Now that I've been traveling a descent amount I've gathered my list of "Must Have's" while away from home. Read below to see the things I like to use while traveling to make my life a little easier!
Long Phone Charger - This has been a life saver for me. I bought a three pack and use them regularly at home too. They're great for being able to use your phone wherever you are in the room, but they really save the day when it comes to airports. At the airport, finding a seat next to an outlet is always a challenge. With these long chargers, you don't have to worry because your phone will reach you wherever you sit!
Power Strip - Since a lot of our travels lately have been long-term this has been super helpful for us. We have a lot of devices that need charging; our phones, our international phones (because one phone is just not enough), my Apple watch, the iPad, our laptops, etc.. I love having the power strip so we can charge everything at once and not have to worry about having enough outlets!
Power Adapter - Power Adapters are absolutely necessary depending on where you're going. Do your research before traveling to see which outlet's you'll need. I recommend getting one that has multiple options on it as well as multiple inputs so you can charge more thing than one and have many different countries covered.
Space Saver Bags - I have never raved about such a simple product more than this one. I am by no means a "good packer" but these bags have been revolutionary for me. They drastically increase how much you can fit into your bag. If there's one thing you buy, it should be these!
TSA Approved Suitcase Locks - It's super important to be cautious about your bags going through the airports. I've heard many stories about people finding missing items out of their bags. That's why it's important to invest in these TSA Approved locks for each of your bags. Better safe than sorry! Just make sure it's TSA Approved so that they are able to get it open for security searches.
GoPro - I have the GoPro hero 5 Black and love it. It's so convenient to use when you're out doing adventurous things and don't want to risk losing/wrecking your phone. Plus it's waterproof and awesome for beachy vacations! There's so many different accessories you can get to use with the go pro, I've listed my favorites below to help sort through them all.
Waterproof Case And Filters - Even though the GoPro is waterproof I wanted to get a case to be safe. I like this one because it's secure while also still allowing clear pictures. It also came with filters to use in different types of water which was a bonus!
GoPro Sleeve And Lanyard - The go pro doesn't have a great way to carry it when it's not in a bulky case. I like this one because it's cute, provides an extra layer of protection while also allowing you to easily carry it around!
Charger And Replacement Batteries - The GoPro didn't come with a charger so I bought this one because it had the ability to charge three batteries at once (two of which came with the charger) it's always good to have extra batteries!
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream - I LOVE Cetaphil, I use it every day. No matter what kind of water you have for showering throughout the world it's always good to have your favorite moisturizing cream to help calm your skin!
iPad - I love having my iPad with me when I travel. Mostly for Netflix, downloading shows to watch on the plane but also for adding journal entries about our travels! It's way more convenient than carrying around a laptop.
iPad Keyboard Case - This is mostly helpful if you plan to use your iPad as a computer while you travel, looking into hotel's/flights, but also for writing journal entries.
Tripod - Traveling just the two of you? Bring along a tripod to capture photos of yourselves together without bothering strangers to take your photo!
Sunglasses - I don't know about you, but sunglasses are a must for me. I get so upset when I forget to bring my sunglasses out!
Hat - I've recently gotten really into hat's especially when traveling to warm weather places. It's such a cute way to help give your face a little extra protection from the sun.
Waterproof Phone Pouch - I got this as part of my Christmas present from Nate's mom and it's been a huge help! I didn't know I needed one until I got it! It's so convenient when you don't want to leave your phone on the beach/by the pool while you go swimming!
Curler/Straightener 2-in-1 - I like the idea of having my curler/straightener as a 2-in-1 to optimize all the space in my bag! If you're not super connected to your current tools I definitely suggest getting one of these to cut down on your packing!
This is a start to my list of packing essentials, I'm sure I'm forgetting something (because I always feel that way). If there's something you think of that I should add to my list I'd love to hear it! send me a message or comment below.
Otherwise, thanks for reading, I hope you find this helpful!
-Jen