Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Backpacking Travel Essentials
39
items If you are thinking about travelling the world like a backpacker, firstly do it! Secondly this list has all the essential and practical items that come in handy when you are traveling on the road.
I have been lucky enough to backpack across the glob...
Sections
5
Packing & Luggage
Toiletries
Clothing
Tech
Misc
Packing & Luggage
A selection of day packs, rucksaks and packing cubes. I would suggest trying your backpack on in store to ensure it is the right size. I also love and highly rate packing cubes for organising.
Compartmentalizing your items for a trip makes things so much easier. The smaller cubes are handy for underwear and swimwear. I also take a small one in my hand luggage with a change of clothes.
Packing Cubes | For Luggage & Travel
These budget friendly packing cubes come with a handy carry handle and are clear sided so you can see what you have packed.
SINZUX 10 PCS Packing Cubes for Suitcase, Grey ...
This travel towel is quick drying and perfect for on the beach. he high-quality material means all you need to do is give it a shake and all sand will simply fall off. They do have different sizes and colours, I love the mint green one.
Dock & Bay Beach Towel - Quick Dry, Sand Free
This micofibre travel towel is well used on my trips, it folds down to a small size in the travel pouch and it dries very quickly after use. They are handy to take in a daypack bag on hikes etc.
Rainleaf Microfiber Towel 16 X 32 Inches
I can highly rate Levis for their backpacks. They are sturdy and durable and has lots of compartments and secure zips. I have linked this one as a potential day back. Features a padded interior sleeve for a 15" laptop or tablet. The straps are comfor...
Levi's® L-pack Large 25 litres
This Levis small bag is great for airport travel or on the go. The recycled polyester is durable and measures 27x5.5x12cm. It comes in black or royal blue.
Levi's® Headline Logo Small Banana Sling Bag
These waterproof pouches come in very handy! Zip EDC pouch made from kevlar reinforced gridstop for ultra high abrasion resistance. Combined with water-resistant zips and nylon gear loop. Measuring roughly 22cm wide by 16cm tall this pouch is ideal f...
Waterproof zip pouch/EDC pouch - tool organiser - washbag
Toiletries
A selection of must pack products, alongside some travel friendly sized products and small little luxuries.
This dry shampoo might be a bit costly compared to others but it is a nice treat for your hair when you are on the move. The spray does have a nice clean smell to it too.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo 198ml
This mini travel set has everything you need, including the wee pouch. The set has the best sellers for a dewy, rosy glow. Includes full-size cream blush, lip oil gloss, highlighter, and a mini setting spray.
MILK MAKEUP The Werks Makeup Set - A travel-friendly set
This factor 50 SPF face cream is water, sweat and sand resistant. It is also invisible and does not leave a white cast. Anti-eye-stinging: Can be applied around the eyes.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+ 50ml
Whether you have a long haul flight or an intensely long cross country bus journey, these eye patches are a nice treat. They help leave the undereye refreshed, moisturized and have a non-sticky after-fee They are small enough too to easily take with ...
SUMMER FRIDAYS Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 6 pairs
If you are travelling anywhere near the tropics you will need a bug spray. I find this brand to be very strong and works well, the smell isn't my favourite but it does work. It contains 50% deet. The spray can last up to 9 hours.
Jungle Formula Max Strength Insect Repellent
I find this avon spray to be a bit of a cult product and for good reason. I use this at the end of the day and into the evening, especially after a day in the sun. The spray also works to deter bugs.
Avon Skin So Soft Dry Oil Spray 150ml
Avoid taking liquids and shaving foam and just take this solid bar. This vegan bar has aloe vera and shea butter. I am a big advocate for travelling with these bars, they don't leak and in the airport they won't could towards your liquid allowance.
UNBOTTLED Get Grooming Shaving Care Solid Bar 90g
This shampoo solid bar is made for travel. They have different scents and shampoos for the type of hair. This particular one is for curly hair, but all of them later up good in the shower.
UNBOTTLED Naked Shampoing Cheveux Bouclés 75g
This nifty wee zapper tool helps take the itch out of mosquito/bug bites. The tool is small and lightweight and helps you forget about the itch! This bite relief is ready to use on over 3000 bites to provide relief.
Mosquito Bite Relief Zapper
Clothing
A mix of cold weather and hot weather climate clothing.
These danish wool socks are perfect for hiking in colder climates or for an early start on a cold morning. The material is warm, cosy and comfortable and they are washing machine friendly.
The Nordic Sock Company Danish Hygge Socks
I used this travel ultra light jacket on winter trips to Kazakhstan and in a Boston winter and it did me well. I like the fact you can pack this down into the small pouch. It is warm, comes with pockets and has a few different colours.
