{"id":7046322,"date":"2026-08-24T17:16:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/whats-in-our-bags-our-must-have-travel-essentials\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:16:35","slug":"whats-in-our-bags-our-must-have-travel-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7046322","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in Our Bags: Our Must-Have Travel Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em><b>FMTC Affiliate Disclosure:<\/b> Blond Wayfarer contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I earn a commission <b>at no extra cost to you.<\/b> This disclosure pertains to <b>all affiliate links.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.substack.com\/embed\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" style=\"border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2KUYlqZib0R159IYm133WV\/video?utm_source=generator\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>Must-Have Travel Essentials: The Ultimate Packing Guide From Rachel &amp; Rosa<\/h2>\n<p>Packing is the part of travel almost everyone dreads. Whether you\u2019re a chronic overpacker who has to sit on your suitcase to close it or a last-minute scrambler throwing things in the night before your flight, getting it right makes a massive difference in how smoothly your trip goes. Rosa and Rachel, <a href=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/bon-voyage-besties-podcast\/\"><strong>the hosts of Bon Voyage Besties<\/strong><\/a>, have traveled to enough destinations, and made enough packing mistakes, to know exactly what you should and shouldn\u2019t be throwing in that bag. Here\u2019s your definitive guide to the must-have travel essentials that belong on every packing list, no matter where you\u2019re headed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Listen on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/episode-19-whats-in-our-bags-our-must-have-travel-essentials\/id1793934942?i=1000713827231\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/episode-18-the-ultimate-guide-to-family-travel-with\/id1793934942?i=1000712739820\" target=\"_blank\">APPLE PODCASTS<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2KUYlqZib0R159IYm133WV?si=4e016b379df14ee7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4Sh9bk2thzudT2OYSpYHds?si=3a863413f7fa4db0\" target=\"_blank\">SPOTIFY<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J8hBjWjMZZo?si=GRuqq56AwTCGjQ3u\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/E89m53CgCGI?si=-vQ7iI0z0UwD5Brs\" target=\"_blank\">YOUTUBE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17431\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17431\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gazing-on-the-horizon-appenzell.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gazing-on-the-horizon-appenzell-300x400.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gazing-on-the-horizon-appenzell.jpg\" alt=\"switzerland in august and hiking\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gazing-on-the-horizon-appenzell.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gazing-on-the-horizon-appenzell-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What to Pack for Switzerland in August Includes Hiking Clothes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:56;706-761\">1. A Universal Travel Adapter (Buy It Before You Go)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:407;763-1169\">This is the number one must-have travel essential for any international trip, and it\u2019s the one people forget most often. Europe runs on different voltage than the US, and outlets vary country to country. Plug in your straightening iron at the wrong voltage and you\u2019ll trip the fuse \u2014 Rosa learned this the hard way in Ibiza, when the smell of burning iron filled the room right before everything shut down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:298;1171-1468\">Invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gEDb2I\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>a high-quality multi-use adapter<\/strong><\/a> that handles different plug types and voltage conversion. Buy it before you leave: airport versions are overpriced and often poor quality. And a little hack if you do forget one: many hotel TVs have USB ports you can use to charge your phone in a pinch.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:40;1475-1514\">2. Portable Chargers (More Than One)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:385;1516-1900\">We rely on our phones for everything when we travel: boarding passes, attraction tickets, maps, itineraries, photos. The last thing you want is to be standing in front of the Acropolis with a dead battery. A portable charger is non-negotiable, and if you\u2019re heading somewhere cold (batteries drain faster in the cold) or somewhere off-grid like a campsite, you\u2019ll want more than one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:414;1902-2315\">Look fo<strong>r <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eJw3jc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a portable charger with both USB-C and USB-A ports<\/a><\/strong>, plus wireless charging if possible \u2014 that way you can charge multiple devices without juggling cables. Rachel once found herself wandering around Reykjavik at 3 a.m. in a snowstorm with a dead phone and no idea where she was. A stranger had to come outside and warn them to get indoors. The lesson: never underestimate how much you\u2019ll need that charge.