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The Willing Traveler’s Essential Kit

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Every trip starts differently, but a few things never change. These are my go-to travel essentials, refined over years of movement across countries, climates, and cultures. Practical, reliable, and always within reach.
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Snacks & Misc.

Favorite Protein - got to keep the energy up!

 
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My absolute favorite - especially the chocolate sea salt ones. I have one daily.
RXBAR - Amazon.com
 
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My 2nd favorite - especially for what feels like a treat - the Mint Chip are like a a minty-marshmallowly chocolate candy bar with a protein benefit! yum!
BUILT Bar Puff Protein Bars Variety Pack
 
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Pending room - these sweet fiber addition are just like candy - well, they are without the guilt of candy.  The sweet ones like Cherry, Pineapple, Wild Worms and Peach are my favorites.  Apple is like the old hard sour apple candy I loved as a kid.  they are good too!
Shameless Snacks | Snacks That Taste Good and Feel Good, Too!
 
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I never leave home without one! I have one that stays in my carryon full time.
Mini Flashlight - Amazon.com
 
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A change /coing purse is essential with foreign currency, coins and smaller bills  without having to pull out your full wallet and/or moneybelt.
Amazon.com: Women's Coin Purses & Pouches
 
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I keep my passport in a cover with 1 credit card, and some cash tucked into one of the slots. There is also room to tuck a pen into the fold so you are always prepared and have things handy with crossing borders, needing cash or a card of sorts at an...
2 Pack RFID Passport Covers w/Card Slots

Health & Body & Beauty Care

Favorite and Useful travel size body care and vitamins to stay healthy while traveling

 
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Best on the go easy color. Fantastic wear and easy to pack.
Chubby Stick™ Moisturizing Lip Color Balm - Clinique
 
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the perfect size, and easy to refill from your home supply they tuck nicely into your quart baggy in your carry on. Good for your hair and body - can't go wrong with that!
Travel Size Hair & Bodycare - Moroccanoil
 
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My absolutely favorite cloths (face & body, and counter cloths.  I pack them with me on every trip. Perfect in hotel rooms, daily tours or hikes, and with the silverback weave, you can use them with just water and keep them clean!  I also pack the Eco strip laundry detergent. packs small, flat, and only need a ¼ strip per load. Perfect for longer trips!
Norwex Home - Premium Microfiber & Sustainable Cleaning ...
 
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Never hurts to have good vitamins that are not made with products that are not heathy for your body.
Women's Multivitamin 50+ Tablets - Nature Made
 
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The perfect b12 - boost of energy that I always take and is part of my daily routine - especially while traveling.
Nature Made Vitamin B12 Gummies 1000 mcg

Favorite Travel Books for Road Trips & Activity Books

 
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This is Volume 1 of Around the World Word Search
Travel Word Search Adventure: Passport
 
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Perfect companion for road trips and looking for scenic drives, easy hikes and scenic views.
USA National Forest Field Companion Series

Organization in Carry on/Suitcase

packing Cubes and what I use them for

 
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packing cubes work great for electronic pieces (cords, chargers, etc.) keep everything in 1 pace and easy to find/use.
Packing Cubes - Amazon.com
 
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transfer any medications, vitamins and aspirin/tylenol to these reuseable pill bags. no need to garry multiple bottles around. perfect for travel. I used them every trip!
Pill Pouch Bags (Pack of 400) 3"x2.75"
 
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perfect for use on longer trips where space is at a premium.  The technology has gotten so much better over the years. Never leave on a trip without using, and don't forget the small rechargeable pump to assist on your return trip!
Vacbird Travel Vacuum Bags with Rechargeable Pump

Suitcases (carry on & checked)

The Willing Traveler's favorites to travel with - carry on, checked and purse size/backpack

 
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Hard Sided suitcases are the best - you can't overpack with them!
Suitcases On Wheels - Amazon.com
 
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hands down - one of the best for carry on.
Nobl Travel
 
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my latest backpack I found on Amazon - and it works perfectly for my needs.  a backpack and carry on suit me fine for my travels 3-7 days easily.
Backpacks | Amazon.com