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What. Do. I. Pack? (My Trip Packing Favs) ✈️
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items Listen, I am a girl who MOVES. One month I'm in NYC, the next I'm backpacking Europe. Because I basically live out of a few storage units and a few pairs of rotating luggage, I've had to get really creative on space and narrowing down what to take vs...
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Carry-On Luggage Essentials 🎒
Checked Luggage Essentials 🧳
Toiletries Essentials 👝
Backpacking Essentials (International) ✈️
Clothing + Shoe Essentials 👢
Carry-On Luggage Essentials 🎒
Coming from a girl who loves to not have to purchase checked luggage.
This bag has gotten me through so many trips. I have the 50L (Small) bag - just the right size at it's max for carry on on MOST (tbh I've never had an issue) flights. I've taken it backpacking through Europe, South / Central America, Camping, etc. It...
North Face Base Camp Duffel 50L
I couldn't tell you how a $20 backpack has held up for nearly 2 years of consistent travel, but it has. This fits the personal item requirements of most (I want to say all) airlines. I think at one point I've gotten a weeks worth of clothes, a toilet...
Taygeer Backpack
Ever NOT have enough room in your bags? Pro Tip - if you don't have space in your bags, most airlines are pretty chill about attaching neck pillows to the outsides of carry ons. The game changer move is throwing some of that extra luggage (preferably...
Packing Cube with Neck Pillow - Open Story™ Green: Travel Luggage ...
Packing cubes have and will always be that girl for me. I have 100's. Im not even kidding. For my type A brain, these are great for organizing your clothes by shirts, pants, etc. It keeps them clean and organized and above all, compact. Saves me from...
4pc Printed Packing Cube - Open Story™️Pink Stripe
Just like my packing cubes, I cycle through these vacuum suction bags that literally SNATCH your clothes up. Like mama, you put three sweaters in one bag? No you didn't, you now have a sliver of paper to pack and stack into your packing cubes. These ...
Vacuum Bags For Traveling
One time I was gifted one of these gear pockets and I've been using it ever since. If you have tech to pack or like pencils, or literally anything small that you don't want to lose - these are great for that. I usually throw all my cords in here. Sur...
Fjallraven Gear Pocket Bag
Checked Luggage Essentials 🧳
For you know - when you gotta bring a lil extra with you.
Back at it with the North Face Base Camp Duffel - this time in a size Medium. The exact model I have I think was a limited edition that I snagged from a Sierra Trading back in 2020. 5 years going strong and great for those who need a little more than...
Base Camp Duffel—M | The North Face
Nothing says “peace of mind” like having an added extra line of security in making sure your bags get back to you. I've never had luggage lost - but if I did, I'd hope my penmanship was good enough for others to know where I live. I like the neon tag...
Luggage Tags
Can't lie - moving to NYC had me slightly worried my checked bag was going to be overweight and that I'd have to cough up an extra $100. This saved me by like half a pound. Super portable and easy to use.
Luggage Scales
The battery life on these are pretty good - 2 years going strong. Just like a luggage tag, these are just an added level of safety for me. If there's any chance an airline can't get you back your luggage, you'll at least know which airport it's stuck...
AirTag
Toiletries Essentials 👝
These are the top standouts for traveling - whether it's a short trip, or backpacking Europe. Here's what I'm throwing in my bag!
The quilted makeup bags with the handles are usually made out of soft fabric that can be squished into compact spaces fairly nicely. And they are cute so that's a plus.
Quilted Cosmetic Bags
I've truthfully taken wayyy to long to get a travel razor. For some reason I was under the impression you couldn't fly with them - which to my surprise, YOU CAN. So, first thing I did? Purchase this cute, compact baddy that takes up essentially NO ro...
Razor Travel Collection - Flamingo
Okay, so - other than the packaging being seeeewwww cute. This floss is GREAT. It's on the thicker side where traditional floss doesn't get in all of those grooooves. Compact cutie, great for travel. I've heard people say SO many good things (dentist...
Cocofloss Expanding Woven Dental Floss
So this might be one of those more high maintenance things that DONT need to come with me on trips - however, if I CAN, I WILL. And this one is super compact and portable. It just gets you feeling EXTRA clean and as someone who's best friend is a den...
Oclean Water Flossers | Advanced Oral Care for Healthier ...
My dentist bestie always recommends Phillips… I think the one she recommends is the less portable option - however Phillips as a brand has some great, more travel friendly options. This being one of them. I've found that in past, electric toothbrush'...
Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes
When they started making the lil travel size versions of these - I was allll over them.
