Useful Packing Accessories and Gadgets

Organizing a trip always requires spending a little time on preparations which for some may be a bit of a challenge. Many travelers try to avoid unnecessary stress as a result of those preparations. Even during the trip, we need to be ready for every possible scenario. What if there was a solution to those problems? The answer is simple - use packing accessories and gadgets which will improve many aspects of organizing your trip!

In this article, you will find information about accessories that will come in handy during a trip as well as during the early stages of packing. You will learn about their advantages and by using those items you will be ready for all sorts of unexpected events, you will save a lot of time and avoid stress.

List of accessories:

Packing cubes

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• A hit among travelers in recent years. These are special luggage organizers where you can keep things thematically. Such an organizer will be perfect for trips where you will have to keep order and have easy access to various types of luggage. 
• Advantages:
  • Keeps things in order
  • Reduces the luggage volume
  • Unpacking becomes easier
• Price range: 15 - 40 $

Sachets

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• Used mainly for storing cosmetics, sachets allow you to protect your luggage from any leakage of the cosmetics. We can’t forget about comfort during airport security checks by already having cosmetics in easy-to-show sachets. 
• Advantages:
  • Protects baggage from any kind of leaks
  • Improves packing
  • Organizes cosmetics 
• Price range: 8 - 20 $

Vacuum bags

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• They will significantly save space - especially when packing sweaters or towels. Remember that you need to be able to use the bags on the way back too!
• Advantages:
  • Takes less space in a suitcase
  • Protects baggage hermetically from leaks and dirt
• Price range: 15 - 40 $

Luggage scale

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• You will make sure that your luggage is not too heavy to go through the boarding without any problems.
• Advantages:
  • Ensures the proper baggage weight
• Price range: 7 - 15 $

Travel cosmetics bags with a mirror and a hook for hanging

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• Often when traveling we have nowhere to safely place the cosmetic bags so that they don’t get wet. The solution is comfortable to travel with cosmetics bags equipped with a hook and a mirror.
• Advantages:
  • Prevents cosmetic bag from getting wet
  • Can be placed anywhere
• Price range: 10 - 30 $

Stain remover stick

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• If you are worried about stains on your clothes and you will not have the possibility to do the washing, then take this small portable stain remover which can be bought at any drugstore.
• Advantages:
  • Prepares you for washing clothes anywhere
• Price range: 6 - 15 $

Washing set

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• Disposable washing capsule(hermetically packed in a plastic bag, secured with ziplock).
• Advantages:
  • Gives a possibility to wear the same clothes multiple times
  • Allows to pack less clothes
• Price range: 20 - 40 $(for a whole bag of capsules)

Portable steam iron

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• If you plan on packing shirts, dresses or a suit and you have some space left in your suitcase then consider buying portable steam iron so you can get rid of creases.
• Advantages:
  • Allows to do ironing anywhere
• Price range: 20 - 50 $

Plug adapter

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• In many countries, plugs are different from the ones we have at home. It is worth buying a plug adapter after checking out the exact type of plug-in a place that is our destination.
• Advantages:
  • Allows you to charge electronic devices abroad
• Price range: 5 - 15 $

Leatherman multitool

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• It is a multi-purpose tool that will become useful especially in open areas, far from the cities and close to nature. Among other things, it has a knife, scissors, pliers, a small saw, bottle opener, screwdriver, and universal wrenches.
• Advantages:
  • Becomes useful in everyday situations
  • Has multiple forms of usage
• Price range: 30 - 150 $

Dry bag

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• When you want to protect your clothes or valuables against water or you are simply afraid that they might drown and get lost then consider buying this bag.
• Advantages:
  • Protects all the items from getting wet
  • Useful if you do the water sports
• Price range: 10 - 30 $

Multi USB hub

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• Allows you to plug multiple devices with different inputs such as USB type C, USB 3.0, Ethernet cable(RJ-45), or HDMI at the same time.
• Advantages:
  • Allows you to plug multiples devices at the same time
  • Uses only one port
• Price range: 10 - 40 $

Pocket soap

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• Thanks to the pocket soap, you will be able to wash your hands anytime and anywhere, especially in areas located far away from the cities where sometimes it is difficult to find soap in bathrooms or a whole bathroom.
• Advantages:
  • Allows you to wash your hands wherever you are
• Price range: 3 - 8 $

Filtering water bottle

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• Such a bottle you can always keep at hand whether you are in a car or you hike. It can be also used to wash your hands or to irritate a wound.
• Advantages:
  • Gives you a possibility to refill the bottle if there is a need
  • Can be used multiple times
  • Allows you to drink water from any source
• Price range: 10 - 40 $

Containers

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• There are many different types of containers for travelers available in the market but the most useful ones are definitely the ones for food and gels or shampoos. This way you will not have to take big ones with you.
• Advantages: 
  • They do not require a lot of space
• Price range: 5 - 10 $

Mini toiletries products

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• Most trips do not last long enough for us to take big cosmetic packs which we usually have in our homes. Instead, we can purchase special mini versions of them which will last just for this one trip.
• Advantages: 
  • They do not requires a lot of space
  • Makes baggage lighter
• Price range: 10 - 20 $

Microfiber towel

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• Towels made from microfiber are way better than the standard versions because they tend to dry faster and absorb a lot of water. Additionally, they are very light and easy to roll very tightly.
• Advantages:
  • Dries quickly
  • Able to absorb a lot of water
  • Light
• Price range: 10 - 20 $

Sleeping mask

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• If you are a person that needs dark surroundings in order to fall asleep, then such a sleeping mask is a must. It will help you fall asleep not only in hotel rooms but also in a car or a plane.
• Advantages:
  • Makes going to sleep more comfortable
• Price range: 5 - 25 $

Sand proof blanket

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• Very comfortable while laying on the beach - thanks to the special design, you will be able to remove the sand easily.
• Advantages:
  • Simplifies cleaning
  • It will not cover other things in the sand
• Price range: 20 - 30 $

Phone gimbal

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• Improves recording films and taking pictures by reducing the shocks.
• Advantages:
  • Makes recording videos easier
  • Allows for recording on any surface(in some models)
• Price range: 80 - 200 $

Other ways to improve your trip

• Lower the costs of your trip - here are 16 ways to both prevent you from spending too much money and allow you to enjoy your time on holidays. See how to do this in this article.
• See how to travel during the pandemics - 8 ways on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 while traveling. Check what you can do and what you should avoid.
• Remember about safety - despite your plans for vacations, check this article to prevent yourself from getting robbed. 
• Pick the right type of baggage - depending on the type of your trip we have prepared a guide on how to properly pack a backpack and a suitcase.