Tickets booked? Itineraries and emergency contacts logged? All accounts organized? Dog-sitter found? Now, the question is: what to pack?  From tech to clothing and all the tiny practical things in between, they’re listed below! Locate items that suit your travel style or let these suggestions guide you to other options! Lastly, print and use the nifty packing list at the close! 🙂


1. GO PRO CAMERA

The GoPro encourages you to wear it , mount it, and love it! These cameras deliver professional video and photo quality and, more importantly -- PORTABILITY! :)

The GoPRO CAMERA encourages you to WEAR IT , MOUNT IT, and LOVE IT! These cameras deliver PROFESSIONAL video and photo quality and, more importantly, PORTABILITY! 🙂 


2. QUIKPOD CAMERA POLE

Another COOL TRAVEL GADGET is the QuickPod! Take the perfect selfie or action shot, dive with a difference -- just GET IN THE PICTURE! Convenient and it’s waterproof too! :)

One of the COOL-EST TRAVEL GADGETS around is the QUIKPOD! Take the perfect SELFIE,  action shot, or dive with a difference — just GET IN THE PICTURE! Convenient and it’s waterproof too! 🙂 


3. NARRATIVE – WORLD’S WEARABLE CAMERA

Narrative is the world's MOST WEARABLE CAMERA! Not only can you took it into a shirt pocket, it organises your photos and allows wireless access to your photos and videos! :)

NARRATIVE is the world’s MOST WEARABLE CAMERA! Not only can you tuck it into a shirt pocket, but it organises your photos and allows wireless access to your photos and videos anywhere in the world! 🙂 


4. OLLOCLIP FOR  YOUR CELLPHONE

I-Phones, I-Pads, and Samsung Galaxy devices already take SPECTACULAR PHOTOS but the Olloclip ADDS to the photography capabilities of these devices! CLIP to the FRONT or REAR facing CAMERAS and instantly add Fisheye Wide-Angle, 10x Macro, 15x Macro LENS capabilities! How's that for not logging that chunky DSLR around?

I-Phones, I-Pads, and Samsung Galaxy devices already take SPECTACULAR PHOTOS, but the Olloclip ADDS to the photography capabilities of these devices! CLIP to the FRONT or REAR facing CAMERAS and instantly add FISH-EYE WIDE-ANGLE, 10x Macro, 15x MACRO LENS capabilities! How’s that for not logging that chunky DSLR around? 😀 


5. UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ADAPTER

This adapter by TravelMore will be as UNIVERSAL as you! It is a 5 In 1 UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ADAPTER with 2 USB Ports & Carrying Case. And if it couldn't get any better - it WORKS in Europe, UK, Asia, EU, Australia, Japan, China, and 150+ Countries! :)

This adapter by Travel More will be as UNIVERSAL as you! It is a 5 in 1 UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ADAPTER with 2 USB Ports & carrying case. And if it couldn’t get any better – it WORKS in Europe, UK, Asia, EU, Africa Australia, Japan, China, and 150+ countries! 🙂 


6. EXTERNAL BATTERY

The Anker 2nd Gen Astro E4 PORTABLE EXTERNAL BATTERY is as versatile and as they come! With HOURS of POWER, SLEEK design, Power IQ technology that GUARANTEES the RIGHT charging SPEED for all DEVICES, and even a FLASHLIGHT -- this is best for all your charging needs on the run! :)

The Anker 2nd Gen Astro E4 PORTABLE EXTERNAL BATTERY is as versatile and as they come! With HOURS of POWER, SLEEK design, POWER IQ technology that GUARANTEES the RIGHT charging SPEED for all DEVICES, and even a FLASHLIGHT — this is best for all your charging needs on the run! 🙂 


7. HIKING BACKPACK

ROLLING hand luggage and suitcases behind you on crowded streets gets old if you're CONSTANTLY on the MOVE! The Osprey Ariel 55 pack is COMFORTABLE and LIGHTWEIGHT with a heat-moldable hip belt! SLIP it on and WANDER FREELY! :)

You’d want your HANDS FREE if you’re CONSTANTLY on the MOVE through bustling city streets, scrambling your way through the WILDERNESS or up a mountainside! The OSPREY Ariel 55 HIKING PACK is for the more active traveller! It is COMFORTABLE and LIGHTWEIGHT with bottom access to main compartments, a plethora of pockets and a heat-moldable hip belt! SLIP it on and WANDER FREELY! 🙂 


