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What’s in my travel day bag, minimalist and essential

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Everything you need in your day bag for a long day of travel. This as been essentially my setup for close to 10 years now. I think this is the perfect balance between light weight and having everything I need.
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Bags

I love when all my bags fit in one bag ahaha
 
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This bag is magical; it fits so much. It's the perfect day bag. I have used it for almost 10 years and it's still going strong (even after a sad encounter with a rodent).
Kånken Mini Backpack
 
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This is my purse; it fits everything I need: wallet, sunglasses, passport, snack …
High Coast Pocket
 
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I like to take 2 of these travelling, because one usually lives in the hostel fridge, to keep all my things together. I also use it for when I need a little extra room on travel days.
SKYNKE bag, striped/black white, 45x36 cm (17 ¾x14 ¼")

The other stuff

Have what you need to feed yourself is the best budget travel hack
 
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A Nalgene is probably the essential of all essentials when it comes to the outdoors; it's a good size and it fits perfectly in my day bag.
Nalgene Sustain Wide Mouth Water Bottle 1L
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I like non-metal, because i can take them on carry-on trips. I hand made a little pouch to keep them clean and I also keep a pair of wooden chopsticks in there.
Sea To Summit Camp Cutlery 3-Piece Set
 
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I love this coffee mug, because it's easy to clean, 100% leakproof, and it's the perfect size for me
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Flex Sip Lid Bottle 473ml
 
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Bandanas are super versatile; you can use them as a sun cover, a wind cover, an accessory, and to block light when sleeping.
Bandanas

First aid and toiletries

Mostly sun protection and blisters prevention
 
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You need SPF for your lip !!!
Five Star Lip Protection - SPF Lip Balm
 
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I find stink sun screen easier to packing on my bag
Face and Body Sunscreen Stick Products
 
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Traveling is messy
Tide To Go Pen Instant Stain Remover
 
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I find this brand works great
Elastoplast Flexible Fabric Bandages, 40 Strips
 
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Blister are inevitable when traveling
Nexcare Waterproof Blister Prevention Tape
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