Things I pack when it’s just me and a suitcase. From safety to comfort to the random stuff that ends up saving the day — this list has made solo travel way less overwhelming.
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🔐 Safety & Security Must-Haves
🔋 Tech Essentials
🎒 Comfort & Personal Care
🔐 Safety & Security Must-Haves
Gives me instant peace of mind in hotels or Airbnbs! The door lock makes it nearly impossible to open from the outside, and the alarm is loud enough to wake the whole building if someone tries. Super small, easy to pack, and makes me feel way safer w...
Portable Door Lock & Door Stop Alarm Set
This is the bag I grab when I want to keep it light but still feel secure. It’s roomy enough for the basics, super comfortable to wear, and has anti-theft features that make me feel way more at ease in busy places. Zippers lock, straps can anchor to ...
Pacsafe Anti Theft Sling Pack
Small but super loud! It clips right onto my keys or bag and gives me extra peace of mind, especially when I’m out alone. The siren is high-pitched, the flashing light grabs attention fast, and it’s easy to use if I ever need it. Hopefully I won’t—bu...
Personal Safety Alarm Self Defense Keychain
Compact but loaded. It has everything from bandages to a foil blanket, and it’s light enough to toss in any bag. I bring it on every trip just in case and it’s come in handy more than once.
Mini First Aid Kit, 110 Piece Small First Aid Kit
Not the flashiest thing I pack, but definitely one of the smartest. It sits flat under clothes, keeps my passport and cards safe, and the RFID blocking gives a little extra peace of mind. Perfect for airports, train stations, and anywhere I don’t wan...
RFID Blocking Waist Pouch Money Belt
🔋 Tech Essentials
This thing saves me constantly. It snaps right onto the back of my phone, charges fast, and doesn’t weigh down my bag. I love that I don’t have to mess with cords while I’m out exploring. Total solo travel game-changer.
Anker Slim Magnetic Travel Charger
This adapter makes international travel so much easier. It works in pretty much any country, and I can charge my phone, iPad, and portable charger all at once. It’s lightweight, packs small, and I love that it has multiple ports. I don’t travel witho...
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
Keeps all my cords, chargers, and little tech stuff in one spot so I’m not digging through my bag. It’s lightweight, waterproof, and fits more than you’d expect. I take it on every trip now — makes life way easier.
Lightweight, packs down small, and the remote makes getting full-body shots way less awkward. The built-in light is actually useful too. Great for low light or filming on the go.
Selfie Stick Tripod 46'' with LED Light
🎒 Comfort & Personal Care
This bottle’s perfect for travel days! It holds plenty of water but collapses flat when I’m done, so it doesn’t take up space in my bag. Super lightweight, easy to clean, and way cuter than most travel bottles.
REI Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle 25 fl oz
I bring this when I want my water to actually stay cold. It keeps drinks icy for hours, doesn’t leak in my bag, and just feels sturdy. The tonal color is a cute bonus — minimal and pretty without doing too much.
Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
This little stick comes with me on every trip. It glides on smooth, doesn’t feel greasy, and actually keeps my thighs from chafing, no matter how much I’m walking. The mini size is perfect for my bag and has saved me more times than I can count.
Megababe Thigh Rescue Mini Anti-Friction Stick
These are travel lifesavers! Tiny packets that wash 3 small loads right in a sink or tub. I throw a pack in my suitcase, add warm water and clothes to the sink, and let it work. Clothes smell fresh, rinse clean, and dry fast. They’re compact, TSA-fri...
Tide Liquid Travel Sink Packets
I didn’t think I’d care about an umbrella until this one! It’s compact, lightweight, and actually holds up in strong wind and sideways rain. Easy to open and close with one hand, and it’s never flipped on me—not even once.
Windproof Umbrella - Withstands 85MPH Winds
Dries fast, packs tiny, and somehow soaks up a ton of water without feeling gross. I use it for everything—beach days, hostel showers, hiking trips. Super lightweight and comes with a little loop to hang it up anywhere!
Rainleaf Microfiber Quick Dry Towel
These don’t block out everything, but they take the edge off which is exactly what I need on planes, music festivals, in busy hostels, or just when I want to zone out. They’re comfortable enough to sleep in, super small, and way cuter than foam plugs...