8. THEFT-PROOF RUCKSACK

You'd want your HANDS FREE if you're CONSTANTLY on the MOVE through bustling city streets, scrambling your way through the wilderness or up a mountainside! The Numinous Globepac 55L Rucksack is a LAYERED SECURITY SYSTEM that includes ANT-SLASH technology, TSA ZIP LOCKS, ANTI-PUNCTURE ZIPS and a SHIELD SYSTEM that allows you to fix your rucksack to a fixed object! SLIP it on, or leave it BEHIND with the PEACE OF MIND that your travel documents and personal belongings are SAFE! :)

For the traveller who is not alone in the wilderness and is concerned about SAFETY  IN THE CITY is the The AMAZING NUMINOUS Globepac 55L Rucksack! This rucksack is a LAYERED SECURITY SYSTEM that includes ANTI-SLASH technology, TSA ZIP LOCKS, ANTI-PUNCTURE ZIPS and a SHIELD SYSTEM that allows you to fix your rucksack to a static object! SLIP it on, or leave it BEHIND with the PEACE OF MIND that your travel documents and personal belongings are SAFE! 🙂 


9. WHEELED CONVERTIBLE LUGGAGE

Osprey products are for ANY REASON, any circumstance! And their SOJOURN WHEELED CONVERTIBLE BACKPACK is PERFECT are hugely HELPFUL on trips that mix OUTDOOR activity and more LEISURELY travel! Pulls the shoulder straps out or tuck them away in the bag's sealable back pocket and roll with the FREEDOM of VERSATILITY! :)

Osprey products are for ANY REASON, and any circumstance! And their SOJOURN WHEELED CONVERTIBLE BACKPACK is hugely HELPFUL on trips that MIX OUTDOOR activity and more LEISURELY travel! Pull the shoulder straps out and mount onto your back, or tuck them away in the bag’s sealable back pocket and roll with the FREEDOM of VERSATILITY! 🙂 


10. eBAGS PROFESSIONAL WEEKENDER

For the fashion conscious (let's face it: rucksacks aren't cute! ;) ) OR the travelling professional is the eBAGS WEEKENDER! If you are looking for a hands-free professional laptop carry-on that breezes through TSA inspection and loves regional jets, your search is over. An all-black dress code designed for the road warrior. Uber organized, one-bag travel that converts from a backpack to a soft-sided carry-on. The TLS Professional Weekender Convertible simplifies how you travel for work. :D

For the fashion conscious (let’s face it: rucksacks aren’t cute! 😉 ) OR the travelling professional is the eBAGS PROFESSIONAL WEEKENDER! As the website promises: if you are looking for a HANDS-FREE professional LAPTOP CARRY-ON that breezes through TSA INSPECTION and loves regional jets, your search is over! UBER ORGANISED, it converts from a backpack to a soft-sided carry-on and has MORE SECURE COMPARTMENTS than you’ll know what to do with! The TLS Professional Weekender Convertible simplifies how you travel for work. 😀 


 11. PORTABLE LUGGAGE SCALE

The highly accurate and extremely dependable Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale’s compact lightweight design travels with you without adding significant weight or bulk. Easy-to-read LCD display, durable stainless steel design, auto shutoff, auto-lock display, long life lithium battery included! NEVER PAY Unexpected BAGGAGE FEES Again! :)

The highly ACCURATE and extremely DEPENDABLE Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale’s compact lightweight design travels with you without adding significant weight or bulk. EASY-TO-READ LCD display, durable stainless steel design, auto shutoff, auto-lock display, long life lithium battery included! NEVER PAY Unexpected BAGGAGE FEES again! 🙂 


12. HANGING COSMETIC TRAVEL BAG

This HANGING COSMETIC BAG is PERFECT for ORGANISATION and TIGHT SPACES! You never have to clumsily waddle to a smaller shower space in a dorm, or waste minutes scrambling through luggage to find lip balm! This Baggalini product also comes with a nifty SNAP OFF bottom section that EASILY be DETACHED to send liquids through airport security! Hows' that for CONVENIENCE? :)

This HANGING COSMETIC BAG is PERFECT for ORGANISATION and TIGHT SPACES! You never have to clumsily waddle to a smaller shower space in a hostel or B&B with your arms full, or waste minutes scrambling through your luggage to find that evasive vial of lip balm! This Baggalini product also comes with a nifty SNAP OFF bottom SECTION that is EASILY DETACHED to send liquids through at airport security! It also LAYS FLAT when PACKING! How’s that for CONVENIENCE? 🙂 