Thera Breath - Travel Size Oral Care | Oral Health On-the-Go
I've used this for my travel shampoo/conditioner/body wash for a few years. The packaging is super modular and because of that - if you like tetris - it's easy to stack into bags lolol. My go to grab when I know I'm about to leave for vacation.
Monday Shampoo + Conditioner
For on the go travel friendly makeup removers - these face wipes do the trick. They also double as just something to use if your hands are feeling a lil ehhh. I think when traveling, it's important to find products that are multi-purpose (even if the...
Pacifica Makeup Remover Wipes for All Skin Types
I've already thrown this into one of my other recommendation lists - but to re-iterate: great for traveling. I think I prefer the shape over other traditional brushes. Something about the versatility of holding it does something to my brain.
Kitsch Detangling Flexi Brush
I love these lil girlies. I usually will just take one sheet with me and throw them into my bag. Easy when you have a blemish and you'd rather have people stare at a star than a crater.
StarFace Hydro-Stars
I mean… what can I say. You gotta have this.
Touchland Hand Sanitizer
As a girl who unfortunately suffers from hormonal hair growth (trust, I've been tested for PCOS) - these are kinda just in my routine every now and then. Like when I'm actually growing a full beard (which somehow is every other week). These are clutc...
Refillable Dermaplane Razor - Flamingo
I think for those weekend trips, or honestly even when I'm doing the international long trips - I don't love bringing a whole skin routine with me. A product that never fails - Cetaphil Lotion. It's honestly all I need.
Cetaphil Travel Size Essentials in Beauty(7)
I hate to be one of those people to admit that I forget to put sunscreen most days. This one is so compact and so travel friendly. I prefer the sticks over the squeezy tubes because they don't explode on flights, and they fit better in luggage. 10/10...
Mineral Sunscreen Stick for On-the-Go Protection
I love this because it's a STICK and is soooo much more portable than the other travel deodorants on the market. I've found that the more traditional shapes are way to bulky, and when you are trying to comply to the 1L TSA required plastic liquids ba...
Dove Beauty Aluminum-Free Mini Deodorant Stick - Coconut and Pink Jasmine - Travel Size - 0.5oz: Underarm, Invisible Solid, Normal Skin
Loook - traveling with liquids, I try to go with the bare minimum, so that means no make up. BUT if I do bring something and want a little life brought back into my face - LOVE these.
Travel Friendly Bronzing Drops
EEEkkk - If I'm not going somewhere tropical where I'll tan, and want a little extra color, I grab these. My mom has been buying them for yearrrrs and I've been sneakily stealing them from her cabinet. They are super portable towels that your just wi...
Sunless Tan Collection
Yooooo THESE? I found about applicator-free tampons while on a trip in Colombia and was changed ever since. Firstly, waaay more eco friendly without all the extra plastic. Secondly - SUPER packable. Like throw 100 of these in a pocket and no one is e...
o.b. Tampons US
Backpacking Essentials (International) ✈️
Here's the things that saved me on my International Trips that I wish I would have brought every time.
So two use-cases for these baddies. One - they are way better than the flimsy ones airlines give you on long-haul flights. Two - If you plan on backpacking on a budget internationally, these are great to wear in shared hostel rooms. You can't always ...
Eye Mask
I bring my Looooops everywhere. During international travel and long haul flights, sleep is of the essence. I'm a light sleeper and wearing my Loops literally blocks out so much noise. They are stylish when wearing + non invasive like other foam earp...
Loop Earplugs
These laundry bags are so compact and so easy to travel with. They expand and surprisingly fit a lot of dirty clothes. I've brought them with me pretty much everywhere.
Packable Laundry Bag
One time I was in Germany searching for genuinely an hour for a semi portable laundry detergent. Because I was flying every few days to a new location, it didn't make sense for me to get a whole gallon of detergent. Bringing these the next time aroun...
Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Sheets - 64 Loads - Everspring
One thing that I under estimated needing - a quick dry towel. Specifically quick dry. If you plan on backpacking around, you want something that doesn't stay wet. You also can't trust that every airbnb, hotel, or hostel in other countries have towels...
Quick Dry Towels
I really like these adaptors because they have multiple plug types for different countries. IF you plan on using a hair dryer or anything with high voltage, I believe these are just adaptors - you'd have to purchase a converter to make sure you don't...
Travel Smart by Conair All-in-One Adapter: Compatible with European Outlets
Just because the All-In-One adaptors can be a little clunky for larger chargers and sometimes have a hard time staying in the plug, I prefer being able to just replace my macbook US plug with a European or UK version while traveling internationally.
