More Travel Must-Haves

Here are 5 more of my travel must-haves, regardless if you are team carry-on or not (links below are affiliate).

MicroLocks are great for securing zippers on your purse or backpack.  They prevent them from accidentally opening and deters people with bad intentions from trying to reach in to grab something (we all know there are people like that).  In addition to connecting zippers and other objects, there is a dial in the center to prevent the MicroLocks from accidentally opening.  

If we buy bottled water or any type of drinks while waiting at the airport, it can sometimes be a challenge to hold the drinks, depending on what kind of bags we have.  This Travel Cup Holder comes in very handy in those types of situations.  They easily attach to a carry-on's handle, and can hold your drink, snacks, phone, and more!

It doesn't matter where we stay - in a luxury resort, an inn, or a vacation rental - Shower Slippers are a must.  I ordered a couple of kinds since some in my family like "regular" slippers, and others in my family like the slide style (the regular slippers take up much less space).  Both of these styles have holes in them allowing for quick drying, and the slides come in various colors so everyone in your family can have a designated color.

I'm constantly taking photos on my iPhone during my travels, and this Phone Holder Lanyard eliminates the fumbling in purses or pockets whenever I have to get my phone, allowing for easy access - and I know where my phone is all the time - hanging around my neck!  It is compatible with most phones (I have an 11 Pro Max), and it works best when you don't have a ring holder attached to your phone (the straps tend to get stuck on and press on the buttons if you have a ring holder on your phone).

The lanyard itself has a ring holder, and you can also secure cash or hotel room keys to the back of your phone, as the webbed design is really tight and secure.  

Each one of my kids has this Slingpack.  They come in various colors (each kid can pick their fave), and has plenty of room and pockets for them to hold their phones, headphones, snacks, souvenirs, and more.  The Slingpack is great not only for traveling, but also for hiking, or anywhere else the kids may go out to hang out with their friends.  

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Team Carry-On: 5 Must-Have Travel Items

On top of my weekly commutes to the neighbor island for work, my family and I take a number of vacations throughout the year, and over time I've bought a number of products to help make traveling easier, and here are just a few, all of which I've bought from Amazon (of course!).  Note: links are affiliate

I am #TeamCarryOn, and this Travel Duffel acts as my personal item and easily attaches to my carry-on's handle.  It's roomy, with pockets inside and out, as well as a wet pocket so you can stash liquids or even damp swimwear.

I also bought these Foldable Travel Duffels for other members of my family.  They come in a variety of colors so each person can pick their fave.  They easily slip on to a carry-on handle for easy transport as well.  Stash an extra one in your bag for any extra omiyage and souvenirs you may buy!

I have only recently begun to use Packing Cubes, and I can't believe I ever traveled without them! They make a difference in the amount of items I can fit in a carry-on, allowing me to efficiently fit in more items while keeping them organized. The various sizes of this packing cube set are great for clothes, toiletries, and more.  

Since we are #TeamCarryOn, we are limited in terms of the liquid sizes we can bring on, so this Travel Container set comes in very handy. There are various containers in various sizes, as well as different dispenser options.

Since I and the kids take various vitamins and supplements, I bought these Pill Organizers to eliminate the need for transporting the bulky bottles (I take photos of the bottles and contents in case there is any every question as to what's in them; labels are included).  You can designate a different color case for different people in your family, and you can also store other small items, like jewelry).  

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