Mallika Dureja
We travel as much, as far, and as long as we physically can. We frequently travel to distant countries and discover new locations due to our wanderlust. We buy our tickets, pack our luggage, and leave to have the time of our lives when we travel. However, the majority of us forget that we need to pack a few travel necessities in order to make our trip safe and comfortable. We frequently forget to bring specific products and end up looking everywhere for them.
So, here is a list of must-have travel accessories to carry along with you-
1. Safety Locks
Most people carry safety locks with them while travelling, but many still don’t understand the utility of this travel accessory. It is one of those items which must be a top priority in your items-to-carry list since you always need to safeguard your luggage no matter where you are travelling to.
2. Swiss Knife
No, we are not asking you to carry Swiss knife as weapons! It is simply to help you if you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need to cut a rope or any other item. A Swiss knife is your multi-utility item that is sure to be useful on your journey.
3. First Aid Kit and Medicines
When travelling to a destination, you never know when you might have an accident or get sick. Always keep a first aid kit and some medications on hand so that you can help out in an emergency. (Though we certainly hope you never require them!) Bandages, ointment/antiseptic, cold compress, cotton balls, thermometer, tweezers, antacids, fever reducers, and painkillers are all goods you should include in your first aid box.
4. Passport Cover
You never want to lose your passport, do you? When you are out in a foreign land, you need to hold on to your passport more dearly than your life. A passport cover helps you to keep your passport safe from damage and also as identification in case it gets mixed up.
5. Resealable Plastic Bags
Most people underestimate how important it is to always have a resealable plastic bag with them. It is a useful item since they are useful for organising and for packing moist items like wet swimming suits or other items that could leak.
6. Shoe Cover
A shoe cover is an essential travel accessory that basically helps you in carrying your shoes safely in your suitcase and protects them from being spoiled. It also comes in useful when your shoes become dirty, and you can’t find a proper way to carry it. So, carry a shoe cover with you and protect your shoes while separating them from other travel items.
7. Backpack Cover
Whether you are going for hiking or trekking or simply for a regular walk, a backpack carries all your essential items right from your mobile phone, power bank, and camera to every little thing you want along with you. To protect your backpack from sudden rains, always carry a Backpack Cover with you. Even the waterproof bags turn useless when it starts raining heavily. Plus, there is no harm in being extra careful.
8. Navigator and Magnetic Compass
When you go on a vacation you explore new places, and who wants to get lost in an unknown land, right? A navigator is your saviour in such situations. It can help you to locate your way in case you are lost, or when you are looking for direction to an unknown place. Also, don’t forget to carry a magnetic compass with you if you are going on a hiking trip, as it will help you in finding direction in zero connectivity areas.
Carry these essential travel accessories the next time you go traveling, and you’ll be ready for anything!
