Let's take a look at some of the pieces I depend on when traveling!
kindle paperwhite, I used to pack books for trips, but that starts to get very cumbersome. I try to stock my kindle up with a few books and then pop it in my carryon and I'm set for the trip with no heavy books!
carry on tote, this is one of my most-used carry on bags. It's classic and beautiful and carries just the basics for a flight or road trip. You can see my full review of it here!
inexpensive sunglasses, I always travel with cheap sunglasses in case they get broken, squashed in my carry on or lost. This pair is $10! And so comfortable and cute!
travel pillow, I am ALWAYS getting asked about this pillow. It's the BEST. It blocks out light and some sound and then you can lean on the window and sleep. I literally pass out as soon as I put this on. It's amazing!
RX bars, I rarely leave home without these and definitely pack more for trips. I don't love airport food or fast food, so these work in a pinch when you are hungry. I often pair them with a banana from the Delta Sky Club or an airport fast food counter and it's healthy and energizing.
compression socks, if you don't need compression socks on flights - I envy you. A few years ago my ankles and feet started swelling like crazy on flights. It's quite uncomfortable and when you land it's hard to "hit the ground running" with super swollen feet. I slip these on after we board and they do the trick! Hello, 40s. You suck. Haha.
cashmere shawl/scarf, I have a few cashmere shawls/scarves that double as a scarf or a blanket for flights and I always take one along. Grey or black is my favorite in case of stains.
white yeti, my husband and I just recently started packing empty Yeti's in our checked baggage. It's so nice to have coffee or tea in a cup from home and if you are at the beach it will keep a LaCroix or beer cold forever. It's the best ever! We can't believe we didn't think of it earlier!
truffle wristlet, I get asked about my truffle cases all the time. They are amazing, but they sell out A LOT so you sometimes have to stalk them. I have this wristlet size for small items, this truffle square case is what I use for chargers and this truffle flat case keeps lip glosses, keys, bandaids, pens, etc organized. They are all TSA friendly too.
hair ties, I try to always fly with clean hair, but it always seems like the minute I get on a plane my hair feels gross and dirty or static-y. Having hair ties on hand is a must!
grapefruit hand sanitizer, this smells AMAZING! I am not a huge germaphobe, but air travel is just gross - so I always have this on hand!
peppermint lip conditioner, this lip conditioner is soft and not sticky and the peppy peppermint flavor feels fresh when traveling. I love it!
Another question we get a lot is about our Dakine suitcases (large for the adults, smaller for the kids) - we LOVE them! We always check luggage because try as I might, I am not always a very minimalist packer. These are super durable and easy to recognize at the luggage claim. They have held up very well. I think we have had ours for 4 years. 2 for the adults and 2 for the kids!
