Getting ready for a trip, I make sure I pack my travel gear & gadgets, to have the best experience while I’m away. Picking up these items now, saves you money for years to come. I listed groups of items that I can’t leave home without…you won’t want to either, so you can have everything you need on that vacation of a lifetime.

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Backpacks & Suitcases

1. Traveling on a weekend getaway, camping or hiking, the Teton Sports Scout 3400 is my go-to backpack. It’s lightweight with ample space to store all my necessities. If you’re anything like me,after a long flight or day of hiking, I prefer my trusted yoga mat to work out all the kinks & the compression straps help secure it for travel.
2. If you’re looking to travel in style, you can’t beat the storage space of this Vintage Suitcase Retro Style for Travel Watermelon Pink . Along with its 360 degree spinner wheels, it holds as much as any other luggage, is rainproof & scratch-proof. The retro trunks even have a TSA lock to ensure no damage to your luggage if they need to check it. Let’s be honest, in this fashion-forward world, this is a must have!
3. Traveling as much as I do, I can’t leave home without my Travel Packing Cubes. If you’ve never used them, once you do, I promise, you’ll never go back. They organize everything & fit whatever I need neatly inside my luggage as a great space saver. This one comes with an extra Toiletry Kit & Shoe Bag!
4. This Shakun Leather Vintage Genuine Luggage Messenger Cross Body Bag is great for men or women. Neatly storing your essentials in this spacious messenger bag leaves your hands free. Sample authentic cuisine, peruse the wares in a foreign open market or wander among the ruins with everything you need at your fingertips.
5. My must have, always, is the Rachel Tote Bag made by Fossil in medium brown (they have other colors too). Using it as my personal item, the spacious interior allows me to have all my essentials with me. It holds my laptop, tablet, reader, phones, chargers, passport holder, notebook, pens and other trinkets, so they are close by on my trip.It’s the perfect travel gear companion. Not to mention, the timeless color & style of this bag works well as a go to with almost every outfit!
6. You need to rest at some point! As much as I love flying, I have to bring my travel pillow. The Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow is the best memory foam headrest pillow you could ask for. The seat strap even attaches to your headrest to ensure your head doesn’t drop when you fall asleep …..no more kinked necks to work out! Rest up! The fun’s about to begin! It even comes with a convenient travel bag to store when you’re done
7. I can’t have been the ONLY traveler who manages to find my seat next to that person on the plane, who is ALWAYS HOT & blasts the air….? Bring your own soft blanket to cuddle up & get rested for your adventure. This Bluehills Premium Soft Travel Blanket is perfect (comes in great colors). It’s super compact (has it’s own traveling case) and fits right in my personal item!

