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Travel Gear I Actually Use
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items My real, go-to travel gear — suitcases, clothes, essentials, and the little things that actually make trips easier and more comfortable. All tested in Scotland, Florida, and everyday travel life.
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Travel Clothing & Shoes
Essentials
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A quick look at my Scotland trip post — the guide that shows exactly how I packed, what I used, and what actually worked on the road.
I used these exact travel items during my Scotland trip — and I’m sharing the full story, gear notes, and cozy travel moments
Read the Scotland post on My Tasteful Threads
Visiting Edinburgh, Scotland: Cozy Corners & Historic Charm
Suitcases
Reliable suitcases and luggage pieces I use every trip — durable, lightweight, and easy to handle through airports and train stations.
This luggage is awesome for the avid traveller. It’s solid, built well and no wasted space when you are packing.
Monos luggage
Great!! Much needed for those weekend trips and the day hikes. I found this out the hard way. Much easier now. :). Osprey is the definite go to brand. Lasts forever.
Backpacks for Hiking, Biking, Climbing & Adventure
Compression bags to make packing easier. Much needed when you struggling to pack snd get everything to fit in your suitcase.
Travel Compression Vacuum Packing Bags
A waist or crossbody bag to ensure you keep your essentials handy without having to hold something in your hand. You are able walk around with ease snd no worries.
The Travel Belt Bags
Packing cubes that keep clothes organized and make unpacking easy. Great for separating outfits, toiletries, and laundry while traveling.
Compression Packing Cubes
Travel Clothing & Shoes
Comfortable, practical clothing and shoes that hold up on long days of walking, airports, sightseeing, and changing weather.
Handy vest with pockets.
Men's Travel Vest with Pockets
You’re on your feet when you travel. Comfortable shoes make a world of difference.
Best Travel Shoes For Ultimate Comfort and Support
Some simple clothing items that make a difference when traveling. Windbreakers, rain gear and more.
Best travel clothes for women
Comfortable shoes are needed when traveling. Walking shoes and hiking boots.
Best Women's Travel Shoes
Free People Clothing for women is my go to brand for travel clothing. Comfort is key in a car, rushing through an airport or just relaxing.
Free People Clothing
Essentials
Small but important travel items that make trips smoother — passport wallets, toiletry bags, dry shampoos, and organizers that actually stay useful.
Much needed. Keeps everything in one place.
Best Passport Wallets
Great to have. Makes it easier when you don’t have access or you don’t feel like washing your hair one more time you get a fresh do.
Best Dry Shampoos
This handy little holder keeps your medications organized for your trip and even in your daily routine.
Best Personal Pill Organizers
Lined and needed to keep all your toiletries together. Great for those road trip when you aren’t flying.
Makeup & Toiletry Bags
Basics
Simple must-haves I never travel without — chargers, luggage scales, and the everyday tools that keep trips easy and stress-free.
A much needed item for checking the weight of your luggage when flying. This made things easier after buying items for the return trip.
Best Luggage Scales
Fabulous travel charger. Paw print lights up and gets dim so you can tell when you are getting low.
Best Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
A compact first-aid kit that fits in any carry-on. Perfect for quick fixes and small emergencies while on the go.
Travel Series Medical Kits