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- Backpack
A daypack for excursions, beach and city. It can double as hand luggage.
- Blanket
A light blanket for cold flights, night trains and cool evenings outside.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Ear plugs
Block out snoring, traffic noise and engine hum. Take a few pairs.
- Eye mask
Helps you sleep on night flights and in bright rooms.
- Foldable shopping bag
Small enough for any bag, handy for shopping and souvenirs.
- Handbags
A handbag for evenings and city days. A zip closure protects against pickpockets.
- Keys
Your house keys, and car keys if you leave the car at the station or airport. Leave a spare with someone you trust.
- Laundry bag
Keeps worn clothes apart from clean ones in your suitcase.
- Lockable Case For Valuables
A small lockable box or bag for passport, cash and cards when there is no safe in the room.
- Office Supplies
Pens, notebook and business cards for meetings.
- Packing cubes
Sort clothes by type or person and find everything quickly.
- Padlock / Cable Lock
Locks your luggage or a hostel locker; a cable lock ties your bag to something fixed. US security can open TSA locks without damage.
- Paper Towels
Kitchen roll for cooking, wiping and spills at the campsite or holiday flat.
- Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from glare at the beach, on water and on snow. Look for UV protection.
- Swiss-Army Knife
Blade, opener and small tools in one. Pack it in checked luggage: knives are not allowed in hand luggage.
- Torch
For power cuts, dark paths and searching in your bag at night. A head torch keeps your hands free.
- Towel
A Quick-Drying Travel Towel is very important for travellers. Travel towels are smaller than general towels.
- Travel Iron
For business trips or formal events. Many hotels lend irons, so ask first.
- Travel Kettle
For tea, coffee or baby food in rooms without a kettle. Check the voltage of your destination.
- Travel pillow
A small pillow for the journey and for hard hotel pillows. Inflatable ones pack flat.
- Travel wash
For washing clothes in the sink on longer trips, so you can pack less.
- Umbrella
A collapsible small travel umbrella could be very useful.