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Don’t leave Home without these travel Essentials✈️🚗🛳️

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Briele Powell

Here is my GO TO List when I am traveling . A curated checklist of must-have travel gear to make any trip smoother; whether you’re road-tripping, flying, cruising, escaping to hot or cold climates, or just need your essentials always ready. From comf...

Sections

🚗 Road / Car Trip Must-Haves

✈️Catching Flights and long hauls

🚢 Cruise & Water Adventures

❄️ Cold-Climate Travel Essentials

☀️ Warm & Tropical Escapes

Essential Travel Gear(applies to all trips)

🚗 Road / Car Trip Must-Haves

I personally love roadtrips, short or long, doesn’t matter I’m always on the go. These are items that I find makes road tripping so much better.

I hate room temperature drinks. This cooler keeps my drinks cold and also snacks, if needed. Affiliate link

Hard-sided Cooler / Insulated Ice Chest

I like keeping all my charging cords together, so this organizer saves me the headache from loosing them and also keep them safe from liquid damage. Affiliate link

Waterproof Travel Cable Organizer

I keep this kit in my car for a peace of mind, knowing that I am prepared in case of an on the road emergency.

Roadside Emergency Kit

✈️Catching Flights and long hauls

Flights can be sometimes cold , uncomfortable , and stressful. These are some items that I find makes my flights enjoyable while traveling.

I get cold easily, so I keep this handy on every flight. Affiliates link

Neck Pillow & Travel Blanket Set

Nothing against babies, but there is nothing worst then a long flight with a crying child . I love using these to block out noise.

Noise-Reducing Earplugs

I will pack 20 outfits for a weekend trip. This scale helps me to not overpack and saves me from baggage over weight charges. Affiliate link

travel Luggage Scale

I like wearing compression socks when I travel. They help keep my legs from feeling heavy and swollen, and they make a big difference in how comfortable I feel while traveling.

Compression Socks (15-20 mmHg)

Wearing eye mask helps me block out light and actually get some rest on planes , especially when you have ppl that don’t like to close the window shades. It makes falling asleep so much easier.

Silk Eye Mask

I always bring a neck pillow when I travel because it makes sleeping on planes so much more comfortable. It saves me from waking up with a sore neck.

Neck Pillow

🚢 Cruise & Water Adventures

I remember sailing on my first cruise and not being fully prepared to sail. These items listed are items that I realized were definitely needed while cruising .

I love bringing binoculars when I travel. It makes sightseeing so much more fun since you can catch all the little details you’d normally miss. Affiliates link

Compact Waterproof Binoculars

I always pack a cruise-friendly power strip since cabins never have enough outlets. It makes it so much easier to charge my phone and everything else at once without worrying about cruise restrictions. Affiliate link

Cruise-Friendly Power Strip (non-surge, 2 outlets)

I bring towel clips on trips because they keep my towel from flying away while on ship —such a small thing that makes relaxing so much easier.

Beach Towel Clips / Bands

❄️ Cold-Climate Travel Essentials

Pack smart for winter adventures with these must-have cold climate travel essentials

I keep rechargeable hand warmers in my bag during cold trips—they’re perfect for chilly mornings, outdoor events, or just warming up my hands without big bulky gloves. Affiliates link

Rechargeable Hand Warmers

☀️ Warm & Tropical Escapes

It’s nothing like escaping the cold during winter months and going to a nice tropical place or even during the summer when you live in a not so tropical place. These are items I take with me when I’m traveling to the Caribbean’s or deserts .

I carry a portable handheld fan when I’m out in the heat—it keeps me cool, comfortable, and makes summer outings so much more enjoyable Affiliate link

Portable Handheld Fan (rechargeable, 5-speed)

I use a phone water pouch whenever I’m near water—it keeps my phone safe from splashes, rain, or accidental drops, so I can take photos without worrying. Affiliates link

Waterproof Phone Pouch with Neck Lanyard

Essential Travel Gear(applies to all trips)

Items that are essential for all trips

I always bring a portable charger with cables so I can keep my devices powered on the go without hunting for outlets—super handy during long trips or busy days. Affiliate link

Portable Charger/Power Bank(50000mAh)

I carry a lightweight folding umbrella so I’m always ready for unexpected rain, small enough to toss in my bag without weighing me down. Affiliate link

Lightweight Folding umbrella

I love bringing a Bluetooth speaker on trips so I can enjoy my favorite music anywhere. Affiliate link

Portable Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker

I pack mini travel toothbrushes so I can keep my oral care routine on the go without taking up much space in my bag.

Disposable Mini Travel Toothbrushes

I get sick in the car a lot more than when I’m cruising . Using these help me so much with Motion sickness. Affiliate link

Motion Sickness Patches - 48 Count

I use leakproof and magnetic travel containers to keep my toiletries organized and mess-free—no spills in my bag, and I love that they stick together for easy packing.

Leakproof and Magnetic Travel Containers

I always pack these leak-proof travel bottles so I can bring my favorite lotions and shampoos without worrying about spills in my bag. Affiliate link

Leak-proof Silicone Travel Bottles (TSA Approved)

I use these cable and luggage locks when I travel to keep my belongings secure and give me peace of mind, whether on a plane, train, or in a hotel. Affiliate link

TSA-Approved Cable & Luggage Locks

I use a passport holder with a luggage tag holder to keep my travel documents organized and easy to spot—makes airport navigation so much smoother Affiliate link

Passport Holder With Luggage Tag Cover

I bring a toiletry bag to keep all my essentials organized and easy to find—so no digging through my suitcase for shampoo or toothpaste. Affiliate link

Amazon Best Sellers: Best Toiletry Bags

I use packing cubes to keep my clothes and accessories organized—it makes unpacking and finding things so much easier while traveling Affiliate link

Packing Cubes

I carry a mini power bank to keep my phone and devices charged on the go without carrying anything bulky

Mini Power Bank (5000mAh PD) USB-C

I don’t like my shoes touching other items in my bags, so I love these because they keep footwear separate & clean. Affiliate link

Clear Shoe Bags for luggage

I Use for water activities to protect my items from getting wet. Affiliate link

Waterproof Bag

I bring a collapsible water bottle when I travel because it saves space in my bag and keeps me hydrated wherever I go.

Collapsible Water Bottle - 25 fl. oz.