13. LIGHTWEIGHT STUFF SACK

This LIGHTWEIGHT STUFFSACK by R.E.I is a WONDERFUL for SEPARATING and ORGANISING your GEAR and BELONGINGS inside your backpack or suitcase! COLOUR CODE your items and never be confused about where anything is again! :)

This LIGHTWEIGHT STUFFSACK by REI is a WONDERFUL for SEPARATING and ORGANISING your GEAR inside your backpack or suitcase! COLOUR CODE your items and never be confused about where anything is again! 🙂 


14. DRY SACK

Dry Bags are fantastic for KEEPING ELECTRONICS and other NON-WATERPROOF VALUABLES DRY when travelling. Securely carry cameras, phones, and other electronics with us no matter if you’re on a boat, beach, or hiking on a rainy day! :)

SEA TO SUMMIT DRY BAGS are fantastic for KEEPING ELECTRONICS and other NON-WATERPROOF VALUABLES DRY when travelling. Securely carry cameras, phones, and other electronics with you no matter if you’re on a boat, beach, or hiking on a rainy day! 🙂 


15. SLEEPING BAG

SLEEP COMFORTABLY with this Coleman Brazos COLD WEATHER sleeping bag! It's warm, zips easily, and rolls easily into the stuff sack for EASY PORTABILITY! Stay SNUG! :)

SLEEP COMFORTABLY with this Coleman Brazos COLD WEATHER SLEEPING BAG! It’s warm, zips easily, and rolls effortlessly into the stuff sack for EASY PORTABILITY! Stay SNUG! Use indoor AND outdoors! 🙂 


16. OSTRICH PILLOW

It's a known problem that 35% of people aren't getting enough sleep. One company hopes to change that by making naps more feasible throughout the day. Studio Banana Things, known for their outlandish Ostrich Pillow, has begun selling the Ostrich Pillow Light, a smaller and travel-sized version. The 360˚ pillow can cover your forehead, eyes, or neck to help you get that perfect snoozing angle.

Trying to GET COMFORTABLE SLEEP on a PLANE? ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE! Studio Banana Things, known for their outlandish Ostrich Pillow, has THE SOLUTION! The OSTRICH PILLOW LIGHT, is a small and travel-sized 360˚ PILLOW that COVERS your FOREHEAD, EYES, or NECK to help you get that perfect snoozing angle! SWEET DREAMS! 😀 


17. WORLD’S BEST TRAVEL JACKET

The World’s Best TRAVEL JACKET with 15 Features !!! We have packed this jacket with some amazing features to make your travel as comfortable as possible.

The World’s BEST TRAVEL JACKET with 15 nifty Features !!! Packed with with some amazing features to make your travel as comfortable as possible. You’ll look forward to the INFLATABLE NECK PILLOW! 🙂 


18. RAIN PONCHO

My mantra: BE PREPARED for ANYTHING! And that includes inclement weather! The RAIN PONCHO from Totes provide maximum coverage when you need it most. The lightweight EVA fabric makes them easy to slip on, and side snaps keep them securely in place. A pull over hood protects your head from unwanted rain drops. AND each poncho comes with its own mesh CARRY CASE. This can squeeze into any small space in your pack! :)

My mantra: BE PREPARED for ANYTHING! And that includes inclement weather! The RAIN PONCHO from Totes provide maximum coverage when you need it most. The lightweight EVA fabric makes them easy to slip on, and side snaps keep them securely in place. A pull over hood protects your head from unwanted rain drops. AND each poncho comes with its own mesh CARRY CASE. This can squeeze into any small space in your pack! 🙂 


19. HEADLIGHT

Headlights are not only useful for hikers and cavers! They are an ESSENTIAL ITEM to have ANYWHERE you go! What if you end up on a spontaneous CAMPING trip? Or you are welcomed into a village with NO STREETLIGHTS? Or you need to locate something, in the wee hours of the morning, in a packed DORM-STLYE HOSTEL room? Energizer 3 LED lamps are PERFECT for all those occasions and MORE!

