We recently went on a fun trip with friends to Colorado and I’m prepping for a trip to Bend, OR. When returning from trips, I always look at the most useful items that I packed and some of the least useful ones to learn for my next trip.
My five “must haves” this summer are:
Wander Plus Crossbody Bag – Normally I bring an Arc’teryx crossbody and a small purse. I saw this bag on Instagram and picked one up in black. It has a variety of anti-theft features, a sleek design and purposeful pockets. It looked nice enough for going out and works for hiking or day trips, too. It’s on Amazon for $39.99.
Adidas Weekender Backpack – This backpack is perfect as your airplane carry on and is lightweight/compact enough to for hiking or sightseeing. It has two side water pockets and plenty of room for whatever else you want to bring. It looks stylish and even has a trolley loop to use on your carry on bag.
Clutch Phone Charger – This lightweight, credit card sized, rechargeable phone charger slips right in your purse or pocket. It can recharge an iPhone, your headphones or even a tablet. The cord is built right in so you don’t need to carry a cord. (You can get an iPhone or USB-C version).
HydraPak Skyflask Speed Collapsible Handheld Water Bottle – I love this water bottle for travel because it’s a great handheld for running, but it also has a spill proof cap so you can stow it in the side pocket of your backpack, too. It’s easy to fill and clean and has an adjustable hand strap that works for righties or lefties.
Tesalate Sand-Free Towel – This lightweight, quick dry, packable towel is perfect for summer adventures. Two fit into my backpack and were perfect for post kayaking, hanging at the beach or swimming. They dry quickly so we could use them several days in a row with no problem.
Bonus for International Trips:
Airalo E-Sim Card – I saw this E-Sim on Ally Case’s Instagram. She’s a flight attendant who travels all over the world. If you have an unlocked phone, you can install a “travel” line on your phone and switch it. I got 2GB of data in Ecuador for $15 (and got $3 off for using Ally’s referral code). I topped it up with an additional 1GB for $8. I spent $20 instead of the $100 I would have spent with Verizon ($10 per day!). Learn more here.
What’s on your must-have list?
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