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And unless you organize them, you can bet you’ll have to blindly fish them out of the least suitable place at the bottom of your bag. Robust and lightweight, the Incase Nylon Accessory Organizer is our choice to carry technological needs; it zips so items don’t get lost or fall off, and it’s water-repellent. The Inca bag is about the size and shape of a large paperback (it’s 2 inches thick) and opens flat off a back like a book. It has two medium loops that can hold two 5W USB power adapters or multiple pins and an external zippered pocket with a cable-sized hole inside. We like this feature because it’s great for charging a phone without removing the external battery from the main compartment.

We often forget to bring certain items and end up looking for them all the way. With more and more backpacks and carry-on bags now offering standard USB charging ports, a portable power bank is quickly becoming a must-have accessory for tech-loving travelers. When you travel with minimalist travel accessories in a comfortable backpack, you have your hands free.

It has a rotating lock that provides an additional guarantee that it is hermetically sealed when thrown into a bag, in addition, it is dishwasher safe. In addition to being lightweight and relatively compact, if the TSA takes it, it has only lost a few dollars instead of investing in an expensive insulated bottle. If the Nidra Deep Rest doesn’t go well with your face, we also recommend the Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask.

Since I have a separate case for my computer’s charger and cable, it has enough space for most of my other small items, including the AirFly and Bose headphones on this list. It has some basic organizational pockets and zippers wide enough to find what you need in a hurry. I almost always have my laptop with me when I’m traveling, and because the thick MacBook rechargeable and long cable are too bulky to store with the rest of my little cables, I threw them in my bag. But then I found this little travel bag, the size of a power adapter and a MacBook cable. I no longer have to put everything in my bag because my laptop cable is around something, or use tweezers to pull out a small piece of debris that got stuck in the charger port. For less than $15, a cable organizer is a no-brainer to keep my computer equipment clean and organized during road trips and flights.

The downside is that you can’t just leave your clothes wrapped up and expect to be able to get to your underwear without first unpacking your clothes completely. But unpacking is a good habit to get in anyway, as it allows your clothes to breathe and prevents wrinkles or mold. Wirecutter founder and frequent flyer Brian Lam says that unpacking the moment you enter a room has a Medications grounding effect that makes you feel more at home in a new environment. The Repel Easy Touch folds down into a 14-ounce, 111/2-inch long package that easily fits into most bags and glove boxes. And it expands powerfully at the touch of a button to reveal a wide canopy 37 inches in diameter that protects the head and torso from precipitation in all but the windiest conditions.

A good tour operator not only keeps your most important items on hand, but also protects your cards and data from theft or fraud by offering RFID locking coatings. Make it easier to access your passport, maps, and other essentials along the way by investing in a dedicated tour operator for your next trip. In this minimalist travel guide, I’ve listed eight essential accessories that can make it to your next minimalist travel gear and also some of the benefits of traveling less. You can buy supplies for your travel first aid kit at pharmacies or buy a predisposed kit online.

He was also the first person to point me to the Tom Bihn Synpase 19, the bag at the center of my ultralight travel strategy. Some of the smaller items I’ve picked up thanks to it are the Griffin USB adapter, frogland travel adapter, and 40 Blinks sleep mask. Hearos Extreme Ear Plugs – Good earplugs are one of the most underrated travel gear. I can put these in my ears and pull the sleep mask over my eyes and take a nap in many places where sleeping would otherwise be impossible.

It lacks preformed eyepieces and therefore exerts some pressure on the eyes at night as any normal eye mask does. But the flat design fits easily on your face and the silk exterior feels soft and soft against the skin. The relative lack of structure makes it harder to take down when you’re tossing and turning.