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After 49 countries I've become somewhat of a packing pro. Here's some of the travel gear I almost never go without - spanning tech, skincare, and ofc - adventure. 🎒 🥾

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1/ Compression Sacks: These sacks compress your gear to about 1/4 - 1/3 their original size and can be used at the start of the trip to save room, or to free up space on your way home after your bags have ballooned from stuff you picked up along the way. Also great for separating dirty laundry. I’ve tried them all, REI sacks are the best.

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2/ Native Power: I don’t use converters or adapters, I buy plugs on Amazon that are native to the country or region I’m visiting. And always with USB-C built-in.

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3/ One Pair to Rule Them All: If I’m doing a mix of hiking / city travels, I’ll pack my Merrell Bravadas to save space.They effortlessly go from the streets to the trails, and are actually very badass hiking shoes with tons of grip. Spring for the waterproof ones.

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4/ International Data: Pre-purchase an eSim before your trip and instantly unlock data as soon as you land. Dropping my Airalo referral below, but there’s a few other companies to choose from. Plans outside of the US are *significantly* cheaper. Note: Does not work with locked iPhones, and you’ve gotta fuss with your settings so you don’t accrue roaming charges from your local carrier.

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5/ Kalanchoe: I carry a small vial of this around in case I pick up a bug. Not sure if it works, but my sister has kids and swears by it, which is enough for me.

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6/ Anker: I leave the bulky computer chargers at home and opt for a streamlined high capacity Anker outlet. Also carry a portable version for my phone since I’m often out on the road for long periods of time.

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7/ Shampoo Bar: This is the female version of the good ‘ole 3-in-1. Shampoo bars are compact, dry quickly, smell good, and can be used as soap in a pinch. I love me some LUSH Montalbano, made with lemon oil, lemon juice, and fresh olives.

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8/ Woolite: I tend to pack really light on adventure trips, and in more rugged terrain, it can be a while before you find a washer. Woolite travel packs are great for hand washing or spot cleaning to tide you over - and they smell great.

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9/ 8-hr Cream: This is one thing you’ll never find me without. Elizabeth’s 8-hr cream is more of a thick gel than a cream, and you can use it on your lips, dry hands, pretty much anywhere. I’ve even used it to seal up some wounds before. Pro Tip: A dab of this before a long flight keeps your lips so happy and moisturized.

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10/ Bose Micro: I can’t go anywhere without music and the Bose micro is the perfect lil’ travel speaker. Waterproof, rugged, great sound, and a sturdy built-in strap to latch to your bike, shower, or tree branch.

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11/ Insta360: I used to be a GoPro maxi, but now I’m all in on the insta360. It takes a little getting used to, but there’s honestly no comparison once you get the hang of it. Check out this POV from a little suspension bridge walk we did on a recent trip to New Zealand.

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12/ AC Bags: Aloha Collection makes lightweight, packable, splash-proof bags to shash all your stuff. I mainly use them to store wet bikinis, but they’re pretty damn versatile and super super cute.

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13/ Omiyage: Omiyage is a Japanese tradition of giving gifts after you’ve returned from a trip, but Hawaii ppl have expanded it to mean giving gifts for a variety of reasons. I bring omiyage - typically just some good snacks - to flight attendants, hotel front desk staff, and honestly anyone I encounter in my travels who brought a smile to my day or helped me in any way.

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14/ How to Money: Last tip is that in 2024, you really don’t need to use cash that much anymore in a lot of places. In my two most recent trips to Japan and New Zealand, I didn’t even take cash out once. You can pretty much get away with Apple Pay & credit cards. If - BIG IF - you can pay off your credit card on a regular basis and not carry a balance, you should absolutely be using cc’s 99% of the time over cash or debit. It’s the only reason I’ve been able to travel so much for free. More Points = More Adventures!

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thanks for sharing tons of useful information….🫶🏻💜 def look into insta360 😎

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Adventure finds you if you like it or not. And what is spanning tech please?

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