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THE RIGHT TRAVEL BAG FOR YOU:
Having a good bag is essential to any trip you take, whether it be flying half way around the world, or just camping up the road from home. Below we have provided the best bags we have used and would recommend for any type of travel you may be embarking on.
WE RECOMMEND: Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20L Rucksack
Lets talk about PACKING CUBES – they are a game changer!! No matter what trip you’re going on, long or short, near or far, packing cubes are your new best friend. since we have started using packing cubes it has changed the way we pack, we only bring the stuff we need and we can separate all our stuff into different sections for easy access on the go.
WE RECOMMEND: 6 Set Packing Cubes
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:
Having all the right documents with you when you travel is super important! Here are all the things you should check if you need with you before travelling:
- Passport
- Visas
- Cash/Cards
- I.D/Student I.D
- Travel Insurance documents
- Itinerary/booking confirmations
- Any tickets purchased for your trip
- Emergency contact information
When we travel we like to take a travel wallet with us to keep all our documents in one place, firstly to keep them safe and secondly for easy access when they are needed.
WE RECOMMEND: Vemingo Travel Wallet
TRAVEL TECH MUST HAVES:
One of the most important things for us while travelling is ensuring we have all that right tech gear with us. Below are all the things we take with us on almost every trip:
- Smartphone
Having a smartphone is pretty much a give for most people these days, we personally both use iPhones; they are simple and easy to use, have great features for travel and look sleek and stylish.
WE RECOMMEND: Apple iPhone XS Max
2. Camera
For us a camera is essential everywhere we go (although if you have your smartphone that can work just as well). We take a DSLR camera with us for most of our travel photography, we also take a Polaroid camera with us on most trips, there is something super retro and special about having classic polaroid pictures, we use them as keepsakes of trip highlights.
WE RECOMMEND: Canon EOS 800D SLR & Instax Mini 9
3. SD Cards
Always take a spare SD card with you (just in case)!
WE RECOMMEND: SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Memory Card + SD Adapter
4. Drone
We have recently starting using a drone to capture footage on our trips, and it has been a fab addition to documenting our trips from a different perspective.
WE RECOMMEND: Parrot Bepop 2 Quadcopter Drone
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (INCASE):
It’s always sensible to take a few medical supplies with you just incase you fall ill etc. Below is a list of useful medical supplies for all trips:
- Prescription medication
If you take any prescription medications, always remember to bring them on trips with you!
2. First aid kit
A compact travel first aid kit is an invaluable item to have in your bag, even something as simple as a blister can ruin a trip, so to be able to sort it quickly with a first aid kit is essential.
WE RECOMMEND: Mini First Aid Kit (92 Pieces)
3. Pain relief medication
WE RECOMMEND: Nurofen Express
4. Upset Tummy Medication
WE RECOMMEND: Imodium
5. Travel sickness medication
WE RECOMMEND: Sea-Band Nausea Relief Wrist Band
6. Allergy relief medication
WE RECOMMEND: Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief Tablets
7. Region specific medication (e.g. Malaria tablets)
Always check when travelling to new regions, incase there is any specific medications/vaccinations you need to get before going.
ALL THE TOILETRIES YOU WILL NEED:
While travelling its always nice to have all your favourite toiletries with you, almost like a home from home to be able to use the same products; below are a list of all the toiletries you will need for any trip:
- Shampoo & Conditioner
WE RECOMMEND: Aussie Travel Kit (3 pack)
2. Toothpaste, Toothbrush & Floss
WE RECOMMEND: Aquafresh Travel Size (20ml) Toothpaste
WE RECOMMEND: Bamboo Toothbrush ZenBrush & Travel Case
(we use bamboo toothbrushes because they are 100% biodegradable)
WE RECOMMEND: Vegan Dental Floss by Kaiapuni Eco Living
(100% biodegradable)
3. Deodorant
4. Makeup Remover, Face Wash & Skincare Products
WE RECOMMEND: Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
(Much better than wet wipes, for your skin & the environment)
5. Travel Towel
WE RECOMMEND: Fit-Flip Microfibre Towel
6. Suncream & Aftersun
7. Hairbrush
WE RECOMMEND: Tangle Teezer
(The BEST hairbrush!!)
8. Makeup/Haircare/Perfume etc.
CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES:
Depending on the type of trip you are going on clothing needs can be very different, however below are a list of handy clothing items to pack on almost any trip:
- A good pair of trainers
Always take a good pair of trainers with you on any trip, you never know when you might need them; an unexpected hike, a quick gym sesh.
WE RECOMMEND: Nike Free Run Trainers
2. A waterproof jacket
we always take a waterproof jacket with us (the type that folds up small in a bag). you never know when you might get caught up in the rain so it’s nice to be prepared.
WE RECOMMEND: Trespass Qikpac Waterproof Jacket (Unisex)
3. Flip-Flops
Flip-Flops are useful wherever you go, we always take a pair with us no matter what the trip may be
WE RECOMMEND: Havaianas Unisex Flip Flops
4. Swimming Costumes
5. Basic T-shirts/Shorts/Long Trousers
6. Socks & Underwear
EXTRA TRAVELLING ESSENTIALS:
We have a few extra bits and pieces we like to take with us on trips, these things generally make life easier while on the move:
- Metal Straws
We always travel with metal straws, one because they are much better for the environment to reuse, and secondly because we HATE the paper straws!
WE RECOMMEND: Plava Pocket Collapsible Drinking Straw
2. Headphones
We never leave for a trip without a good pair of headphones. They are an invaluable item to take on your travels with you; watch a film on a long journey, listen to music/podcasts or answer a phone call.
WE RECOMMEND: Apple AirPods with Charging Case
3. Travel Pillow
WE RECOMMEND: Purefly Travel Pillow
4. Travel Adaptor
If you are leaving your country it is a good idea to take a travel adapter with you, so you can use your electrical devices and charge up all your tech gear.
WE RECOMMEND: CleverTripsTM Universal Power Adapter All in One
5. Power Bank
Keeping a Power Bank on hand incase any of your tech gear needs charging is always a good idea, especially when making long journeys, or if you’re in the wilderness with no electricity supply.
WE RECOMMEND: Anker PowerCore 20100 Power Bank
UNTIED WANDERERS 