Travel Essentials
What's actually in our suitcase.
From weekend getaways to international adventures, these are the travel essentials that have earned their place in our bags.
Everything here is something we've personally used, genuinely love (or have a few honest opinions about!), and would recommend to a fellow traveler. No endless packing lists. Just the things that make traveling a little easier.
Tried & Tested
Bags & Packing
The luggage, bags, and organizers that make packing for our adventures a little easier.
Monos 21" Carry-on
Holds a week of clothes for the two of us. Indestructible. The wheels still glide silently and are effortless even on cobblestone.
Lovevook Travel Backpack 40L
I love it so much I bought one for my mom and sister too! This holds so much, it's like sneaking an extra carry-on onto the plane, but it fits under (most) seats and gets counted as a personal item!
Taygeer Travel Backpack
Similar to the Lovevook but a smaller size which was perfect for my son to carry. It holds so much and his favorite part is the ability to charge devices from the outside!
Owala FreeSip 24oz
The lid handles both sip and gulp. We refill at every airport fountain. No plastic bottles, ever.
Puro Sound Labs Kids Headphones
Volume-limited at 85 decibels. She uses them every flight. The sound quality is better than the adult pair I owned for years.
Tonies Audio Player
Screen-free audio stories on little wooden figurines. Has saved more flights than I can count. Game-changer.
Stasher Reusable Snack Bags
For the inevitable airplane snacks. Silicone, washable, lasts forever. Worth every cent.
Fujifilm X100V
Lives in my tote. Quiet, light, and produces images that look like memory rather than documentation.
Anker 737 Power Bank
Charges the phone, the camera, and the kid's tablet — all at once. The single most useful thing in my carry-on.