Unexpected Travel Essentials: Items You Didn’t Know You Need

Unexpected Travel Essentials: Items You Didn’t Know You Need

Most of us like to travel light. However, sometimes it’s good to check out what’s new and what’s worth upgrading when it comes to travel items.

With all the technological advancements, traveling light and with everything you need has never been easier. Unfortunately, with so many travel items on the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or buy things that aren’t worth your money.

That’s why, we've searched far and wide to discover the most innovative and distinctive travel accessories that you may not have even known existed — or that you absolutely need. Let’s check them out.

 

Packing cubes 

If you don’t already have these, it’s time to get them. A set of packing cubes can help you organize your clothing and essentials nicely inside a suitcase. 

Most sets of packing cubes come with several bags for different types of items such as tops, bottoms, undergarments, toiletries, and shoes. The bags are made of transparent mesh so that you can see your belongings and don’t need to dig through your suitcase to get them. 

As far as travel essentials go, this is one of the best items you can get for sorting your belongings when traveling.

 

Vacuum seal bags 

In case you need a lot of clothes but only have a small suitcase, vacuum seal bags can come in handy. That’s right, vacuum seal bags aren’t only for storing items at home, you can use them when traveling as well. 

This space-saving option is great for those who prefer to use their own pillows and bedding while staying at a hotel. Each purchase includes a hand pump for removing air from the bags.

 

Travel belt

Misplacing a bag or two during travels is nothing unusual. However, you can save yourself a lot of headaches if you invest in a travel belt. 

With a travel belt, you can attach your handbags to luggage handles and make traveling less stressful. These belts are a pretty chic way to secure your handbags and always have them accounted for.

 

Ultrasonic cleaner with a basket

Keeping your items clean and fresh while traveling can be quite tricky. But if you invest in an ultrasonic cleaner with an ultrasonic basket, you won’t have to worry about the cleanliness of your items. 

An ultrasonic cleaner is an effective tool for keeping things such as camera lenses, jewelry, makeup brushes, watches, and other small items clean and disinfected.

This device uses high-frequency sound waves to remove dust, debris, and dirt from your valuables and the basket ensures you achieve optimal results. Having this device when traveling can be a lifesaver.

 

Portable handheld steamer

No matter how nicely we fold our clothing, it usually ends up all wrinkled up. Especially dresses and blouses. Of course, you aren’t planning to spend your vacation ironing wrinkled clothing, but there is something you can do.

You can invest in a small portable handheld steamer. This small gadget won’t take up much space in your luggage and it only takes a couple of minutes to heat up. 

Just give your clothes a couple of passes with a small steamer and they’ll be good as new and you’ll be ready to go.

 

Foldable travel hangers

Another reason your clothing may be wrinkled is the lack of hangers. Travel hangers are a great solution for keeping your clothing organized and wrinkle-free once you reach your destination. Most travel hangers are foldable and easy to store, and they don’t take up much space in your luggage.

With these hangers, you won’t have to worry about how many hangers a hotel has or if it has any.

 

Universal traveler adapter

Traveling internationally can present numerous challenges, the biggest one of all - plugs. But with a universal traveler adapter, you won’t need to worry about plugging in and charging your phone or camera.

With these adapters, you can plug all your devices directly into electrical outlets worldwide without worrying about voltage differences. There are various types of universal travel adapters, so it's worth researching before settling for one.

 

Travel blanket and pillow set

Long road trips, flights, and layovers can be pretty uncomfortable. To make your traveling more pleasant consider purchasing a travel blanket and pillow set.

The pillow will transform into a blanket when you’re cold and when you’re not you can use it as a pillow. All you have to do is unzip the pillow and pull out the blanket.

 

Bottom line

These and tons of other items can make your traveling easier and more comfortable. Knowing what you now know about these accessories, which ones would you choose for your next travel?