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Must Haves for the Light-Packing Traveller
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items Our travel needs especially by train fit neatly into a well-packed rucksack - compact, considered, and beautifully functional. Quality over quantity is the key with a collection of smart, travel-friendly essentials that make the journey as elegant as...
Absolutely crucial for protecting my phone when travelling especially in crowds. These lanyards are very strong and I can tuck my phone into an inside pocket or my crossbody bag for extra security.
Mobile Phone Chain, 2 Pcs Lanyard
This is my crossbody bag where I feel secure from pickpockets. it also has a little side pocket where I keep my Anker portable charger so I can discreetly charge my phone without getting it out.
Crossbody Bag with USB Charging Port
I like that the 4" x 1" size means I can slip this into the side pocket of my crossbody bag so I can re charge on the go...
Anker PowerCore 5000mAh Portable Charger
Although I like to mainly carry my rucksack occasionally you just wish you could wheel your luggage. These are the perfect solution and the wheels are tucked into the corners making them less susceptible the those quaint European cobbled streets.
WIRABO Backpack with Wheels, 17.3"
I love these, sitting on the Eurostar with a couple of cold beers from the bar, they beat drinking from a plastic or paper cup. They look elegant too. They have lids as well as a little steel straws. very eco friendly
Livole 12oz Stainless Steel Wine Tumbler 2-Pack
This such a fun thing to have on holiday. No need to worry about hotel ice cubes - put these in the mini bar fridge and always have clean ice cubes that don't dilute your cocktail. We love them so much that we use them at home too.
Reusable Metal Ice Cubes, 8 Stainless Steel w/ Tongs & Tray
This packs flat in my small rucksack but is so useful when out and about sightseeing. Dive into a local store for some cold drinks, then tuck the bag into the day sack until you find a picnic spot.
Thermos Cooler Bag, 12 Can size, keeps picnic fresh too
I like fresh milk in my morning tea, so I keep it fresh in this mini flask when travelling. Easy to clean too...
Stainless Steel Travel Flask + Lid 200ml
I've been using my little orange Jester for the last 6 years and the quality is still perfect. The coffee mug shows how small it is and when sight-seeing it's the perfect day sack size.
Jester Backpack | The North Face
This compact fan weighs virtually nothing and the charge lasts for a few hours. Perfect if you're on the sunny side of a hot train in summer as I discovered travelling through Hungary.
AOLIGEI 5-Speed USB Mini Fan, 360° Rotating
Most rail carriers require you to label your luggage however small (or you could face a fine), so I use these to discreetly attach a label our various bags. They're also good for tying up the zips so its not easy for a thief to open the bags quickly.
14 Pack Heavy Duty 5.9 Inch Rust Resistant Keychains
These are the re usable tags that I add to our luggage with the steel looped wires
10 Plastic Tags - Labels for Luggage
There are so many cables and plugs needed for different devices and countries these days that I like to keep them all together, I also keep the portable fan from this list inside along with a pack of playing cards.
HCFGS Travel Cable Organiser Bag
It's always wise to have a small first aid kit and if the little scissors have a rounded end you're OK to carry them within the pouch.
Mini First Aid Kit, 92 Pieces
Always useful to have that little extra confidence that no-one can open your hotel door - I keep one in the cable bag
Door Wedges Indoors, 2 Pack
This super slim lightweight little back pack folds away to almost nothing but we take it so that I can shop for things to bring home on the last day and carry the shopping on my front. Alao handy for a very light sight seeing daysack.
Lightweight Foldable Backpack, 20L
My partner loved these - bought for a trip to the spas of Budapest in Hungary. Great paired with thevmicrofibre towel also in this list. All squashable into the small rucksacks.
Men's Swim Shorts Quick-Dry UV Sun Protection
Bought for a spa trip to Budapest in Hungary, these are brilliant as they have good absorbency and dry quickly taking up very little space. Since Covid, you need your own towels to visit the spas.
Eono Microfibre Towel - Fast Drying, Compact
My partner likes this cross bodybag when travelling as it doesn't bulk out his shirts etc. He says it's comfortable and discreet.
Anti Theft Bag Chest Bag for Men
A game changer for my partner who gets very grumpy having to remove his belt going through customs. This one has a plastic buckle but it doesnt feel like it. He wears it all the time.
Lightweight Quick Release Metal Free Canvas Belt