The Best Travel Gear To Get Before Going On That Big Travel Adventure!
As you would know traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It can also be one of life’s biggest pains in the bum! Mechanical issues, weather delays, crying babies — they’re all out of your control. But one thing you can control, is what you take on your travels. And we’re here to help you take the right stuff. So here’s everything (in our opinion) you’ll need to get before going on a big travel adventure.
Pack Right
Starting With The Carry-On Luggage
For serious travelers checking luggage is a pain. If you can avoid, it then avoid it by all means. Lugging a 66 pounds (30 kilos) suitcase through airports, train stations and bus terminals is no mean feat. Seriously, we say travel lighter. You can save money by traveling lighter. Don’t worry about not taking that new suitcase mom got you last Birthday will make it for your trip to Bali.
The Best Rollaboard Suitcase
Price wise, this is the best rolling carry-on luggage you’re likely to find. It’s light, durable, easily fits up to five days’ worth of clothes and comes with a worry-free warranty (including airline damage).
Our Favorite Durable Duffel
Here we have the gold standard in duffel bags. The North Face Base Camp Duffel. Made for people who climb Mt Everest and other smaller peaks. Naturally, it’s durable, lightweight and doubles as a backpack too!
They come in lots of different sizes and colors. The medium size is as about as large as you can go to be still considered a carry-on.
Our Favorite Backpack
Built for cities, war zones, and beyond, this is the kind of bag that once you start using it, you never stop. (Which is for the best because it’s kind of pricey too)
Now The Checked Luggage
These are our favorite checked luggage products that should only be take on your travels if you can’t fit all your travel necessities. So, here are the bags you should be taking with you.
The Best Hard Shell Spinner
For less than $110, this hard-shell spinner trolley is your best value move. It doesn’t have many frills, but it’s extremely durable and includes some handy organizational features that don’t typically come with luggage at this price point.
The Best Big Luggage On A Budget
This luggage looks and feels like it cost an arm and a leg but it actually doesn’t. Luckily for you it has a 50% plus off sale happening on Amazon right now. It’s made strong with a durable ballistic nylon and is easy to manoeuvre too, considering you’re lugging around 50 pounds of stuff. A bargain if ever there was one!
Pack With Compression Sacks
These compression sacks are a great idea for travelers, especially for long trips and over-packers. By squeezing out all the unnecessary air, these sacks let you pack more stuff while taking up less space. And maybe lighter too!
Organized Bags for Serious Travelers
Packing cubes are one the greatest ideas for serious travelers. They help with packing and organization. Pack with these little wonders once, and you’ll never willingly go back to rummaging through your bags again.
The Essentials Travel Dopp Kit
Sorry ladies, this is for the men. If you are a guy with facial hair that you regularly groom, this travel dopp kit includes everything you will need for your travels.
This 100% genuine leather toiletries bag holds lots o’ stuff. It’s got two spacious zippered storage compartments and, since it unfolds and hangs vertically, you can easily see and access everything you’ve packed. It even comes with a fully waterproof interior and gold hardware for that luxurious finish.
Our Favorite Toiletries Bag
This toiletries bag holds lots o’ stuff. It’s got three spacious storage compartments and, since it unfolds vertically, you can easily see and access everything you’ve packed. It keeps everything organized and ready for use.
For In Flight Comfort
For those long-haul fliers or frequent flier, these in-flight essentials should always travel with you.
A Travel Pillow That Actually Works!
This memory-foam pillow actually works. It offers great support (with or without a headrest). For packing, it compresses down to the size of a roll of toilet paper too! It even comes with a 2 year warranty!
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Have you ever suffered from a screaming baby mid-flight? Well these Bose earbuds are just what you need! They’re not cheap, but they do reduce ambient noise by an incredible 45 decimals, without taking up the massive amounts of room as the standard headphones. It’s worth paying extra to block out that screaming baby isn’t it?
If you prefer the standard headphones, and the taking up more space, Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are world class, wireless and will block out 100% of the unwanted noise.
Our Favorite Eye Mask
This is our favorite eye mask. It blocks out light and muffles noise — all without pressing uncomfortably on your eyes or ears. You can even hand wash it! Ah! Yes a good night’s sleep on that long-haul flight.
Compression Socks
Blood clots or DVT (deep vein thrombosis) are a serious issue for many people during long haul flights. It can also cause achy leg muscles because of reduced blood flow. Compression socks counteract that by gently increasing circulation, so you don’t arrive at your destination with aching swollen legs and feet.
