When traveling from country to country…
…with a maximum rucksack load of 7 kgs, we tend to be fairly selective about what we carry and what gets left at home. It all depends on the climate of the countries we’re visiting and the type of accommodation (if any) we plan to use.
Most of our long trips are in the tropics, so bulky clothes are the least of our worries. We find the bulkiest – and heaviest – items are the photographic and related electronic equipment, snorkeling gear and medical kit. But we like to include reusable utensils for drinking and eating, lightweight blankets, and so on.
Regarding reading material, whenever possible we always select Kindle versions of the books we take with us. It’s quite alarming how much space a few real books will occupy in your pack.
Here then is a summary of the things we’ve carried during our travels – as well as the stuff we’ve purchased during our trips . Depending on your destination, you might find some of these travel essentials useful yourself…
In the Plane, Train Ferry & Bus ✈️🚝🚍
Toilet Seat Covers
FLUSHABLE PAPER TOILET SEAT COVER
A rectangular shape with large dimensions that covers all sides of the toilet seat. Made of 100% thick virgin wood pulp for better protection. Flushable and environmentally safe. Comes in resealable packaging with 10 sheets per pack. Convenient, light, and travel-friendly.
Travel Pillow 100% Pure Memory Foam
100% Pure Memory Foam. Rotate 360 Degrees, Super Soft Neck Pillow, with 3D Contoured Eye Masks, Earplugs & Luxury Bag
Dog Carrier Backpack 🐶 Adjustable
A dog carrier backpack created by dog owners, for dogs & owners - to explore, travel, & grow closer all while being safe, comfortable & easy.
Restful Legs Quick Dissolving Tablets 🦵 Relief for Agitated Legs
Natural relief of the compelling urge to jerk or move legs to relieve sensations of itching, tingling, crawling and the urge to move legs.
Travel Money Belt
Designed to meet all of your security and storage needs when traveling, and ensures your belongings are secure and handy only to you
Universal In-Flight Airplane Phone Holder 📱
Recommended by 100,000 plus travel enthusiasts. Compatible with multiple phone sizes from an iPhone Mini to a Samsung Note 20 Plus.
In the Hotel 🛎️
Mobile WiFi Hotspot
Share WiFi internet access with up to 20 devices. Unlocked to accept all SIM cards. Large 2.4 inch LCD screen provides data usage monitoring & mobile signal strength. Secure wireless network anywhere
Portable Streaming Media Player
Take with you on holiday, and simply plug into a TV and connect to local WIFI. Enjoy a lightning-fast interface and channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video that launch in a snap on the fastest, most powerful player ever.
Lightweight Anti-Theft Crossbody Travel Bag
Rationally organized space with multiple-sized pockets for easy access to all your gadgets.
On the Beach ⛱️
Full Face Snorkeling Mask
The 180 panoramic view gives you a clearer view of the ocean world. Additional removable motion camera brackets allow you to easily capture your adventures and share them with your friends and family. Suitable for beginners, adults, children. and inexperienced swimmers.
Travel Money Belt
Designed to meet all of your security and storage needs when traveling, and ensures your belongings are secure and handy only to you
Sand Free Beach Blanket
This mat keeps away sand, dust, and water, with 4 stakes to secure it firmly to the ground. Comes with a travel sack which allows the beach blanket to pack to an incredibly small, compact size.
Beach Cup Holders
UNLIKE OTHER BEACH CUP HOLDERS that are difficult to stick into the ground, this sand coaster set has pointed spiker stakes that go easily into wet or dry sand. No opener? No problem! Crack open a cold one using the built in Bottle Opener
Kindle Paperwhite Signature
Essentials Bundle including Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition - Wifi, Without Ads, Amazon Leather Cover, and Wireless charging dock. Everything in the Kindle Paperwhite, plus wireless charging, auto-adjusting front light, and 32 GB storage.
Collapsible Cooler Bag
This small travel cooler bag is equipped with soft PEVA liner that is heat-sealed and leakproof, making this ideal for transporting any food and beverage. The insulated lining will keep your beverage cold or your food hot. Fill ice in the cooler bag to keep your your beverages ice cold.
In the Jungle 🐒
Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
Natural, safe mosquito bracelets - Non-toxic and safe to use against mosquitoes, bugs and annoying insects, as these bracelets have essential oils citronella, eucalyptus oil, lavender. Provide protection against mosquito bites up to 120 hours.
High-Performance Backpack
TETON continues to be the top selling internal frame backpack on Amazon at a great price for all the included features; For men and women: Waist Belt- Adjustable 26 - 60 inches. Torso Length- Adjustable 15 - 19.5 inch.
Survival Gear Bracelet 🔥
Survival Gear Bracelet with Compass, emergency whistle, fire starter kit with a ferro rod and striker, and 10ft. military grade paracord.
🦟 Bite Away Insect Sting Relief
The Bite Away Insect Sting & Itch Relief pen uses targeted heat to provide fast & effective relief from the aftermath of insect bites.
Travel Neck Pouch 🛂
Provides a secure place to store Passports, Credit Cards, Keys, Smartphones and other valuables. This slim design travel neck pouch allows for concealment under clothes.
Pop-Up Mosquito Net
Easy to Pop-Up and Fold, the tent can be washed by hand in warm water and air dried easily.
In the ‘Gadget’ Bag 👜
Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer
3-Axis Stabilization - Get stable footage with your cellphone gimbal stabilizer. DJI’s integrated advanced stabilization technology compensates for unwanted movements and catches the moment with cinematic smoothness.
Emergency Alarm 🔊 for Camping & Hiking
World's Smallest Emergency Alarm. Pull the pin and the device emits a 130 decibel alarm which sounds for 30 minutes or until pin is returned.
Drone Landing Pad
Fast-fold and portable drone landing pad. Elastic material, easy to carry and store in the zipper bag. Double sided and double colors (blue and orange). Clearly highlights the location of the landing zone.
SandSpice Travel Essentials – The Things We Carried
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