With the threat of longer TSA lines, and the ever changing baggage restrictions and pricing, it’s no wonder people are getting savvier with packing. Traveling with a lightweight, essentials-only carry-on bag has become an art form. Before you get overwhelmed by the amount of gadgets out there, take a look at our list of 8 great travel accessories that every smart traveler could use.There is something for everyone here from finding your happy place with eye mask earphones, enjoying hostel or beach life with the best travel towel on the market, to clever passport protection wear, and revolutionizing the way you do laundry on the road. Take a look.
Knotty Towel: 100% Turkish Cotton
Forget microfiber and go for Turkish cotton. The vibrant designs make swimming, showering or picnicking more fun. These towels are not only super-absorbent, but they also pack up just as small as a microfiber mini towel (without that moldy funk smell the microfiber tends to get after one or two uses, blech!). Perfect for the beach, the pool, camping, or wherever else a sturdy, absorbent and pretty towel is needed! Isn’t that everywhere?The cleverness of this towel cannot be overstated. You can wear it as a stylish scarf, a sarong, or even tie it up for a perfect over-the-shoulder beach bag.
Grid-It® Technology by Cocoon
Are you tired of arriving at your destination to find that your gadgets have shifted around and hidden themselves all over your suitcase? The Grid-It is designed to keep all your essentials neatly stowed and organized. Their unique weave of rubberized elastic bands offer limitless options for organizing absolutely anything you want! From electronics and gadgets like your camera, phone, earbuds, shuffle or phone charger, to paintbrushes, mint cans, pencils, toiletries, and more!
If you have it, you can Grid-It®. Lightweight and with endless configurations, what’s not to love? Never lose your items to the bottoms of bags, or random pockets again.
Kate Spade Travel Wallet
Your passport is your best friend when traveling. A damaged passport can hinder you from entering and leaving countries. Keep it safe and protected in a stylish, sturdy wallet like the Kate Spade Cedar Street Maia Travel Wallet.
Chic and sleek enough for everyday use, the wallet is designed to contain your passport, and has compartments that can also hold boarding passes and tickets, credit cards and other forms of ID. This passport holder also offers a change pocket and space for a pen. Brilliant.
Oh, and you can get it personalized with a monogram. Fancy much? It’s really just smart travel.
Scrubba Wash Bag
This pocket-sized, 5 oz pouch will clean your clothes as well as any washing machine. Seriously. No traveler wants to waste time sitting around at a Laundromat (assuming you can find one!), and laundry service at hotels is incredibly pricey. If you need to do laundry easily and quickly, the Scrubba wash bag is a perfect option.But, if you also just want the ease of washing clothes in a tiny apartment, during a power outage, while camping, or on the beach in Thailand, well then, the Scrubba bag is also for you.
With tons of tiny Scrubba nodules inside the bag, it’s a modern take on the old-fashioned washboard. The nodules clean your clothes in minutes, so wash whenever and wherever you want. The bag dries quickly, packs up small, and gets your clothes cleaner than the hand wash in the sink technique. For an avid traveler, the Scrubba wash bag is pure genius.
F1 Spacepak Essentials Kit
Luggage cubes are such a seemingly simple thing, but they completely transform your packing experience. Invest in these smart clothing organizers and you won’t regret it. Clothes stay neatly folded or rolled in tidy compartments that making packing and repacking a breeze.
A place for everything and everything in its place, they say. Spacepak takes it one step further and adds dual front and back zippered pockets to keep dirty clothes away from clean clothes, and a double compression system for maximum wardrobe options. Plus, we just really love their colors!
Speakeasy Travel Scarf with Passport Pocket
A secret pocket in a chic scarf for your passport and cash? Yes, please! These scarves are made in the USA in a multitude of fun colors and designs, so you can be a smart traveler without looking like, well, a stereotypical tourist.
Say goodbye to khaki utility vests once and for all (not that you did that anyway!), and say hello to a Speakeasy Travel Scarf! Your passport will be safe and secure, close to your body. So go ahead and fall asleep on the midnight train to Kathmandu, and walk the streets of Bangkok with confidence, your passport, cash and other important documents will be concealed in a self-locking zipper from the sticky hands of pickpockets.
SleepPhones
Rest is important, and it is never harder to get than when in crowded, loud spaces. Claim your space and your right to snooze with this innovative eye mask plus earphones set. Doze off to the sound of ocean waves, white noise, a meditation, an audio book or your favorite music with SleepPhones, while blocking out neon and fluorescent lights.The headphones are fully padded, and extremely comfortable, even for side sleepers! With SleepPhones, you can always find your happy place no matter where you roam.
Energy Station Extended Battery Charger
Don’t be left without GPS again! A battery charger for your electronics is a must. In travel, you must be flexible as plans change suddenly. But, you can also be prepared for the unpredictable. When an outlet can’t be found, or you’re on a plane or bus, in a taxi or on a boat, or left unexpectedly stranded in a tiny town in Argentina, you can still charge both your phone and a tablet/iPad with this handy energy station!
Frequent travelers know that battery chargers are life savers – saving time, effort and headaches in potentially stressful situations. Do away with the stress of a dead phone and keep an energy station close.
What’s in Your Bag?
What do you consider your travel essentials? Do you have a favorite travel accessory that gets the job done or saves you space? How do you keep your passport hidden, your undergarments stowed, or your body rested? We’d love to know. Share your best packing tips below.
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