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:46;2322-2367\">3. Packing Cubes (and a Dryer Sheet Trick)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:352;2369-2720\">If you haven\u2019t yet discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xDLhie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>packing cubes<\/strong><\/a>, consider this your sign. They keep your clothes organized, make it easy to separate clean from dirty, and turn unpacking at the hotel into a two-minute task. Rosa swears by them for multi-leg trips \u2014 dedicate one cube to beach gear, another to city clothes, and you always know exactly where everything is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:235;2722-2956\">Bonus tip: tuck two dryer sheets into your packing cubes, especially on trips where you\u2019ll be active and sweating. Your suitcase will smell fresh when you arrive home, and you can unzip the whole cube and toss it straight in the wash.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:235;2722-2956\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18648\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/verona-river-views-italy.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/verona-river-views-italy-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/verona-river-views-italy.jpg\" alt=\"verona has a gorgeous river\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/verona-river-views-italy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/verona-river-views-italy-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:43;2963-3005\">4. Toiletries \u2014 Strategic and TSA-Ready<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:511;3007-3517\">This category requires more planning than people realize. The liquid restrictions are real, and they can be stricter outside the US. Rosa once watched her friend\u2019s toiletries get confiscated at a Greek airport because the container said five ounces on the label \u2014 even though it was mostly empty. If it says five ounces, they\u2019ll throw it out. Full stop. Stick to 3.4-ounce containers, keep everything in a clear zip bag that\u2019s easy to pull out at security, and place it at the top of your bag for quick access.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:466;3519-3984\">Know your non-negotiables. Rachel has thick hair that needs a specific conditioner \u2014 that goes in the bag no matter what. But generic shampoo? She\u2019ll use whatever the hotel has. Figure out what you truly can\u2019t live without and prioritize those items. Rosa keeps two separate toiletry kits \u2014 one small one for short trips that\u2019s always pre-packed and ready to grab, and a larger one for longer journeys. It\u2019s a system that makes last-minute packing far less chaotic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:55;3991-4045\">5. Medications. Don\u2019t Count on Finding Them Abroad<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:530;4047-4576\">Stock up on over-the-counter essentials before you leave: Benadryl, Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, pain relievers, and any prescription medications you take regularly. Traveler\u2019s stomach is real, allergic reactions happen, and tracking down the right medication in a foreign pharmacy \u2014 in a language you don\u2019t speak \u2014 is stressful and sometimes impossible. Rosa once had to take Samantha to a pharmacy in Thailand and had to trust that whatever they handed her was equivalent to what she\u2019d give at home. It worked out, but it wasn\u2019t fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:280;4578-4857\">Also important: research your destination before packing your prescriptions. Some medications that are standard in the US are controlled substances in other countries \u2014 Japan is a commonly cited example. Know what you\u2019re bringing and whether you need paperwork to travel with it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:46;4864-4909\">6. Noise-Canceling Headphones and Earplugs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:345;4911-5255\">Nobody should do a long-haul flight without <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uSUUqI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>noise-canceling headphones<\/strong><\/a>. They\u2019re one of those must-have travel essentials that make a real, tangible difference in how exhausted you arrive. Don\u2019t buy them at the airport \u2014 they\u2019re marked up dramatically. Rosa also packs a lighter pair of earbuds as a backup for when the big headphones get heavy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:325;5257-5581\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SupdXh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Earplugs<\/strong><\/a> serve a different purpose: a good night\u2019s sleep when your room is facing a loud street or when you\u2019re in a hostel dorm and someone is snoring through the wall. Rachel used them throughout a two-week camping trip in Canada. They travel well, weigh almost nothing, and cost almost nothing. No excuse not to pack them.