Photography Travel Gear

1. We all know we can’t come home without those epic shots to share the experience with our friends and family. Whether you are a beginner or pro this is my pick for your go-to mirrorless digital camera. The Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digitial Camera 24.3MP SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) w/ 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens produces high quality images and videos, shoots up to 11 frames per second, has wifi connectivity & performs well in low light. If you use them, it’s even compatible with Sony E Mount Lenses.
2. Having the best travel gear, you want to keep it safe, I find this convenient backpack keeps all my camera necessities organized and at my fingertips. The Altura Photo Camera Sling Backpack for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras stores several types of cameras and their equipment…Sony, Cannon, Nikon or Pentax. The interior sections are padded for extra protection of your equipment. The top has an additional compartment for flash units and extra lenses. It even has a place to attach your tripod or monopod. For those quick shots you don’t want to miss, the padded sling makes it super easy to swing the backpack to your front for quick access!
3. If you’re anything like me on vacation, I run straight for the water after dropping my belongings in the room. The Sea frogs 130ft/40m Underwater Camera Housing Waterproof Case for Sony A6000 is the case you need to protect your camera and get those perfect underwater shots.
4. This is a must have. The Powerextra 2 Pack Replacement Sony NP-FW50 Battery & Smart LCD Display Dual Channel Charger Compatible for Sony Alpha a6500, a6300, a6000, a7s, a7, a7s ii, a7s, a5100, a5000, a7r, a7 ii Camera. I find I always need an extra battery and charger! Probably one of my best purchases!
5. I also like to make sure I bring along extra lenses. This Sony – E 50mm F1.8 OSS Portrait Lens (SEL50F18/B) is my favorite. It has a perfect defocusing effect to make the main subject of my shots come out so much clearer.
6. You spend all this money on your travel and then come home with some questionable photos? I learned a long time ago, most of the reason my shots looked all caddy-wompus is because I didn’t use a tripod to level them….it really does make all the difference for certain pictures. The Amazon Basics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag is perfect to travel with. It’s only 25 inches and 3 lbs so you can throw it in a checked bag. It extends to 60 inches…I’m telling you…it makes a difference.
7. I said it before, I’ll say it again, you can never have enough back-up. This NP-FW50 RAVPower Camera Batteries Charger Set for Sony A6000 Battery, A6500, A6300, A7, A7II, A7RII, A7SII, A7S, A7S2, A7R, A7R2, A55, A5100, RX10 Accessories (2-Pack, Micro USB Port, 1100mAh) is another great extra battery/charger set,I like them both.
8. The PANASONIC LUMIX FZ300 Long Zoom Digital Camera is the best, especially for beginners. Shooting 30 frames per second, it also has a versatile lens and many high-end features.The lens has built-in optical stabilization which reduces motion blur and offers a lot of zoom for different shots. It even has the ability to detect horizon lines and maintain them when the camera isn’t lined up straight.
9. It’s always great to pick up an accessory kit for your camera. You really can’t beat the price for this one. The Accessories Kit for PANASONIC Lumix DMC-GX8 FZ300 G7 GF7 LX100 GM5 FZ1000 GH4 LZ40 LZ30 GM1 GX7 Digital Cameras comes not only with the 60 inch tripod, but also a table-top one. The cleaning kit always comes in use, especially if you’re on a hike or taking pictures in the sand or snow. Lastly, this kit also comes with a wallet to store and organize your memory cards along with the camera bag. A definite steal for all that’s included!
10. Did you ever take a picture and the person has a greenish tint?…It’s probably because you shot the picture under fluorescent lighting. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 High Grade Multi-Coated, Multi-Threaded, 3 Piece Lens Filter Kit (52mm) Made by Optics + Nw Direct Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is that perfect accessory for your Panasonic Lumix to get the best shots. These interchangeable filters fit over the lens and help with UV filtering, saturated color & indoor shots. A must have that comes with it’s own little case you can toss into your camera bag & get those postcard perfect pictures.
11. This is my absolute favorite, my GoPro HERO7 (Black) — Waterproof Digital Action Camera with Touch Screen ……. and my must have on every trip. Not only does it have fun accessories to mount the camera for great action videos, it also comes with it’s own waterproof casing. If you’re an action junkie, this takes the most epic videos……. skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, snowmobiling …anything you can think of. The best part is it’s also hands-free…give it a voice command to take a picture or start recording. Go ahead and live stream your video to facebook too, that feature is also included!
12. You’ve seen those romantic videos of a resort or beach or an ancient ruin, that are shot perfectly from a birds eye view…well here’s the culprit. For one more fun toy to have on your vacation, don’t forget to pack your DJI Phantom 4 Pro Quadcopter Drone Camera with Battery, Charging Hub, Custom Backpack and 64GB Memory Card. This drone has the most advanced up-to-date features available on the market. The bundle comes with everything you need for the perfect experience …….even a protective hardshell carrying case you can use as a carry on.