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The Tech Gear
To stay in touch with the world during your travels you need a little technology to help you unplug (or plug-in), whichever you need do to live your life while traveling.
An International Adapter Set
The history of technological development has been somewhat haphazard in nature and without universal agreements. And so we have the inconvenient situation of non-uniform power outlets throughout the globe. In a perfect world, there would be universal power outlets all the same size. Until then, you’re going to need an adapter. This set (sized for US, UK, European and Australian outlets) is well priced, comes with four USB ports and is made with extra-snug sockets so your chargers won’t fall out of their adapter.
Keep Your Cords Organized
Don’t you just hate it when your get all your tech cords all tangle up in your luggage. I know it really frustrates me. So he’s the thing that will solve that annoying mess for you, the neat little electronics organizer case. Everything will be organized into this nifty case in your travel luggage. It’s inexpensive to boot too!
Take Better Pictures On Your Phone
Compatible to fit over 70 different smartphones and tablets, this lens kit lets you take 10x macro, 140° wide angle and fisheye photos from your smart device. Your Instagram followers will be suitably impressed!
A Heavy-Duty External Battery
Travel adventures are all about getting lost in the culture and beauty of a new place, and then there’s getting lost at 3am on the side of the road because you’re phone ran out of power and you have no idea how to get back to your hotel. This portable battery helps you get back on track with a strong communication signal. Hello world again!
A Kindle
If you’re a keen reader and plan to read more than one book on your journey, you owe it to yourself to grab an e-reader. Go with the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader. It’s a step up from the standard Kindle, with a high-resolution screen and backlights built in to make it easier on your eyes.
A Travel Router + Charger Combo
This travel router is referred to as the “electronic Swiss army knife” (as one Amazon reviewer called it). It lets you create your own secure wireless connection no matter where you are. It even has USB ports and a 6,000mAh battery to charge devices on the go.
Travel Safety
Last but not least of the tech stuff. Take your Travel Safety Seriously! If you don’t it could end up ruining all your travel plans this year. Pickpocketing is rife in many countries and electronic pickpocketing (stealing your credit card and passport’s electronic signatures) is on the rise globally. It could destroy your life not just your vacation! Because of this we believe very strongly in being protected. Here are 2 of our quality RFID products to choose from.
Deluxe Neck Wallet (with RFID)
This nifty little wallet/pouch is your minimum line of protection. It’s premium quality with numerous pockets for all your travel documentation and essentials. When worn under clothing it’s incredibly soft, naturally sweat-wicking and odor-resistant, so it won’t feel clammy against your skin. Over clothing it feels soft around your neck and right there to keep everything safe and handy.
Women Travel Wallet (with RFID)
This premium quality Women’s Wallet is ideal for every women who travels. In-fact its ideal for every woman for everyday use too. It has compartments for almost everything a woman could want (when traveling that is). Constructed from strong nylon fabrics that surprisingly look good too. It also protects your credit, smartcards and passport from electronic pickpockets (from RFID scammers) when at home or abroad. Comes in Black, Black or Black!
The Essential Clothes
Good clothing is essential for a comfortable journey. This list isn’t everything you’ll need on your packing list, but it does cover the basics you shouldn’t forget.
An Easy-To-Pack Raincoat
This classic shell packs down to nearly nothing, but, when called upon, has everything you need in a solid raincoat/windbreaker. There’s plenty of colors to choose from too.
A Good Watch
If you’re travelling for long periods you need a good accurate watch to get you there on time. If you don’t have one already, it’s time to invest in one. And you don’t have to spend a ton of money on one either.
Our Very Favorite Hoodie
This is the kind of hoodie that you won’t want to take off ever again. It’s a bona fide travel multitasker with 10 pockets for all your travel essentials. Carry your passport, phone, wallet, etc… It’s made with heavy-duty materials that’ll grow with you and soften over the years, the way your favorite sweatshirt/jacket/hoodie should.
Really, Really Good Socks
As we said these socks are really, really good. Made from the finest Merino wool. They are incredibly soft, naturally sweat-wicking and odor-resistant, so your feet stay comfy no matter the conditions. So, if your feet are comfortable when traveling, then everything else is easy.
So, there you have it! Almost everything you will need to take with you whatever trip you’re planning. Bon voyage, travel groupies. Enjoy the adventure and these goodies that you take with you!
Finally!
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