HEADLIGHTS are not only USEFUL for hikers and cavers! They are an ESSENTIAL ITEM to have ANYWHERE you go! What if you end up on a spontaneous CAMPING trip? Or you are welcomed into a village with NO STREETLIGHTS? Or you need to LOCATE something, in the wee hours of the morning, in a packed DORM-STLYE HOSTEL room? Energizer 3 LED lamps are PERFECT for all those occasions and MORE! 🙂 


20. LIFESTRAW GO! BOTTLE

Just as having a WATER BOTTLE is a NECESSITY when at home, it’s EVEN MORE of a necessity when ABROAD! Bottled water isn’t always an option depending on the destination, and the AVAILABLE WATER may not be the SAFEST in some locales! LifeStraw Go Water Bottle with integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter REMOVES 99.9999% of waterborne BACTERIA and waterborne protozoan PARASITES! IDEAL for ON-THE-GO wanderers like you! 😀 


21. BOTTLE HOLDER WITH SHOULDER STRAP

Keep your water BOTTLE COOLER or warmer for LONGER PERIODS! Also prevent the bottle sweating and adjust to shoulder strap to a comfortable length for any given activity or height! :)

Keep your water BOTTLE COOLER or warmer for LONGER PERIODS with the NEOPRENE  WATER BOTTLE HOLDER! Also prevent the bottle sweating and adjust to shoulder strap to a comfortable length for any given activity or height! 🙂 


22. WATER RESERVOIR

Are you the snappy photographer who always needs their hands free? Or do you plan on crab-walking your way up a steep terrain? CamelBak makes EXTREME water PORTABILITY possible! Check it out. :)

Are you the snappy photographer who always needs their hands free? Or do you plan on crab-walking your way up steep terrain? CamelBak makes EXTREME H2O PORTABILITY possible! Check it out. 🙂 


23. PACKING CUBES

Eagle Creek packing are great for getting more into your suitcase and neatly! Use these ultra lightweight organizer cubes to roll and organize your t-shirts, pants, gym clothes, undergarments, and more! :)

Eagle Creek PACKING CUBES are great for getting MORE into your SUITCASE and neatly! Use these ultra LIGHTWEIGHT ORGANIZER cubes to roll and organize your t-shirts, pants, gym clothes, undergarments, and more! 🙂 


24. ANTI-THEFT HANDBAG OR DAY PACK

Pac-Safe luggage provides the anti-theft advantage! Out-smart thieves with their innovative patented technology! :)

Backpacks are great, but experience has shown me that wearing a bag with a SHOULDER STRAP that you can keep your hand and eye on is a BETTER OPTION! Pac-Safe LUGGAGE also provides the additional ANTI-THEFT advantage! OUT-SMART THIEVES with their innovative patented technology and give yourself one less thing to worry about! 🙂 


25. SLOTFLOP SANDALS

Every BEACH going traveller wants their hands free to grab on to quikpods, self-sticks, or the next wave! SLOT FLOPS allows you to do just that -- FILL the SOLES of your flip flops with VALUABLES and be worry free! :)

Every BEACH going traveller wants their HANDS FREE to grab on to quikpods, selfie-sticks, or the next wave! SLOT FLOPS allow you to do just that — FILL the SOLES of your flip flops with VALUABLES and never worry about your belongings again! 🙂 


26. CONVERTIBLE CLOTHING

Again, we’re going with the theme of LESS IS MORE! The 12 WAYS dress is CONVERTIBLE and offers you 12 LOOKS for the CONVENIENCE of PACKING ONE garment! It’s also easy to HAND-WASH and HANG DRY! A nifty space saver that keeps on giving! 🙂 


27. TSA-Accepted COMBINATION LOCK

This wide SET-YOUR-OWN-COMBINATION TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock is perfect for airport SECURITY and in securing your bags while in temporary STORAGE! :)

This wide SET-YOUR-OWN-COMBINATION TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock is perfect for airport SECURITY and securing your bags while in temporary STORAGE! 🙂 


28. COMBINATION LAPTOP LOCK

PROTECT your LAPTOP while on the go with the Kensington Portable Combination Laptop Lock!The self-coiling cable stretches to 6' to anchor to a desk or fixed structure yet shrinks down to just 3" for easy packing. Lock 'em up and wander away! :)

PROTECT your LAPTOP while ON THE GO with the Kensington PORTABLE Combination LAPTOP LOCK! The self-coiling cable stretches to 6′ to anchor to a desk or fixed structure yet shrinks down to just 3″ for easy packing. Lock ’em up and wander away! 🙂 


29. SAFETY WHISTLE

You saw Reese Witherspoon whip it out and scare a animals away in the movie "Wild." But the Whistles for Life SAFETY WHISTLES can be used to alert for help or deter someone. You can never be to safe, no?

