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Must Have Travel Essentials

June 29, 2020 /

Although we might not be ready to travel just yet, I certainly have several trips in mind once it is more safe!  I’ve also been planning more local getaways to national parks and other locales that allow for outdoor activities without being too crowded.  While daydreaming of future trips, I compiled what I think are the top travel essentials.  I hope you enjoy!

Must Have Travel Essentials

Backpack

Aside from suitcases and duffel bags, I find that I use backpacks the most when traveling.  A decent backpack is a great investment for use as a carry-on bag.  

 

Portable Battery

Portable batteries are super helpful to have in many circumstances.  These are especially important while traveling.  You don’t want to depend on finding an outlet to be able to charge your devices.  

 

Universal Travel Adapter

This is one of the best investments I ever made for international travel.  Universal adapters are a bit chunky compared to location-specific adapters, but they can be used no matter where you go!

 

Kindle/Tablet

A tablet in general can be great to bring along on trips.  They’re small and easy to transport!  I specifically like to bring my Kindle so I can read during trips without weighing down my bag with books.

 

Headphones

I always bring my own headphones when traveling by plane.  Usually you can get a pair on the flight, but they tend not to be very comfortable and sometimes it costs money.  I usually bring small earbud headphones because they don’t  take up a lot of space.  However, larger noise-blocking headphones are quite popular (crying baby? no problem!).

 

Gimbal

This month I assembled a short video of my GoPro footage walking through the Fez Medina in Morocco.  I quickly realized how shaky my old video footage is and I started looking into getting a gimbal.  If you aren’t familiar, this helps to stabilize the footage to make it buttery smooth!  When researching these devices, I found that there are gimbels for phones and cameras too!  These are great investments for travel photography and videography.

 

Silicone Wedding Band

My engagement ring is probably the most valuable item I own.  Although our wedding has been delayed, I have already thought about buying these for our trips and even for activities like hiking!  It’s a nice alternative so you can still wear a wedding band while not risking snagging your rings or losing them on a trip.

 

Electronics Organizer

I find that having a travel case to organize my chargers and cords is a life saver!  It makes it so much easier for me to find the charger that I need, when I need it.

 

Toiletry Bag

Although you can find travel sized bottles of shampoo and other toiletries at the store, it is a lot cheaper and economical to use re-usable travel bottles!  I also use these to pack sunscreen – something I want to have handy immediately when I arrive on a trip.  

 

What are your top travel essentials?  Share below!

Must Have Travel Essentials | Adventures with Shelby

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