Women's Ultra Light Down Jacket (Comes in a carry case)
Linen trousers are great in the heat, the natural material and flowy nature of these trousers make for great travelling. I opt for a khaki green or black colour but they do have a cream colour too. I would say because the linen is designed to look “c...
Women's Linen Cotton Tapered Trousers
This jersey cami dress is perfect for hot days and can easily be packed up small due to the material. The dress comes in a variety of different colours and can be worn without a bra. The bra top combines two layers into one to provide great shape and...
Women's Crepe Jersey Bra Camisole Dress
This cross body uniqlo bag went viral last year and for good reason. The unisex nylon shoulder bag is very durable and fits ALOT in. You'd be surprised at what you can fit inside. Personally I would opt for a black colour as it will stay cleaner look...
Unisex Nylon Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO UK
I find these 70% cotton t-shirts are great for hot weather. They are a relaxed fit with ribbed neckline and come in many colours. The material is quick-drying DRY technology.
Women's AIRism Cotton T-Shirt
I always travel with some form of shawl or cover up. You might need one in a mosque or temple and of course you want to be respectful. These block print long sarong scarfs are very durable and can be packed away easily. This cotton sarong is hand pri...
Set of 2 Hand Block Printed Cotton Sarong, Pack of Two sarongs Beach Wrap Pareo, Large Sarong, Cover up. Long Scarf,
These beautiful brown leather sandals are perfect for hot destinations. They have a durable rubber sole and come with a buckle.
Brown Leather Sandals for Women and
You will need a pair of flip flops to use in the shared bathrooms and shower rooms. Or of course on the beach. I love these bright yellow ones.
Havaianas Classic Flip-Flop
Tech
Remember your travel adaptor!
I always travel with a wrist watch, the changing time zones etc can be confusing and you don't want to soley rely on your mobile phone. These watches are brightly coloured and affordable. Battery operated stainless steel case with faux leather band.
New colorful wrist watches with new battery.
Worldwide Travel Adapter with Dual Protection: Certified by CE and UKCA, this travel plug adapter worldwide with 2 USB C and 2 USB A ports provides surge protectin, overload protection, short-circuit protection for your equiments. The USB travel adap...
Universal Travel Adapter with 2 USB-C & 2 USB-A Ports
These wireless ear phones are the ones I use. They are great, small and the battery life is super long. The sound quality is great considering the price point. They connect via bluetooth and are very compact.
JLab Go Air Pop+ True Wireless Earbuds
Helpful wee travel case for all of your memory cards.
SD Card Holder Case, 22 Slot Memory Wallet
Misc
I bought my silk sleeping bag liner in Vietnam, but this one seems very similar. The liners are light and are very useful if you aren't comfortable on the bed/bedsheets you are sleeping on. Or alternatively you can use this liner if you have to crash... that is handy.
Nod-Pod Pure Silk Sleeping Bag Liner 210x85cm
You'll be surprised how many times I have been in a hotel or hostel and there is no plug in the sink or bath! This universal one uses suction and is so small you will hardly notice you are carrying it.
Tifanso Universal 6in Silicone Bath Stopper
I have used this product for years. The liquid works well in the sink and washing clothes by hand. The scent is fresh and it does clean your laundry.
Dr Beckmann Travel Wash
This travel washing line is stretchy and retractable and can be used or hung up anywhere.
Travel Washing Line with Pegs
This might be an odd one but if you are a female solo traveller having a wedding ring you can easily slip on might come in handy. This gold band is simple and waterproof and it doesn't matter if you lose it.
Boho Ring Gold • Adjustable Stainless Steel Ring • Waterproof Jewelry • Minimalist Gold Ring • Festival Jewelry
You should take a passport cover to help protect it. I found this fun PVC clear ones on etsy, they come in fun colours and can be personalised. The jelly case is 9x13 cm in size.
Transparent Passport Cover
I use these soft cover notebooks from Rymans, they come in lined, squared or blank. The elasticated strap helps keep everything in place and there is a pen loop that is handy. There is a wide selection of colours too.
Ryman 2 Pack of Candy A4 & A5 Lined Soft Cover Notebooks
These are fun and unique, however of course any playing cards will do. I loved these feline ones though. Card games are universal and great for making new friends.
Cat Playing Cards.
This lightweight travel pillow comes with a washable cover comes in a curved u shape design. Made from memory foam this travel pillow can fix your neck naturally and prevent the head side slip. Curved shape design at both sides makes your face feel m...
Jiancrate Travel Pillow for Airplane, Neck Pillow
My Instagram @travelkattours has many travel related content and guides.
travelkattours (@travelkattours)