Must-Have Travel Items
“To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen
Traveling is a great way to explore the world we live in. And whether you are traveling for pleasure or as part of your job, you want your travel experiences to be as enjoyable as possible.
While there’s no guarantee that your travels will be hassle-free, you can carry a few things with you that may help you on your journey. Here are some travel must-haves that are highly recommended.
One of the worst things that can happen while traveling is to have your wallet pickpocketed or to have additional items stolen from you. It can leave you with a pit in your stomach and scrambling to figure out what to do next. Of course, a traveler’s best friend is a backpack – so why not buy an anti-theft backpack?
Designed to keep your belongings away from pickpockets and slash-n-grab thieves, this anti-theft backpack from Travelon has a lock, slash-proof straps and body panels, and an RFID blocking card. It’s great for a laptop, passport and other essential items you carry.
Staying hydrated when traveling is important. And, instead of paying for bottled water at the airport – why not carry your own water bottle with you? A collapsible water bottle is perfect for travels as it can be compact when packed away – and easily expands when you want to fill it with water and take it with you.
“I’m afraid I’m going to have to charge you $75 because your suitcase is over the allowed weight.”
Have you heard those words before? If you have, you probably dreaded the idea of paying the airline additional money. Use your digital luggage scale before you head to the airport to make sure your baggage is within the weight limit established by your airline.
Travel pillows come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But if you’re looking for one that won’t take up a lot of space and will provide support for both your neck and lumbar region, go with the AirComfy Ease. You just inflate it to meet your needs and pack it away when done.
If you’ve ever tried to find an open space to charge your phone while at the airport, you know that outlets are at a premium. If you bring your own portable charger with you, you’ll find that you can sit anywhere in the airport and not have to worry about being near an outlet.
If you are doing international travel, you’ll quickly find out that not all of the outlets are the same as here in the United States. Pick up a global travel adapter, and you’ll have all the bases covered no matter where you’re at in the world.
Travel can be noisy – it doesn’t matter if it’s planes, trains or automobiles. If you want a little peace and quiet, purchase a pair of noise-canceling headphones. While many noise-canceling headphones require a hefty investment, Sony has a pair receiving great reviews and priced under $50.
You do all you can to avoid accidents and injury while traveling. Unfortunately, you may find you or your travel companions end up with blisters or small cuts. These can be treated quickly if you have a small first aid kit with you. Containing all the basics you may need, put this first aid kit in your backpack while you travel to help treat minor issues.
Do you have travel must-haves that aren’t on this list? What are they? Remember that travel can be an enjoyable experience when you’re comfortable and prepared. Grab some of these must-haves so that you’re both of those things.