Apple European Plug Adapter: Electronics
IF you are planning on staying in Hostels during international travel, usually a lot of the places have lockers that you can store your things. And with a locker - you need a lock. I prefer a key version because ONE time I had a padlock and immediate...
Padlock
For a girl who writes a LOT when she travels, I go through at least a notebook every month. I LOVE these Moleskin journals. I prefer the unlined versions with the soft covers. Easy to pack, super small, and flexible to throw in bags. They also have a...
Cahier Journals Set of 3 Kraft Brown
When you are staying at hostels - or honestly anywhere, it's always nice to have a pair of shoes to just throw on RQ. + Haviannas were having a moooment in Europe last year. Girlies would wear them with everything - dress them up, dress them down. + ...
Havaianas | Flip Flops & Sandals Original From Brazil Since ...
One thing that strikes the fear of everything in me is realizing that I need to transfer every liquid product I own into a small 1L bag. I've grown smarter in the game of packing internationally, and WHILE not every airport enforces this - some do. I...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Airplane Approved Security Bag
If you plan on roaming around - I've learned the hard way that apple/google maps takes up a lotttt of phone battery. One thing that I always seem to forget, and never regret having - a portable phone charger. I don't need anything crazy, and these ho...
Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
I've found that while having a purse is great, sometimes while traveling around, it's nice to have a tote. Especially if you plan on grocery shopping in areas where plastic bags aren't a viable option. These Baggu ones are super tiny and compactable ...
Baggu Reusable Bags
So - if you want to do any kind of content on the go, but don't want to bring a tri-pod, these are great. You can stick your phone nearly everywhere. I've been known to stick my train tickets and (higher risk) cards to it and have had no problems. It...
OCTOBUDDY
Clothing + Shoe Essentials 👢
These are some standouts that have made the difference when traveling. Things I look for: something I can walk a lot in + CUTE.
These a lil goofy, but I swear, last year I did HOURS of research trying to find a good shoe to backpack around Europe in. I was dealing with a soleus issue that put me in physical therapy UGH and these were the one shoes that I read with the highest...
Women's Clifton 10
As someone who is tall and has a lot of leg to carry - I need to find the right shoes that aren't going to injure me after long travel days + walking days. These are another standout for those European streets. After my Sambas obliterated my feet, I ...
Reebok Womens Club C Double Revenge Platform Sneakers
I can hear the "WHAT ARE THOSE" comments - but HEAR ME OUT. Last year I couldn't find these ANYWHERE except bidding sites, Japan, or one random resell store in Copenhagen where I paid double the price for them. I looove that they look FUnkkkkyyyYY. A...
Nike Air Rift Breathe Sneaker (Women) - Nordstrom
Last year while I was extensively searching for shoes that wouldn't hurt my feet / achilles, I found these. They are SO SO SO comfortable. And cute. And flexible. What I like best about them is that the backing isn't super hard so I haven't gotten ba...
Women's Ballet Flats Square Toe Slip On
Carrrgooo PANTS! They are comfy, they are cute. I love flexible fabric that you can roll up when packing. I genuinely could be convinced to buy anything Free People just because every piece always feels so unique and effortlessly cool. These are that...
We The Free Onset Pull-On Cargo Pants
The amount of times I've been traveling and have been stuck in rain or wind. I used to buy drug store ponchos or umbrellas in a pinch, but found that they were always bulky when re-packing. This jacket is water/wind - resistant + is actually stylish....
Free People Happy Camper Pullover
The name of the game when traveling is comfort + packable w/o being overly bulky. I love these cotton jersey long sleeve's from Skims. I pack a few different color variations and layer them with other things. Super great staple to bring that you can ...
SKIMS COTTON JERSEY LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT | SOOT
You know what's easier to pack than a hat? A bandana. And as a girl with bangs - if I need to hide greasy hair, these are a super cute way of doin it!
Free People Break A Sweat Bandana
Im going to be so foreal - skip the overly expensive sunglasses when traveling (unless you have it like that, to each their own). They get lost, scratched, busteeeddd. These are affordable and cute.
Urban Outfitters Sasha Oval Sunglasses
Traveling in the winter and don't want to bring a bunch of hoodies? This is a cute alternative. I love these and they have a bunch of different colors. Im a girl who's ears always get cold but I cant fully commit to a beanie to mess up the hair. Thes...
Free PeopleBalabonnet
For a MINUTE I would see these all over Europe. Surprisingly can stuff so much into these little bags + cute to put little charms and keychains on them. They also are made with a super flexible material where you can kinda shove it anywhere. Sometime...
Unisex Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO US