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Top 10 Female Travel Essentials

By Sara Ann Straw · June 11, 2019 · 2 min read

Top 10 Female Travel Essentials

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There are the obvious things you need while traveling such as toiletries, clothes, and proper footwear however, with all the planning, packing, and organizing of details some essentials get missed. This list of my Top 10 Female Travel Essentials has helped me with all my adventures and the best part – you don’t have to break the bank.

Estarer PU Leather Rucksack

  • Stylish and functional
  • Has plenty of space for my laptop, iPad, passport, wallet and any on-the-go items I need.
  • Back pocket perfect for keeping valuables secure.

Go-girl

  • Perfect for those camping/trekking trips in remote locations or countries with restricted toilet options.
  • Fits in your purse/pocket
  • Made from medical grade silicone and can be wiped clean and reused
  • I personally brought alcohol wipes to clean it on the go.
  • Came in very useful while trekking in Peru.

Microfiber Quick-dry Towel Set

  • Use for the beach or bathing.
  • Comes in 2 sizes
  • Dries fast
  • Compact

Sink laundry packets

  • The perfect solution when you cannot make it to a laundromat or need to clean something quick.

Gonex Compression Packing Cubes

  • These compression cubes allow you to maximize the space in your suitcase while still packing all the essentials.

Collapsible Bowl and Cup with Spork

  • Light, compact and perfect for meals on the go.
  • Came in very useful while trekking in Peru.

Hanging Toiletry Bag

  • In hostels you share washrooms with other guests so, having an organized place to store all your toiletries is a benefit.

Money Belt

  • The perfect way to keep your money, passport, credit cards and ID safe.
  • I even slept with this on while staying in a hostel to be EXTRA safe. I am not saying you need to be this extreme but, it was my first solo trip so, I was extra cautious.

Universal Travel Power Adapter

  • It sucks when you arrive in another country and realize your plug is not made for their outlet. This adapter is the perfect solution.

Anything from STW Shops

  • From packing cubes to fanny packs, check out what STW shops has to help with your travel needs.

Did you find my list Top 10 Female Travel Essentials helpful?

Happy exploring.

XoXo, Sara

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