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 ✈️🚝🚍
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Breathable Bird Travel Carrier with Perch 🦜 Airline Approved
Breathable ventilation design with mesh vent on top, 1 side all mesh for easy-access without unzipping the bird travel carrier.
In the Hotel 🛎️
Electronics Organizer
The Size of the cable storage travel case: 7.5" x 4.3" x 2.2". Compact size and lightweight. The electronics storage bag has 2 layers interior compartment with enough space to take in your cords, cables, USB drive, cellphone, charger, mouse, flash drive, and other accessories.
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.
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
On the Beach ⛱️
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.
GoPro HERO10 Black 📷 Waterproof Action Camera
To simplify things, HERO10 is connected to the cloud – so from the moment you charge it, your footage is automatically uploaded.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Offering complete waterproof protection from river rafting trips to motorcycle tours, MIER Dry Bags have been proven on rivers, oceans, and open roads around the world. It is made from high grade 500D ripstop tarpaulin which will not only provide you with the waterproof protection you require but also ensure your dry bag is durable and reliable.
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.
Pocket Blanket
Waterproof, Windproof & Sandfree Packable Beach Blanket - Perfect for Picnic Time, Travel, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking Outdoor
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
In the Jungle 🐒
Pop-Up Mosquito Net
Easy to Pop-Up and Fold, the tent can be washed by hand in warm water and air dried easily.
Mosquito Wipes 30% DEET
Adventure awaits. Whether you’re camping, fishing, hunting or heeding the call of the wild, you need an insect repellent that’s going to go the extra mile. Repel Insect Repellents offer dependable coverage that last as long as you need it to.
🦟 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.
Survival Gear Bracelet 🔥
Survival Gear Bracelet with Compass, emergency whistle, fire starter kit with a ferro rod and striker, and 10ft. military grade paracord.
Anti Leech Hiking Socks
Ideal if you travel in areas of the tropics like SE Asia, Borneo and New Guinea where leeches are common. These socks protect your feet and ankles from the leeches and are comfortable worn over socks.
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.
Underwater 🐒
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.
Suunto D4i Novo Dive Computer
It comes with a soft silicone strap, optional wireless air integration, and four dive modes: Air, Nitrox, Freedive, and Gauge.
LEFEET S1 Pro
The LEFEET S1 Pro is more than just an underwater scooter; it’s a revolutionary piece of diving gear designed to enhance your marine adventures.
In the ‘Gadget’ Bag 👜
Foldable Camera Drone
The mini-sized, mega-capable DJI Mini 3 Pro is just as powerful as it is portable. Weighing less than 249 g and with upgraded safety features, it's not only regulation-friendly, it's also the safest in its series. With a 1/1.3-inch sensor and top-tier features, it redefines what it means to fly Mini.
Underwater Sea Scooter 🌊 Dual Motors & Action Camera Compatible
Level up your underwater experience and glide through the water with the world's smallest underwater scooter. This revolutionary lightweight, hand-held propulsion device consists of two propellers on both sides. Simply grab the handles, squeeze the triggers, and off you go!
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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