LuminAID Collapsible Lantern
This device is a solar powered phone charger, expandable camping lantern, and backup battery all in one. At just 12.5 oz, this must-have emergency essential is powerful but doesn't weigh down your pack. Expands into a 6" cube with its unique Twist-to-Inflate design and packs down to 1" thick. GET THIS GEAR
Fireproof Document Case
This fire-safe document case safely holds your critical documents while traveling. It gives us real peace of mind that our most sensitive documents are protected. Sturdy with zipper and heavy-duty velcro keeps your paperwork from slipping out. GET THIS GEAR
Kitchen Food Scale
This portable food scale is light, accurate, and rechargeable. Pressing M Button easily switches between various units: g, oz, lb, tl, ct, ozt, dwt, gn, ml. It's great when your hotel or Airbnb kitchen doesn't have dry or liquid measuring utensils. Its Tare Function allows you to zero out items already in your measuring bowl or the weight of the container. GET THIS GEAR
PackTowl Washcloth/Dishcloth
Do you hate going into a restroom and finding there are no towels or hand dryers? It also seems like no Airbnb and very few hotels provide washcloths anymore. We carry one of these washcloths/dishcloths to fill in the gaps. It works as a sweat towel when you're touring hot places and need to wipe your brow. GET THIS GEAR
PackTowl Hand/Dish Towel
Airbnbs often will leave only a bath towel and maybe a dish towel, but often either a hand towel or a dish towel is left out. PackTowls store in their own case and fold up to almost nothing. They dry quickly and are convenient and take up almost no space in our packs. We use a print so it stands out from any other towels we have been given, but there's a selection to choose from. GET THIS GEAR
BeeGreen Reusable Grocery Bags
This set of six reusable BeeGreen shopping totes are heavyweight and can carry up to 50 pounds. We like that the handles are long enough to go over our shoulders and that they're washable. They have a built-in pocket so they store inside themselves neatly. We carry two with us, so gift the extras if you are full-time travelers like us. GET THIS GEAR
MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
This "magic" microfiber material absorbs and removes dust, oil, smudges, fingerprints, and dirt from our eyeglasses and our other tech. They clean completely and leave no scratches, streaks, marks, or lint. Works great on LCD TV screens, smart phones and other touch screens, camera lenses and filters, etc. Made from extremely soft, high-quality microfiber. We haven't found anything better that cleans our glasses or tech and leaves them crystal clear. GET THIS GEAR
Matador Bar Soap/Shampoo Holder
Keep your bar soap and shampoo dry using this FlatPak™ Soap Bar Case from Matador. Soap bars dry through the material, so they never get mushy. Put soap bar inside the bag, ensuring excess water does not get trapped inside. Roll the rolltop three times or more, bend and buckle the ends of the buckle together. Soap bar will dry through the bag. GET THIS GEAR
Jewelry Case for Travel
This small but mighty jewelry case packs small but still separates Judy's necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Judy doesn't recommend packing all your most precious and expensive jewelry while traveling, but this is perfect for some key pieces on the road. GET THIS GEAR
Scissors with Cover for Travel
Surely you've battled with heavy duty plastic that won't open for anything. This two-pair of scissors has come in handy for so many things—ripping tape, opening packages, trimming loose threads, and so much more. These are super sharp, are packaged separately in small zippered bags, and have a blade protector that snaps on and stays on. GET THIS GEAR
Dock & Bay Beach Towel and Bag
This towel has all the features we value: it's quick dry, sand-free, compact, recycled and lightweight. It even includes a bag. Ours is the large 160cm x 90cm, 63in x 35in version. GET THIS GEAR
Renpho Portable Bodyweight Scale
Do we still overeat while we're traveling? Sure we do, but this bodyweight scale that syncs with your phone helps keep us honest about our weight. Both Kevin and I can use the scale and connect to it on our iPhones (also supports Android, etc.) and allows for unlimited user profiles for tracking individual fitness goals and progress. GET THIS GEAR
Exercise Resistance Bands
Non-latex THERABAND exercise bands. Stretches, tones & conditions all major muscle groups, perfect for those with latex allergies or sensitivities. Simple & easy to use product for upper & lower body exercises that can be performed anywhere, is ideal for conditioning & rehabbing muscles. GET THIS GEAR
The Lab Company Detergent Sheets
These unscented, perforated laundry sheets allow you to have control of how much you use depending on the amount of laundry. We sometimes use only half a strip that we dissolve in our hotel/Airbnb sink when cleaning one or two items at a time. They work with top and front-loading and regular washing machines. GET THIS GEAR
First Aid Kit Case
This durable red first aid case stands out in our packs so that when we need first aid, it's visible. It arrives empty so you can fill it with the essentials you need. GET THIS GEAR
Glencairn Whisky Glasses (mini)
This Wee Glencairn Whisky Glass in Gift Carton is perfect for travel. Kevin has two of them so he can compare whisky side by side. GET THIS GEAR
Reusable Silicone Storage Bags
These reusable storage bags from SPLF are great for cooking on the road. Airbnbs rarely have storage containers, and these come in a variety of sizes. Whether you need to save half a lemon or a pot of soup, these fit the bill. Washable. GET THIS GEAR
Blissy Queen Pillowcases
These 100% pure mulberry silk pillowcases have worked great when our Airbnb's linens are rough or thin. Judy loves that her hair is less frizzy with them, and Kevin's favorite feature is how cooling they are. GET THIS GEAR
Umbrella for Travel by Totes
This Totes umbrella is a real workhorse. Lots of great features here, but we really appreciate that the strap that holds it together has a SUPER strong velcro that holds up! It's lightweight, has a one-handed auto open feature, fits into the side pockets of our backpacks or inside our day pack that has no side pockets. GET THIS GEAR
Merino Wool Throw Blanket
This cozy throw blanket from Wool& will keep you at the perfect temperature. It's packable and versatile. Never worry whether the "extra" blankets you're using at an Airbnb or hotel have been cleaned since their last use. It's an additional layer of warmth when the provided covers just aren't enough. GET THIS GEAR