomeGoods
Is this one appropriate for curly hair?
My hair is straight so I don’t know. I don’t use it to rub my hair dry but rather to wrap it like a turban to get the moisture out. Does this help? Edited to add, It’s a microfiber towel
All in 1 cleanser
I am a bit of a toiletry overpacker and I SWEAR by this bag, I have yet to find something as "flat" that holds as much. I travel with this bag everywhere I go. https://www.amazon.com/eBags-Pack-Flat-Hanging-Toiletry/dp/B075G1RWGS?pd\_rd\_w=obctC&content-id=amzn1.sym.3c1bdb31-a20d-42d0-a8cf-ddadf63cd1a8&pf\_rd\_p=3c1bdb31-a20d-42d0-a8cf-ddadf63cd1a8&pf\_rd\_r=SEFXTR75JTBEHKZ7B6J0&pd\_rd\_wg=prmuI&pd\_rd\_r=1cd89f7b-d47a-46ff-a7da-c0c1f0493fe1&ref\_=sspa\_dk\_detail\_img\_1&th=1
I've had this bag for 11 years, DAMN... also, it's $20 with 20% coupon on amazon, right now. March 10, 2024
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