You saw Reese Witherspoon whip it out and sound the most surprisingly PIERCING ALARM in the movie “Wild.” The Whistles for Life SAFETY WHISTLES can be used to alert for help, deter a potential assailant and — stop that monkey lunging toward you in its tracks! 🙂 You can never be TOO SAFE, no? 😉 


30. WALLET NINJA

The Wallet Ninja is definition of ALL-IN-ONE! The 16-in-one device, made from heat-treated steel, is also a RULER, cell phone stand, a PEELER, a SCREWDRIVER, a CAN OPENER and everything in between! Why pack 16 items when you only NEED ONE? :D

The WALLET NINJA is the definition of ALL-IN-ONE! The 16-in-one device, made from heat-treated steel, is also a RULER, cell phone STAND, a PEELER, a SCREWDRIVER, a CAN OPENER and everything in between! Why pack 16 items when you only NEED ONE  that FITS into your teeny tiny WALLET? 😀 


31. SWISS ARMY KNIFE

This VICTORINOX classic does it ALL: compact and with SEVEN implements, it is FUNCTIONAL enough to SAVE ANY DAY! The perfect tool-of-all-trades! Never leave home with it! ;)

And for all the THINGS that the WALLET NINJA CAN’T  fulfill is this Swiss Army classic! This VICTORINOX classic is: compact and with SEVEN implements, and FUNCTIONAL enough to SAVE ANY DAY! The perfect tool-of-all-trades! Never leave home with it! 😉 


32. SEWING KIT

Yes, a SEWING KIT! It's great to have when you need to REPAIR an item of clothing you really CAN'T AFFORD to replace, for MODIFYING items (say, adding a loop to a backpack to hand a whistle or torchlight from), OR even RE-ATTACHING the strap that popped off your daypack. Anything can happen - why not be PREPARED? :)

Yes, a SEWING KIT! It’s great to have when you need to REPAIR an item of clothing you really CAN’T AFFORD to replace, for MODIFYING items (say, adding a loop to a backpack to hang a whistle or torchlight from), OR even RE-ATTACHING the strap that popped off your daypack (believe me, it happens! 😉 ). Anything can happen; why not be PREPARED? 🙂 


33. DUCT TAPE

AGAIN, you just NEVER KNOW. :)

DUCT TAPE – AGAIN, you just NEVER KNOW. 😉 


34. FIRST AID KIT

Self- explanatory: CUTS, SCRAPES, and ALLERGIC REACTIONS are bound to happen. Having what you need on you instead of having to wait on someone else? PRICELESS!

Self- explanatory: CUTS, BRUISES, BLISTERS and ALLERGIC REACTIONS are bound to happen. Having what you need WITH YOU instead of having to wait on someone else? PRICELESS! 🙂 


35. PASSPORT HOLDER

A MUST HAVE Travel Wallet for Convenient, Safe and Smart Travelling! Do you HATE it when you cannot find your important documents at the Airport? DON'T be Frantically Searching for your PASSPORT and AIR TICKET at customs! This ALL-IN-ONE Passport Holder is designed to keep your cards, cash, coins, a pen and other documents WELL ORGANIZED. And it comes with a HAND STRAP for Convenience! :)

A MUST HAVE Travel Wallet for convenient, aafe and smart Travelling! Do you HATE it when you cannot find your important documents at the Airport? DON’T be frantically searching for your PASSPORT and TICKET at customs! This ALL-IN-ONE passport holder is designed to keep your cards, cash, coins, a pen and other documents WELL ORGANIZED. And it comes with a HAND STRAP for Convenience! 🙂 


36. FUN ACCESSORIES FROM BUZZFEED

A list of 21 HELPFUL gadgets from our travelog friends at Buzfeed. From charges, to grid-it organizers, to foldable flats -- they list it all and where you can get them! ;)

A list of 21 HELPFUL (and FUN) GADGETS from our travelog friends at Buzfeed. From charges, to grid-it organizers, to foldable flats — they list it all and where you can get them! 😉 


37. PACKING (+TO DO) APP

Never forget to pack anything again! THE PACKING (+TO D0) iPhone/iPad app can be your very own PERSONAL PACKING ASSISTANT! This app can also come in handy in case you lose you luggage as you have a list of all your valuables! :)

Never forget to pack anything again! THE PACKING (+TO D0) iPhone/iPad app can be your very own PERSONAL PACKING ASSISTANT! This app can also come in handy in the event that you lose your luggage — you’ll already have a LIST of all your VALUABLES! 🙂 


38. PACKING LIST

Last, but not, least! Here's a PRINTABLE CHECKLIST of suggested items for long term travel courtesy BoostnAll! HAPPY PACKING! :)

Last, but not least! Here’s a PRINTABLE CHECKLIST of items for long term travel courtesy BoostnAll! HAPPY PACKING! 🙂 


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