Over the years, we’ve put together a list of items we literally never unpack—they just always stay in our suitcase. Travel routine beats travel stress.
Documents & Money
- Passport + copy saved on smartphone (cloud backup)
- Travel health insurance card
- Credit card + backup card (different providers)
- Some cash in local currency for the first few hours
Technology
- Travel adapter (universal)
- Power bank
- Multi-outlet power strip (1 adapter, charges 4 devices)
- 2 USB-C cables and 2 Lightning cables
- Headphones (for flights, jogging with music)
Travel first-aid kit
- Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- Imodium
- Electrolyte powder
- Band-Aids + blister plasters
- Antiseptic / Wound ointment
- Your own medications in their original packaging
Travel Comfort
- Sleep mask + earplugs
- Compact microfiber travel towel
- Reusable water bottle
- Packing cubes (for organizing your suitcase)