The Best Travel Gear For Summer Trips—Solo And Otherwise
Travelling solo can be lots of fun. Make sure you have packed all you need to help make your trip go as smoothly as possible. From a safety whistle necklace to solid shampoo and conditioner bars, we've rounded up the best travel items you should bring that are portable, pretty and pack-worthy.
Solid shampoo and conditioner
Solid shampoo and conditioner bars can go in your carry-on and last much longer than those mini bottles.
$40, unwrappedlife.com
Eau de Beauty
Travel-sized face mist can help you beat the heat while seeing the sights.
$22, caudalie.com
Turkish towel
A light blanket—like this Turkish towel—is great for the plane, and once you land, it can serve as a shawl, a beach mat or a picnic blanket.
$60, pokoloko.com
Wrinkle-resistant dress
A wrinkle-resistant wrap dress can take you from the beach to dinner.
US$100, everlane.com
Dry sleeve
Dry sleeves can help you check the map during a downpour or snap a photo underwater.
$13–$18 each, mec.ca
Whistle
A whistle necklace can attract a lot of attention if need be.
Percival & Hudson, $39, etsy.com
Outlet adaptor
Plug in and recharge anything, anywhere with a USB adapter that works in 150 countries.
$29, mec.ca
Rubber door wedge
Use a rubber door wedge for added security in your hotel room.
$10, homehardware.ca
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