Our Favorite Travel Necessities
Products we know and love that make travel easier and more fun!
Here at the Wonderland On Points Podcast, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite products for travel. Advertising Disclosure: We may receive a comission from the sale of these items. Thank you for choosing to use our links! We wouldn't share it if we didn't think it could be helpful for your and your family. Happy Travels!
Portable Charger WITH multiple cables
We LOVE taking pictures and videos capturing our destination...but that drains a phone battery QUICKLY! We never want to be caught without our phone when we need it while traveling, especially since it must be used for calling ubers, maps, etc in addition to taking pictures & video. That's why we NEVER travel without an external, portable power bank. Our favorite has the ability to charge multiple different types of devices. Check it out here on Amazon.
The Personal Bag (VACUUM compress!)
We are OBSESSED with The Personal Bag. The vacuum-sealed compartment compresses your clothes so you can travel with more! It counts not as a carry-on but as a PERSONAL item on almost every airline! The vacuum IS included and there is still a compartment for your laptop and more. The little bag is extremely well made and packs so much punch! Save money on luggage fees with this sleek beauty. It also makes the perfect gift for travel enthusiasts. Use code, "Wonderland" at checkout for $25!
Small Portable Sound Machine
This little nugget is a favorite of both Joanna & Mary Ellen's! Maybe we got hooked when our kids were little, who knows, we just know it's a travel necessity, because no one enjoys a trip when they can't get good sleep! We never like to travel without this tiny powerhouse sound machine from Amazon.
The BEST Natural Deodorant on the Planet
If you're a fan of natural deodorants, but always excuse them for not being perfect...try NUUD! These tiny tubes last forever and pack so easily. When we say you will have ZERO stinch, we mean it! Joanna found this product first, then got Mary Ellen hooked. We will not go back to any other type of deodorant, for home or for travels. This product out of the Netherlands uses some kind of magic and we are obsessed. Give it a try, available on Amazon.
Vacuum Bags WITH Pump
Once you go vacuum, you never go back! When packing for a family and needing to save both money and space due to airline baggage fees, reusable vacuum bags CHANGE THE GAME! These things allow you so much more freedom to travel with less suitcases without sacrificing your wardrobe selection. Check them out on Amazon.
International Power Adapter
It doesn't matter where you are going, this magical power block will make sure you have the type of power adapter you need! Don't be caught in another country without a way to charge your phone or devices. Grab it here on Amazon.
LifeStraw Filtering Waterbottle
If you're nervous about the availablilty of safe drinking water during your travels, this LifeStraw filtering water bottle could be a great option. Mary Ellen has used this water bottle when traveling in South Africa. Give yourself peace of mind that bacteria, parasites and more are removed from your water. Find this teal and many other colors on Amazon.
Small, but Mighty, Portable Umbrella
No one wants it to rain on their parade, but bad weather happens sometimes when traveling. Don't get caught panicing in the rain without an umbrella, come prepared to keep on having fun, despite a sudden downpour. This umbrella found on Amazon actually advertises a lifetime warranty!
Between jetlag, being out of your normal routine, being in an unfamiliar place with different foods, etc., there are so many good reasons to make sure you pack some on-the-go electrolytes. Mary Ellen and her entire family love the Liquid IV Concord Grape flavor. They called it a magical headache zapper that can save the day when out exploring the world! Pack it with all of your travel medications and throw a few in your day pack before you start your daily adventures. Find it here on Amazon.
Always Pack Electrolytes
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