5 Life-Changing Items We Can't Travel Without
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There are over 1,000 trips taken between the five team members of TTLT.
We’ve got loud opinions on rolling suitcases versus backpacks, a strategy for sourcing laundry detergent for late-night sink washings, and airplane rituals for the smoothest travel day. Being travel experts isn’t something that came on the first trip.
We know the struggle of figuring out exactly what to bring on a trip and what’s worth leaving behind. To be honest, sometimes the brain freeze still comes back before a trip.
Right there with you, we’ve been in the same spot (usually around 1 a.m. the night before a trip) beseeching the internet for answers on what to pack in a carry-on and which headphones are the best for planes and how can I get them overnighted.
After many, many, many domestic and international trips. Packing way too much and not packing enough. Forgetting items and investing in new life-changing products, we created a list of the items we refuse to leave on a trip without.
Read our “can’t-travel-without-them” recommendations and kiss those 1 a.m. aimless googling sessions goodbye. (The best part? They’re all easily sourced from Amazon.)
“Noise-canceling headphones – an investment I made back in 2015 that I still use today! Living in Hawaii means when I travel, my average flight path includes 2 layovers and 12+ hours of flight time. These little guys help keep me entertained the entire way and they’re perfect for getting a good night’s sleep when unknowingly booking accommodations near noisy areas. But my favorite use is that they’re fantastic for taking a moment to drown out noise when I feel overstimulated while traveling, allowing me to stay grounded and present throughout the rest of my trip!”
- Carly, Operations Manager
“I know what you’re thinking, “Really, a water bottle? That’s so basic.” Basic, but essential! I love having my water bottle on hand, especially at airports around the US that offer free water refill stations since it helps cut down on single-use plastic. I'm quite picky about the type of water bottle I use, and I’ve enjoyed this one for the last few years since it meets my personal criteria: flip-top straw, easy to clean all parts, and has a handle for easy carrying.”
- Christiana, Administrative Assistant
“I always bring my current pair of white tennis shoes. (These are my newest pair that I wore on our Mexico Team Trip.) I love Nikes because they’re comfy for all-day exploring. Most of my travels include lots and lots of walking and I’ve never gotten blisters before. They’re great for any weather AND they’re very easy to pair with shorts or a dress. We love shoes that can do it all!”
- Emme, Marketing Manager
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