1.
Packing
Cubes (pack-it Cubes)
Organize,
and fold clothes in separate coloured cubes which pack together conveniently
and are easy to identify when needed. An
essential travel item for my trips whether short or long. The original ones were Eagle Creek, but now
there are many brands.
2.
Multi-plug
with USB
Pretty much
all of us travel with a phone, computer, or other devices that require charging
or power. The travel adaptor plug is a
necessity, and a plug like this covers all continents and countries. Most ideal is one with a USB plug-in like
this
3.
Sarong
A sarong has
so many uses. It can be used as a towel
for the beach, a sheet, a wet blanket to cool down on the hot nights, a skirt
for the ladies, a cover-up for changing, a headdress to protect from sand. Very lightweight and versatile, it can cut
down on requiring too many other items.
4.
Money Belt/Body
Wallet
I find that
a money belt is a necessity for keeping passport/credit cards/cash safe while
traveling. One of the best I have found
is the Lifeventure Dristore Body wallet because it has a waterproof section.
5.
Saxx Underwear
Underwear
for him. The most comfortable underwear
I have found for traveling. It is quick
drying, so can hand wash easily, and has flaps to keep all the man bits in
place and as a bonus, they don’t ride up. Comfort is very important.
6.
Quick Dry Pack
Towel
Regular towels
take up a huge amount of space in a backpack, and when they get wet, take a
long time to dry. A good option is a
thin, lighter weight towel that dries fast and packs very small. I can’t say it’s as soft and absorbent as a
regular towel, but a very good option based on size and weight. They come in
all different sizes.
7.
Dry Bag
A decent,
light-weight dry bag can protect your electronics or clothes from major
downpours in rainy season, gives security when traveling on boats, or protection
when taking part in other water activities.
Give the traveler piece of mind.
This is a good brand, but there are many.
8.
7 Wonders Duel
or Carcassonne Games
The standard
game people take on travels is a deck of cards, but why not step it up a
notch. A great strategy game is this
amazing 2-player game called 7 Wonders Duel.
It can be packed down to a small little bag, and can pass many hours
while waiting for buses or trains.
Another
great option for a multi-player game is Carcassonne, which also packs quite
small. Can be played by 2 to 6 players.
9.
Lonely
Planet eBook
A travel
guide is important for any traveler, and having it at the touch of your
fingertips sure helps. Buying a Lonely
Planet book online will make a great gift.
While it recommends hotels and restaurants in many locations, I find it
ideal for things to see and do, but most important, provides maps of important
locations when the traveler arrives somewhere unknown.
10. Battery for Recharging
Battery
packs are getting smaller and smaller, and more powerful. A cell phone should never run out of juice
with one of these. They come in many
different sizes. Usually a bigger one is
more powerful, but when traveling, weight and size is definitely something you
need to be aware of, so there is a balance of power vs. size/weight.
Best Portable Battery Chargers
Best Portable Battery Chargers
