BeSeeingTheWorldYo’s Essential Travel Gear List

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler like me or planning your first getaway, having the right gear can make all the difference. I’ve compiled a list of essential travel items that I personally love and use. And the best part? You can easily purchase them through my affiliate links! I updated this list in November 2024. Questions? Feel free to email me at beeceeingtheworldyo@gmail.com.

Tech Essentials

• • ⭐Insta360: An invisible selfie stick with 360 views. Find the newest model here. 
  • Nintendo Switch Console: Entertain yourself during long transits. Grab it here.
  • AirPod Pros: Immerse yourself in adaptive sound with  AirPod Pros Gen 2 or regular AirPods here.
  • Over-the-ear Noise Canceling Headphones: Your travel companion for peace & quiet. Sony here or Bose here.
  • iPad: This is for all your multimedia and connectivity needs on the go. Perfect for reading, watching, or drawing. Get it here.
  • Apple Pencil: Pair it with your iPad for note-taking, drawing, or navigation. Purchase it here.
  • iPad Case: Protect your tech on the move. Available here.
  • Kindle: Carry a library in your backpack and catch up on your reading anywhere here

Personal Care, Health, and Wellness on the Go

• • ⭐Foldable Wet Brush: This sleek design folds neatly for easy portability, making it a perfect fit for larger purses or backpacks. Plus, it includes a handy compact mirror for on-the-go hair care. Get it here.
  • Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case Charging: Keep your smile bright on the road. Find it here.
  • ⭐Large Travel Toiletry Bag: Store all your essentials with this makeup bag organizer.
  • ⭐ Travel Pill Container (Natural Materials/ Non-Toxic): Keep your medication organized. Find the large here or the  small ones here. 
  • Tide to Go Pen or Shout Wipes: Address spills and stains on the go. You can find the Tide Pen here and the Shout Wipes here.
  • Life-changing motion sickness remedy! Sea Bands (Natural Remedy) or Dramamine (Medicinal) are must-haves for planes, boats, buses, or car travel. Find it here for Sea Bands or here for meds.
  • Travel Yoga Mat: Stay fit on the go. The one I purchased here is currently unavailable, so try this.
  • Compact First Aid Kit: Be prepared for any mishap here. 
  • Non-liquid Sunscreen: These broad-spectrum sunscreens are perfect for hassle-free travel. You’ll no longer need to worry about TSA liquid restrictions. Find Elta MD’s SPF 50 stick here or this hydrating SPF 23 stick here.

Hydration Station

• • ⭐ Compact Collapsible Water Bottle: Perfect for saving space. Grab yours now here.
  • Lifestraw Filtered/Collapsible Water Bottle: Ensure safe drinking water wherever you go. Available here.
  • Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Great for extended trips since this can keep your water chilled. Find it here. 

Indispensable Travel Bags & Backpacks

• • Samsonite Luggage: Renowned for durability and style. Choose your checked here or carry-on here.
  • Travel Carry-On Backpack: Great for Euro trips! Find one for men or women with these links.
  • Venture Pal Lightweight and Compact Backpack: Comfortable, spacious, and durable. 25L Venture Pal here, although currently unavailable, so try the 35L.
  • Nomatic Backpack: For the organized traveler. Find it here.
  • Travel Golf bag: here.
  • Dakine Boundary Ski Bag: Travel with your ski gear in style. Purchase here. I used the Dakine Fall Line Ski bag for a couple of years before it busted at the seams. Opse, I guess I pack too much. But, I am extremely happy with this upgraded version because it has two pockets on the outside, additional straps, and isn’t as long (fits in vehicles better). 

For the Stylish Traveler

• • ⭐Jeweler’s case: Travel in style here.
  • Dyson Air Wrap: Achieve a salon-quality style anywhere. Available here.
  • Revlon Blow Out Hair Dryer: Look fabulous anywhere, plus guarantee a hair dryer for your trip. Find the standard 1 ½ inch one here and the 1-inch one here.
  • Emergency Fashion Kit: Just-in-case fashion kit here.

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