These are my personal must-haves whenever I travel afar! A mix of travel essentials, luggage, tech and little conveniences that have made packing, moving and travelling feel easier for me ~
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Weatherproof
Hiking
Handy Items
Apps
Organisation
These can go through a lot of roughs, are highly sturdy and durable. I found their handles have a good grip, are easy to extend/retract and the wheels turn smoothly in all directions. Plus, they come with a lifetime warranty and many different colors...
JULY Carry On & Check In Luggages
Always my go to for packing all my clothes when I travel. Love how much they can compress so I can fit more in my luggage or in my hiking backpack!
Eagle Creek Packing Cubes
A waterproof lightweight bag to keep your personal belongings dry when you go for wet activities!
Sea To Summit Dry Bag
Especially useful when you're bunking in accommodations with shared toilets, campsites or frequently move from one stay to another. Great capacity to keep all your toiletry needs in 1 bag, and comes with a hanging hook and little mirror too.
Sea to Summit Toiletry Bag
My go-to travel bag! Great ease with custom checks at airports and as carry-on for flights. Quick access compartments for your passport and laptop. Comes with a luggage sleeve at the back to slide the pack over your luggage handle and give your shoul...
Bellroy Lite Carry-on Travel Backpack 30 L
Weatherproof
This is great when it's really sunny outside and you wanna protect your skin, but just too lazy to apply sunscreen all over! Love that it is cooling to the touch, comes with pockets and even a hoodie!
Uniqlo UV Protection Jacket
Trust me on this one - Tested this rain jacket while walking behind Iceland's famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Remained completely dry underneath while getting sprayed on by the heavy water mist! Love that it's easily packed into its own left pocket ...
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
Pair this with the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket and you'll be kept dry underneath from head to toe. It's lightweight, comes with decent pockets and side zippers for easy removal or wearing over your base pants.
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Pants
Great when you're high up in the mountains or for winter travel for layering. Lightweight, water repellant and keeps you really warm.
Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka
Hiking
The best support for your soles when you're hiking or even walking long distances. Its material is soft, light, flexible and hugs comfortably around your foot. Plus, its Vibram shoe base ensures good grip and traction so you don't slip on uneven terr...
HOKA Speedgoat Trail Running & Hiking Shoes
You'll need this if you wanna protect your shoulders during multi-day hikes. The pack's antigravity suspension ensures the entire bag weight rests on your hips and off your shoulders so they don't hurt.
Osprey Atmos AG 50 / 65 Backpack
The insulation for this bottle is amazing ~ I've added ice in my water and there were still cubes left the next day! It's sturdy and the handle helps make it easier to pull out the bottle from your backpack. The magnetic cap ensures it's out of the w...
CamelBak Chute® Mag 40oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Handy Items
I'll add at least one in every travel bag I have since it is so useful and compact. It's everything you need to be hands-free while on the go.
Heroclip Carabiners for Hanging Gear
The most lightweight, thin and handy towel you'll need when travelling. Super absorbent, quick drying, machine washable and comes with a zippered case for storage.
Sea To Summit Tek Towel
Apps
A reliable free alternative to Splitwise to track shared expenses while you're travelling in a group. Its free tier offers a lot of features though there'll be occasional ads. Available on Android, iOS and Web too.