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OIM Travel Must Haves
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items My favorite travel products to make every trip go smoothly. These are the products I bring on every trip.
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All Travel
These are my travel must haves.
These are the best packing cubes. You really only need 2 per person maximum, 1 small and one medium. They are great quality and they compress the clothes very well. There is also a dry bag area that can be used to separate clean and dirty clothes dur...
Packing Cube | Peak Design Official Site
Never runs out of batteries! It has a little switch you move a couple times to charge it up.
Battery-Free Portable Luggage Scale 110 lbs
Vlando Travel Makeup Bag Small Brown
A little pricey, but works as a beach bag, laundry bag, extra carryon, grocery bag, you name it!
Notabag Original Unisex Hand Luggage
This umbrella is so small that it fits easily in my coat pocket. I keep it in my purse most of the time in case of sudden showers and even though it's small it has quite a bit of coverage.
Davek mini Umbrellas
These power banks are awesome. Mine is older, but holds at least 2 good charges and charges the phone by MagSafe or can also charge iPads using the USB cord.
Anker: Power Bank
These are the best water bottles. They come in many different sizes to suit your hydration needs. They are vacuum insulated so they keep your drinks incredibly cold, they have a lid that comes apart to easily clean, and they lock closed to avoid spil...
Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottles & Mugs
These are great for checked bags, passport pouches (so it tells you you forgot it before you get to the airport), children… (don’t judge!)
Apple AirTag 2nd Gen 4 Pack - Key Finder
I like that I can remove the days I don’t need for shorter trips and the cups are big enough to store for multiple weeks.
Metal Large 7-Day Travel Pill Organizer Pink
International
These products will make your international travel much more enjoyable.
I like bright colors so they stand out in hotel rooms. They are less likely to get forgotten.
Universal Travel Adapter w/ 2 USB-A & 2 Type-C
Perfect for any trip you expect to do laundry or swim during. Not all dryers work well and bathrooms never have enough places for family swimsuits. No clothes pins required!
Sea to Summit Lite Line Camping Clothesline
Good for more than wine. Olive oil, vinegar, shampoo bottles, etc. And they are reusable!
UPGRADED 4 Pack Reusable Leakproof Wine Bags
This bag holds a surprising amount of stuff, keeps it pretty well organized, and is super safe against pickpockets. I’ve often worn it as an extra bag on planes with the things I want in my seat without issue and it easily fits in my bag if needed.
MADNRN | Leather Belt Bag Collection
This is the chain I use as a phone tether. It helps me fish it out of my larger purse and keeps it safe from pick pockets when I’m taking photos on trips. It has also saved my phone from hitting the pavement more than a few times.
HAHIYO Mini Purse Chain Strap 15.7in Gold
This bag is RyanAir under seat compliant and good for a weekend away. My kids usually use it for their things on the flight and it is small enough that my 6 year old can carry it.
Cabin Backpacks: Airline Approved Carry-On Bags
Good for trains where you don't have a sight line to your bags or locking them before you leave them at a luggage deposit.
Retractasafe 250 4-dial retractable cable lock
I don’t usually travel with my straightener, but this is the one that I use in Europe. It is dual voltage (you have to remember to switch between the two) and you will still need an adapter that can handle the wattage of a hair tool.
L'ANGE HAIR Le Duo 2-in-1 Straightener & Curler
Kids
The most compact booster seats we’ve ever used.
Mifold Comfort Grab-and-go Car Booster Seat
For younger kids out of infant seats but too young for boosters, this turns regular seatbelts into a 5 point restraint. Check the weights to confirm suitability.
RideSafer Small Yellow Lightweight Compact
These are awesome for little kids. They stick to just about any flat surface but don't leave a residue. If they get dirty or lose their stick, you can just wash them with soap and water to renew them.
Gel Window Clings - Amazon.com
If you're not comfortable with the vest type restraint for the car this is a great option.
Pico™ Portable Car Seat | Kids Car Seat for Travel - WAYB
I used this toddler carrier for most of our travel. We were NOT stroller travelers because I wanted my hands free for bags and often we were going places with stairs or cobblestones that would not have done well with a stroller.
Ergonomic Toddler Carrier | Baby Tula US
This is a little extreme for a snack container, but it allows for a lot of variety on longer trips.
FEIOOD Patent Design Ribbed Snackle Box
I'm not ashamed to say I've airtagged my kids before. We lost one trick or treating one year and for several years after they wore one of these. We told them if they heard the ping sound to stop and we'd come find them. Perfect for crowded areas like...
Kids Waterproof Airtag Bracelet Compatible
These are the headphones that my kids used when they were little. The actual speakers tend to move a little, so you may need to readjust them.
Soft Headphones For Kids - Amazon.com