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:325;5257-5581\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23826\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings-533x400.jpg.webp 533w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings.jpg\" alt=\"paris has lovely buildings that are elegant\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gorgeous-paris-apartment-buildings-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:18;5588-5605\">7. An Eye Mask<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:345;5607-5951\">Related to sleep: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43Qgam5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>an eye mask<\/strong><\/a> is a quiet hero of the packing list. In Iceland during summer, the sun barely sets \u2014 you need something to block it out. In a hotel where the curtains don\u2019t quite close, it\u2019s the difference between waking up at 5 a.m. and actually resting. Rosa doesn\u2019t always end up using hers, but she always has it just in case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-61:22;5958-5979\">8. A Crossbody Bag<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:340;5981-6320\">For day-to-day exploring, a crossbody bag is one of the smartest things you can bring. It stays on your body, it\u2019s harder to snatch than a tote or backpack, and it keeps the things you need most accessible \u2014 passport, chapstick, one credit card, some cash, hand sanitizer. Rosa won\u2019t take hers off at the airport, not even in the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:321;6322-6642\">Speaking of passports: keep a backup credit card locked in your luggage in case your primary card is lost or stolen. And leave the expensive jewelry and designer handbags at home \u2014 or save them for a dinner out rather than a full day of sightseeing. You don\u2019t want to be drawing attention to yourself on a crowded metro.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Chapstick<\/h3>\n<p>It sounds small, but don\u2019t skip it. Airplane cabins are brutally dry, and cold or windy destinations will destroy your lips fast. Rachel went to Paris without chapstick in the fall and ended up so chapped and raw that a Chanel counter employee physically sat her down and started applying balm without being asked. Pack it in your jacket pocket so it\u2019s always within reach.<\/p>\n<p><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24103\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night-533x400.jpg.webp 533w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"exploring gion at night time\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blondwayfarer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gion-kyoto-at-night-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:48;7046-7093\">10. Comfortable Clothing and the Right Shoes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:354;7095-7448\">You will walk more on vacation than you walk at any other point in your life. Some travel days clock 20,000 to 30,000 steps. Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that layers well and doesn\u2019t wrinkle easily. On long flights, skip the leggings if you can \u2014 tight spandex can restrict circulation, and nobody needs that discomfort on an eight-hour flight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:441;7450-7890\">The shoes are where packing decisions get serious. Rachel once showed up to Quebec City in winter with rain boots and spent her second day limping through the cobblestone streets, eventually spending $100 on emergency boots from a Canadian shoe store. Wear shoes you\u2019ve broken in, that are appropriate for the terrain and the weather, and that can carry you through a full day without complaint. It\u2019s the detail that makes or breaks a trip.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:37;7897-7933\">A Few More Items Worth Mentioning<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"85:1-85:235;7935-8169\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vpeEmU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>collapsible reusable water bottle<\/strong><\/a> is great for destinations where you can drink tap water (Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia). Lighter than a Stanley, good for the environment, and easy to compress into your bag when not in use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"87:1-87:190;8171-8360\">An <strong>eSIM card<\/strong> is worth looking into if your carrier charges steep roaming fees. It lets you stay connected for maps and digital tickets without paying for a full international data plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-89:201;8362-8562\">An <strong>extension cord<\/strong> sounds random until you\u2019re in a rental apartment in Greece with one outlet tucked behind a piece of furniture and nowhere comfortable to work. Rosa learned this one the hard way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"91:1-91:344;8564-8907\">And finally \u2014 <strong>pack what you actually wear<\/strong>. Try on every outfit before it goes in the suitcase. If you wouldn\u2019t reach for it at home, you won\u2019t reach for it on vacation. Leave room for what you\u2019ll inevitably buy along the way. The memories you make \u2014 and the souvenirs you collect \u2014 are worth far more than a dress you never end up wearing.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\/>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-95:206;8914-9119\"><em>Rosa and Rachel share travel tips, destination guides, and real talk about everything from packing fails to dream itineraries on Bon Voyage Besties. Follow along on social media at <strong>@BonVoyageBesties<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blondwayfarer.substack.com\/embed\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" style=\"border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FMTC Affiliate Disclosure: Blond Wayfarer contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This disclosure pertains to all affiliate links. Must-Have Travel Essentials: The Ultimate Packing Guide From Rachel &amp; Rosa Packing is the part of travel almost everyone dreads. 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