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Must-Haves for Travel
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items As a girl who has traveled a lot, and loves to go on adventures… these things are so essential to me. Most of them make their way on every trip! Tried and true, no complaints gear that you'll hopefully love, too.
Great hardside luggage if you're interested! Comes with five different sizes, depending how you'd like to travel. The large suitcase is, in fact, incredibly large. My husband and I could share it for two weeks worth of things!
LEAVES KING Luggage 5 Piece Sets, Hard Shell ...
I cannot travel without utensils - especially because I will always choose a flight with a layover. I need to be able to eat at the airport, and sometimes they forget to give you to-go utensils!
Bamboo Travel Utensil Set | Bamboo Fork, Knife, Spoon ...
If you're going on a vacation, and you enjoy indulging in libations, do NOT mess yourself up and get dehydrated. You're just asking to get sick and feel icky. One of these per day in warm, alcoholic climates will save your buns.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Lemon Lime ...
Essential in Brazil (and Europe) to chatge literally anything. They have never shorted for me, and they have everything from a standard US plug to USB and USB-C. Perfect.
BESHON [2-Pack] European Travel Plug Adapter ...
Hotel lighting is bad, you never know how your friends will have lighting set up in their bathroom or guest room… you just never know. Make sure you don't put makeup on like a clown.
Rechargeable Makeup Mirror for Travel, Vanity ...
A PALE GIRL'S DREAM!!! Protect your faces, y'all!
UV-Protective Packable Bucket Hat | Men's Hats | lululemon
I just love a little vanity case. When I'm not home, something like this feels a little luxurious. I generally use it for my skincare and makeup at home, so I can take a piece of my regular routine with me when I'm elsewhere.
Travel Toiletry Bag 3.5L | Women's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
I have this and love this so much, that my husband and I actually argue over who gets to use it when we travel. It's about time to get him his own!
2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack 45L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
This is an airplane essential, if you're looking to avoid disruption, conversation and jet lag. I'm not an eye mask girl, but the plane changes a woman.
Rest and Restore Eye Mask | Men's Accessories | lululemon
The other bag is makeup and skincare… this is everything else. An essential in my travel setup!
Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
This can fit my 15" laptop, my notebook, a few pens, and the USB-C cord that I use for charging. (I usually leave my block with my phone cord.)
New Crew Laptop Sleeve | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
This seems extra and a little dramatic… but if the flight is longer than 2 hours, even if I don't plan to workout… this is so good to have a safe little spot to stretch out when I get where I'm going. Doesn't take up much room, and is awesome if you ...
The Travel Mat 1.5mm *Made With FSC™ Certified Rubber | Men's Mats | lululemon
If you're traveling with a yoga mat and like to bop around to studios, this bag is great for that. Mat strap included!
2-in-1 Convertible Backpack 21L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
If you're doing any big traveling abroad, this is an essential. Packable day pack is crucial to your experience. You'll need your hands free, and you may buy things, or need more than a fanny pack's worth with you!
Lightweight Packable Backpack | Columbia
I bought this, lost it, and bought it again - this is in every travel bag that I pack. Period. Under your jacket/sweatshirt at the airport, through walking around cities, this kind of thing is essential. Even if you don't think you need it. I Cannot ...
Lightweight Packable Hip Pack | Columbia
Have you ever slept over a friend's house and they forget to give you a blanket… that trauma has followed me to adulthood. Also, I even brought this to Florida once. Used it as a picnic blanket. Duh.
Packable Down Alt Throw | Columbia
This is: a grocery bag, an overnight bag when you're making stops while you're away, a backup personal item, a day-pack, a place to put your jacket when you get too hot… it's great. This and a packable backpack and I think I could take over the world...
Packable Lightweight Tote
For local travel specifically, this is something that I love to have and use. It's really spacious, especially if you overpack over the top, and it can double as a large purse if you're working with a medium bag or larger. We use the XL version for a...
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
I have had some version of this for like 13 years. I've moved across the country twice in this bag. You can fit an entire marriage in this bag.
Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag, XX-Large, 135L
When we go on longer event-based trips, we share this bag, my husband and I. We tend to pack light, but this is GREAT for the times where you may not want to. (I prefer this to hardside.)
Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag, Large, 70L
These are incredible for bird-watching. Just me? Great.
L.L.Bean Discovery Binoculars, 10x42
These live in the pocket of my winter parks at all times.
Women's PrimaLoft Packaway Gloves
Not a glove gal? Here's the mittens.
Women's PrimaLoft Packaway Mittens
I have had some iteration of this for the last 25 years, at all times. A crossbody purse that isn't a “luxury handbag” or is just the right size, is perfect. A hair bigger than a fanny pack - my go-to for street fairs in Brazil.
Mountain Classic Crossbody Bag