The Best (and Most Affordable) Travel Essentials You Need Today!
Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical paradise, exploring the bustling streets of a vibrant city, or embarking on a wilderness adventure, having the right essentials can make or break your trip. We travel a lot, and I’ve found that there are certain items I just can’t travel without. Whether it’s items that will help you pack efficiently, fashion staples that are must-haves for any vacation, or those little things to make your trip extra enjoyable, you’ll find the best travel staples on this list!
Luggage Travel Essentials
If you don’t have a travel backpack, go buy this right now for your next trip! This is so easy to manage as a carry-on, and the smaller one is also perfect as your additional item if you’re flying. We drive more than fly, but I still use mine so much. I love all the compartments and the fact that I can connect my phone to charge while keeping it safe in my bag. And it comes in lots of great colors!
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This toiletry bag has a near-perfect rating on Amazon, and for good reason. The compartments hold everything you would need for any trip, but it doesn’t feel too bulky once it’s packed and ready to go into your carry-on, backpack, or suitcase. And it comes in so many cute colors. I have the basic black, but I also love the teal and the purple. It has held up even after a lot of use.
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Especially if you are traveling with kids, invest in one of these. We keep this exact kit in the car when we go on road trips and in a suitcase when we fly. It has come in handy on so many occasions. You definitely hope you don’t need it, but if you do, you’ll be glad you packed it.
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Fashion Travel Essentials
My number one suggestion when traveling is to pack a pair of shoes that are versatile and comfortable. A clean white sneaker is really in right now, whether you are pairing it with a cute dress or your favorite athleisure outfit. This pair is really affordable, and they are very lightweight if you’re packing them in a carry on. And they are super cute, and come in fun colors and patterns as well.
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You can’t go wrong with a basic tee to layer or dress up or down. These from Amazon Basics are super cheap and come in handy two-packs and four-packs. I have the basic black and white, but they have so many options of colors and patterns. I wear them all the time–under sweaters and jackets or alone with shorts or jeans, and never pack without them.
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Speaking of jeans, I also never pack without my favorite pair of jeans. Jeans are without doubt my favorite clothing item! Add a flowy top and some heels and you’re ready for date night. Or some sneakers and a hoodie and you’re good to go for a casual day in comfort. This pair by Lucky Brand is a little bit of a splurge for me, but they are worth it for the fit. The rise is perfect and I love the straight leg that make it go with any shoe.
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With basic tees and jeans, you’ve got casual covered, but what if you need to look nice at some point on your trip? I always bring along at least one item that just makes me feel pretty. And it’s usually a fun, flowy dress. I try to go with something I can pair with a sneaker or a sandal to keep it casual or dress up with a pair of heels and some fun jewelry. I just ordered this one for an upcoming beach trip. I went with this pretty pink, but they have so many colors!
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Just for Fun!
We have three different versions of these on-the-go amusements, and we love them! This one is for the car, but they also make games for plane rides, ideas for outdoor excursions, things to do on date nights, and family conversation starters. We don’t do a road trip without one!
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I’ve put these on posts before, but I really just can’t say enough. I love these wireless earbuds. They run so much less than airpods, and mine have held up for over two years. The sound quality and connectivity is just as good as it was on day one. They charge fast and keep a charge. I use mine almost every day and I would never travel without them. Keep them close to listen to your favorite artist or audiobook with ease.
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I know some of you may be looking at this Nintendo Switch Lite and thinking you’re not a gamer and you don’t need this. But hear me out, you’ll love this thing. It weights less than a pound, and the ability to download games directly to it means you don’t need to carry anything but a charger. And there are games for everyone! There is Dreamlight Valley for Disney fans, Hogwarts Legacy for Harry Potter fans, as well as games for gardeners, fashionistas, artists, wordsmiths, mystery junkies and more!
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I hope you are feeling confident to pack for your next vacation! Drop a comment below with your own travel staples you don’t leave home without!
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