The amount of times I've arrived at the airport realising I left behind my charger or camera is one too many times. To make sure this never happens, I've spent years perfecting my packing list [1]. A handful of my must haves were recommended to me by friends, while others are just handy things I found on Amazon. These useful products not only help me stay organised but have saved me from time to time when I'm thousands of miles away from home. So, if you're headed on a trip soon, I curated a list of the 10 things I can't leave the house without, to inspire your own packing list. And, no surprise here, all these products are from Amazon.
One of the many reasons I love shopping on Amazon [2] is because its massive selection has just about everything you could ever dream of, but it can be hard to navigate at times. I've spent a lot of time testing products and reading reviews to make sure I found the absolute best choices for me. From shoe bags to USB ties, these products make not only packing easier, but my life. Keep reading to check out my top choices and find the ones perfect for your next getaway.
Reusable Rubber Twist Ties
These reusable Reusable Rubber Twist Ties [4] ($4) keep my cords from becoming ridiculously tangled (as they always seem to get).
Travel Passport Wallet
To make sure all my important documents and credit cards are in one place, I always use this Travel Passport Wallet [5] ($16). Plus, it comes in tons of fun colours.
Collapsible Water Bottles
In an effort to give up plastic bottles this year, I invested in these Collapsible Water Bottles [6] ($16). They're easy to fold-up and store away without taking up too much room.
Vlando Viaggio Small Jewellery Case
I only travel with a couple of my favourite jewellery pieces, but I make sure to keep them safe in this tiny Vlando Viaggio Small Jewellery Case [7] ($14).
GMS Extra Small Rainbow Stackable Tower Case
I'm one of those people whose toiletry bag is overflowing with tons of skin care products. To save space I use this GMS Extra Small Rainbow Stackable Tower Case [8] ($7) to hold small portions of my creams and masks.
Lazy Drawstring Cosmetic Bag
A few months ago, I traded in my traditional makeup bag for this cool Drawstring Cosmetic Bag [9] ($7). I love the way it lays flat so I can see all my products and it's so easy to open and close.
GETIHU Pocket-size Portable Charger
My phone seems to always die mid-day and this GETIHU Pocket-size Portable Charger [10] ($16) is one of the most essentials things on my list to help me stay charged.
Foldable Waterproof Travel Shoe Bags
I'm a total clean freak and I can't stand the thought of mixing my dirty shoes with my clean clothes. These Foldable Waterproof Travel Shoe Bags [11] ($17) are what I always use and I love that they have two pockets. One is smaller and great for flat sandals.
Fidus Ultra Mini Lightweight Umbrella
Travelling to a new climate can always be surprising, so I always pack this Fidus Ultra Mini Lightweight Umbrella [12] ($15), just in case. The tiny design takes up almost no room in my bag and every time I've needed to use it, I was so happy I didn't have to run into a store buying an expensive last minute option.
VGEBY Travel Foldable Slippers
Whether I'm staying in someone's house or at a hotel, I never like being barefoot. These VGEBY Travel Foldable Slippers [13] ($13) always come in handy.