Favorite Travel Gear

Travel supplies spread out across a world map

Super Useful Travel Gear

The #AdventurePartnerForLife and I very consistently pack the same things over and over again when we travel. And we’re light packers. So, that means that what you see below on the “Favorite Travel Gear” list is reliable enough and useful enough that we’ve deemed it a good use of minimal space for over fifty countries. You’ll notice, in accordance with my light packing guidelines, that a lot of these things are travel-sized and/or “baby versions.” The packing and tech items listed are things that we actually use. And, yes, most of them are ordered through Amazon, where—full disclosure—I am an affiliate. But I wouldn’t recommend anything to my readers that I don’t swear by in real life.

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Packing

OSPREY PORTER 46 BACKPACK:

Perfect for… avoiding bag check fees• Durable and comfortable
• Lots of pockets• Clip/strap items outside

EDDIE BAUER SLING:

Perfect for… day trips• Lots of pockets in front zip
• Swing to the front in crowded areas• Cell phone pocket

YAMIU PACKING CUBES:

Perfect for… packing more• Keeps stuff organized
• Condenses clothing• Love the shoe bag for dirty shoes

EAGLE CREEK PACK-IT SET:

Perfect for… organizing• Use for dirty laundry
• Use for charging cords and adapters• More flexible than packing cubes

COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOTTLE:

Perfect for… saving money• Clip to the outside of your pack
• Fill after security• Save the earth

MICROFIBER TRAVEL TOWEL:

Perfect for… lots of things• Good for the rain
• Good for beach and outdoor excursions• Good for spills


Tech

NIKON COOLPIX P1000:

Perfect for… no-fuss great shots• No need for lenses
• Love the viewfinder• WiFi photo transfer to phone

VINTAGE SCARF CAMERA STRAP:

Perfect for… comfortable carrying• Wear cross-body
• Takes weight off your neck• Fashionable

LONLIF BATTERY CASE:

Perfect for… charging in a bind• Reliable
• Easy to use

LOGITECH IPAD KEYBOARD CASE:

Perfect for… blogging• Stays charged forever
• No need to bring your laptop

AIRFLY WIRELESS TRANSMITTER:

Perfect for… iPhone in-flight• Reliable
• Easy to use

UNIVERSAL ADAPTER:

Perfect for… everywhere• USB plugs
• One and done• Easy and convenient

Cheers, Jordan