Game-changing Travel Essentials For Your Next Trip
In the spirit of being ready for anything, whether it’s a trek in the Alps or a weekend in Los Angeles, we created the Essential Travel Kit: a collection of functional and fashionable must-haves that stays packed and ready to pop into your bag for any journey, big or small.
- The case This sleek, yet sturdy, two-compartment zip case (US$125, Truffle) is equipped with clear panels so you can see what’s inside.
- Cleansing wipes Freshen up on the go with this slim 10-pack of pre-moistened, vitamin-enriched cloths ($10, Kaia Naturals), which also happen to be fully biodegradable and compostable. (We recently spotted them in guest rooms at Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn.)
- Travel adapter This adapter ($26, Amazon) can charge six devices at once. With four USB ports and plug compatibility in 150-plus countries, it’s the only one you’ll ever need.
- Keychain cable Instead of digging around for your power cord, or discovering it tangled in your bag, bring along this keychain-size charger ($40, Native Union) with a durable knotted design. Pair it with the universal adapter to stay powered-up wherever you go.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste If you’re an electric toothbrush user, it can be a pain to pack up your home set-up. That’s why we chose this sleek, affordable electric brush (US$25, Quip) with a cover that doubles as a stand – plus Marvis’ travel-size toothpaste ($5, Well.ca), which comes in flavours like licorice and ginger.
- Reusable bag You can never have too many. We love stowing these Baggu packable totes ($15, Indigo) to fill with everything from laundry to local grocery-store hauls.
- Cutlery set Whether for a food truck or an impromptu picnic, having your own sturdy utensils ($14, Anthropologie) is a major travel upgrade. The clever design of this set sees the fork, knife and spoon (made from recycled thermoplastic) click together, no case required.
- Sea salt What food doesn’t benefit from a pinch of flaky salt? From fresh tomatoes on toast to caramel gelato, enhance everything on the go with this travel-size tin of Pacific sea salt ($5, Vancouver Island Sea Salt).
