The two large wheels on this bag make it sturdy enough for uneven pavement and even “off-roading” to your hotel!

Organize your suitcase with these portable “drawers”–separate tops, bottoms, undergarments & more. Don’t make your luggage contents a guessing game!

Looks slick, has a compartment for everything + a big “main cabin” for clothing if you are truly using it as a carry-on for weekend trips.

This is an incredibly lightweight, water-resistant extra bag for heading to the coffee shop with your laptop or an overnight trip on a longer vacation.

This camera’s 600mm zoom has endeared it to both BJ and Lauren and they’re a two Sony RX10 IV family!

Once you have an all-in-one adaptor, you never have to worry about which adaptor to bring with you!

This iPhone case can easily hold credit cards & business cards, lightening your wallet load.

This is a relatively new toy but I know we’re going to love it! This 6 oz printer doesn’t need ink, it uses special paper. We can’t wait to share photos & stickers with kids (of themselves!) around the world!

OK—full disclosure: we both use Airpods now, but I STILL carry these around as back-up! I’ve been using these from Audio-Technica since 2013, and they are a perfect lightweight, compact companion for air travel, long car rides, or noisy coffeeshops.

We both love this rich moisturizer so much, we wrote a whole blog about it you can find right here!

Radius toothbrushes & their replaceable heads are already better for the environment; this travel version becomes its own case!

Lightweight merino wool is not only cool to wear in hot climates, but more important, it stays smelling fresh forever! And they’ve gotten much more stylish over the years! Icebreaker, Smartwool & Arc’teryx are our favorite brands.

Lauren usually veers towards barefoot-style shoes—or just being barefoot–but this is the first pair of sneakers she has loved! Altra shoes provide support while still allowing you to feel the terrain. The wide toe box is a lifesaver!

BJ’s sandals that are not only supportive but are almost literally indestructible!

BJ is in love with these–they block out the most light & are the most comfortable he’s ever tried (and he’s tried a LOT).

These Howard Leight 33db earplugs (also sold at Walgreen’s, CVS, and other drugstores) can make the difference between sleepless nights and restful slumber!

Give yourself an extra layer of security with this lightweight, portable lock that fits on nearly any door. Even if someone has a key, they won’t be able to enter from the outside when this lock is in place.

BJ is a huge fan of this lightweight, collapsable Hydrapak SkyFlask with its handstrap and spill-proof cap. (This is not a filter, only a fantastic bottle!)

If you are determined to bring your own fins on a snorkel vacation, these are as lightweight as they are powerful!

Want a travel pillow but can’t justify carrying another object? Just stuff your jacket (or extra clothing) into a travel-sized pillowcase & you have a readymade pillow.

The first time we used Airbnb was in Ireland & we’ve never looked back. If you use this link to sign up to Airbnb (must be a new customer), you’ll get $40 in travel credit when you sign up!

Using Uber abroad closes the language gap & eliminates haggling. Use this link to sign up for Uber & get your first ride free or discounted (value amounts vary by location).

For those of us who have yet to precisely master the metric system (thanks, Amerca!), this handy app is a lifesaver.