Computer Travel Gear & Gadgets

1. Traveling around the world you need the best and most up-to-date travel gear & equipment. This Apple MacBook Pro 13″ has everything I need. The touchbar makes it so much easier to organize my pictures faster. It has 10 hours of wireless battery life, just in case I forget to charge it. It runs faster than any computer I’ve owned and has ample storage. Well worth the investment.
2. I just love this MOSISO MacBook Air 13 Inch Case . It protects my MacBook & inspires me to write wherever I am.
3. It’s inevitable, you’ll need extra ports between your chargers & computers and cameras……. my LENTION 4-in-1 USB-C Hub with Type C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Ports Compatible Apple MacBook Air 2018, MacBook Pro 13/15(Thunderbolt 3), ChromeBook, More, Multi-Port Charging & Connecting Adapter (Rose Gold) is compact, easy to carry and always handy.
4. Even with the cameras I bring, the pictures I can produce from my Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) are amazing. I love being able to do my group facetime as well. Top of the line quality!
5. I never understood why people buy a computer that’s handheld and don’t protect it with the proper cover. My X-Doria Defense Shield Series, iPhone Xs Max Protective Case is military grade but also has a clear outer shell to showcase the beautiful phones color. Works well with wireless charging stations too.
6. Thank the heavens for the person who thought of this. I was constantly loosing my charger cord or having someone “borrow it” and I never see it again. My Wireless Charger Vebach Dubhe 1, Qi-Certified Fast Wireless Charging Pad,7.5W is not only sharp, it also works on various IPhone, Samsung & Note phones.
7. I’ve always preferred my Kindle’s to any other reader on the market, but my Kindle Paperwhite is my favorite. Reading is my favorite pastime & trying to do this by the pool, on the beach even in a hammock is hard with other readers in the sun. This reads just like a paper book & mine is waterproof with twice the storage it used to have! It’s compact, taking up such little space, it’s a must have on every trip!
8. Roaming from place to place, it’s important to back things up on an external hard drive. This Transcend Information 2 TB StoreJet M3 USB 3.0 Slim External Hard Drive helps to make sure all my information is safe and at my fingertips at the end of each trip.
9. If you’ve never traveled out of the country, you may not know this, but plugs are different EVERYWHERE. My lifesaver? These CKITZE BA-4P Universal to Worldwide Travel 2-in-1 Plug Adapter Kit. These 4 little friends convert plugs everywhere in the world! Do Not Leave Home Without Them!
10. Converting power overseas is easy when you have the right tools. There is always a shortage of converter boxes. Get the Universal World Travel Adapter with Multi-Plugs and Universal Socket, AC-DC Conversion, USB-A Ports X 3 and USB-C Ports X 1. This converter is compact enough to throw in with your gear & covers everything you could need.
11. Surges happen anywhere at anytime. This JOTO 2 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Smart Charger is a mini surge protector with extra ports to keep all your electronics safe.
12. The Retear All-New Case for Kindle Paperwhite is a perfect case to protect my reader and they have different styles for everyone. This is my pick.
13. Keeping everything organized is key to stress-free travels. I love my Phone Charging Passport Holder. This one has extra features. Not only does it hold any phone type, it also has a phone charger in it, your credit cards are safe with RFID Blocking installed and it holds your passport. In addition it comes in several colors and sayings for men and women. Mine, you may have seen on my other pages through out the site…it’s hot-pink & says “Wanderlust”.
14. When you find yourself traveling by train or you need to save the battery life on your phone overnight, this Casio PQ15-1K Travel Alarm Clock with Thermometer is the perfect companion. You won’t miss that stop if you drift off to sleep because this clock adjusts to whatever time it is wherever you are in the world.
15. Make sure you pick this up before traveling or making calls will be expensive & impossible, it’s a life saver. This Travel SIM Card Worldwide can be used in over 200 countries and is compatile with Aoole iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, LG, HTC and other devices such as smart watches and GPS trackers. This is one of the best travel gear options I’ve found.
16. For worldwide internet whenever you need it, this is a game changer. I never travel without my GlocalMe G3 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot.
17. With different currencies accepted all over the world, one type currency is making it’s mark with global recognition. This is my favorite hardware wallet to carry my cryptocurrency wherever I am! Your Bitfi Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet – Black is a must have when traveling the world and something you won’t want to leave home without. For anyone using cryptocurrency in their travels, this is travel gear that’s a must have!

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