As full-time travelers, we are constantly asked about our favourite travel gear and resources. We have performed exhausting amounts of research (and made plenty of mistakes) in order to make this list. Read on for our carefully curated ‘one-stop-shop’ for travel gadgets, outdoor gear, and helpful travel resources.
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Our Most Recommended Travel Gear
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones
Our favourite budget headphones to cancel out noise on planes, trains and public transportation.
J-Pillow Travel Pillow
This is the most comfortable and effective travel pillow on the market. The key feature is that it prevents your head from dropping so you can stay sleeping soundly.
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
If sleep is important to you, carrying a simple eye mask while you travel will make a huge difference. We love the Alaska Bear Sleep Mask because it is made from smooth, natural silk. And it comes in at a budget price (of course!).
DERMAL Collagen Sheet Masks
Pro Travel Tip: Fight the recycled air and dehydrated skin you get from plane travel. Carry on some sheet masks and arrive at your location with hydrated skin. If you buy sheet masks in bulk you save bigtime (like this 16 pack).
Hydro Flask Refillable Water Bottle
Keep your travels eco-friendly and free from single-use plastics with a Hydro Flask Refillable Water Bottle. This 32 oz. bottle holds plenty of water, is leak-proof and super durable.
Smart Voice Translator Language
If you are traveling internationally, a language translator is key. It not only makes traveling easier, but safer. This translator instantly translates 72 languages using just your voice.
RFID Credit Card Blocking Sleeves
Easily protect your identity and your finances while traveling by slipping all of your credit and debit cards into RFID Blocking Sleeves.
Master Lock Portable Safe
This portable safe is small and lightweight enough to fit in your carry-on. Keep it in your backpack or your hotel room to keep your valuables safe under your own unique pass-code.
Doberman Portable Door Alarm
These super innovative door alarms easily attach to any door in your hotel or vacation rental. Pack these lightweight alarms with you for extra security and safety abroad.
Our Most Recommended Outdoor Gear
FARLAND Winter Sleeping Bag
This is our top choice for the best budget sleeping bag for warmth.
Geertop Lightweight Sleeping Bag
This is our top choice for the best budget lightweight sleeping bag (only 790g!).
TETON TrailHead Sleeping Bag
This is our top choice for best all-around sleeping bag – lightweight, warm, trusted brand and on budget!
Trekology Ultralight Inflating Camping Pillow
After many sleepless nights in our tent, we opted to buy a travel pillow. It is definitely a luxury item. However, it adds less than 3 oz. to our packs and significantly improves our sleep, allowing us to rest and recover properly.
ENKEEO Inflated Sleeping Pad
Amp up your comfort level while backpacking with this super thick and comfortable sleeping pad. We have tried many brands and Enkeeo gives us the most durable and luxurious sleeping pad yet.
Sawyer Water Filtration System
There are plenty of water filtration systems out there. But you get it all with Sawyer. It is extremely lightweight, gives you instant clean water, and is a great price.
BRS Camping Stove
This powerful yet lightweight gas camping stove gives you everything you need at only 25 grams! The burner attaches directly to your gas source making your kitchen setup super efficient.
TOAKS Titanium Pot
This fantastic lightweight pot is made of durable titanium. It will only add 3.6 oz to your pack and give you 750 ml to cook with.
BAFX Trekking Poles
If you are attempting an advanced, multi-day hike (especially if you are a beginner) we beg you to take trekking poles! As novices, we were injured badly because we didn’t bring these along. The BAFX poles are perfect because they are lightweight, durable and easy to collapse when we don’t need them.
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