Planning an upcoming trip? But worried that you will forget something important? Well we have put together a few things that can be useful when traveling to have along with you.

1.) Rain Jacket

Unless you know for sure that it won’t be cold, rainy or windy where you are going it’s probably good to have a rain jacket, poncho or windbreaker with you just to keep your spirits up should the weather turn sour. It doesn’t need to be anything special, just the more compact the better, so that you don’t lose much space in your bags.

2.) Adapter for Electronic Devices

Traveling to a foreign country? Make sure that you have an adapter for your electronic devices otherwise you may end up with a dead battery. They aren’t expensive and there are even universal adapters that work with any plug. Better purchase these adapters before your trip or else you may end up paying more than you wanted to when buying one at the airport. 

(NOTE: Make sure to check your electronic devices to make sure that they will work in your destination country. Different countries have different voltage, and you can end up with your electric gadgets getting fried.)

3.) Power Bank

Almost as important as an adapter is a power bank. More than ever we are dependent on our portable devices to perform a whole slew of tasks. Nothing worse than traveling in a foreign country and needing to use google maps on your phone to get somewhere and you only have 1% battery life. Talk about unneeded stress. 

Power banks really aren’t that expensive and don’t take up that much space. Just make sure that you do your research because not all of them have the same amount of charging capacity. 

(Note: Make sure that you charge your power bank regularly after use, otherwise you’ll end up kicking yourself when you have a dead phone and a dead power bank.)

4.) Small backpack O

ften we need just a small bag to carry our water bottles or rain jacket. A small backpack won’t cost much and will be well worth the space it takes up in your suitcase. Just make sure to find one that isn’t too bulky. 

5.) Hand Sanitizer/Wipes 

Pretty self-explanatory. Buses, planes, terminals, taxis, etc., are not always the cleanest place. Who knows who touched that armrest last?

6.) Basic First Aid Kit 

At least a few band-aids in your wallet would be good, but a small first aid-kit would be better. Doesn’t take up much space and you are ready for any minor injuries that come your way. 

7.) Plastic Bags or Ziplock Bags or Both 

Just trust us on this one. These super cheap travel items come in handy in many ways. You can use them to separate dirty laundry from the clean, collect sea shells on the beach, or use them as a trash bags for take-out containers. Also, it’s not a bad idea to put your shampoo in a plastic bag just in case… You never want to end up at your final destination with everything full of soap. 

8.) Sunscreen & a hat 

Even if you don’t usually wear these things on a normal basis, it can be important to have them for your health. Remember you are on vacation. Your schedule might be a little jumbled up, and you might end up standing out in the sun right at the hottest part of the day (10:00am - 2:00pm). Believe us, your skin will thank you.

For sure there are other necessary items to bring with you on your trip, but hopefully this helps you get started! Happy Traveling!