Essentials Travel Items For 2017

2017 is finally here! Maybe you put travel more on your new year resolution list? If you did, great! Here are some essential travel items for 2017. The best of the best!

These items will make your travels a lot easier, safer, comfortable, fun and more enjoyable!

 
 

Skyroam Mobile Hotspot: Global WiFi 

Is a MUST for travellers. The Skyroam is a personal WiFi hotspot to get fast, secure mobile data around the world at top destinations in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. You can connect up to 5 devices and you pay as you go. You don't have to use a SIM, you simply just press start and you are free to surf the internet. You can buy packages as little as $8 for 24-hour global day passes with unlimited data.

GoPro HERO5 Black 

Is the newest of all of the Go Pro's ! It launched in October 2016 and takes photos that are almost as good as the ones I take on my DSLR camera! This handy little cutie has been my best friend since I got the Go Pro 2 in 2012, I used it to take photos on The Great Barrier Reef. Luckily, the quality has exploded since then! The quality on this Go Pro is so good, that I almost want to go back to the reef and shoot it all over again. You can film and take photos as deep as 30 meters underwater and this one you can go down 10 meters without housing! The Go Pro Hero 5 Black gives Stunning 4K video and 12MP photos in Single, Burst and Time Lapse modes. You can also preview and trim the videos. You can get extras like headband, surf extras, chest band and you can place it on your bike. Older versions of this beauty have even fallen down from planes and survived!

Rusoji Premium Packing Cube System

Is so important for an organized trip! Have you ever gone backpacking and something leaked in your backpack and everything got wet? I have, and it sucks. This was before I heard about the cube system.

UE ROLL Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker (Waterproof and Shockproof) - Volcano

I didn't know this little thing even existed! Waterproof and shockproof speaker! It is a dream! Great sound quality as well. Nothing is better than chill at the beach and listen to music without worrying about getting some water splashed on it. It is so handy that you can tie it to your backpack as well as the tent.

Travel Journal 

This beautiful journal is essential on your travels. You should write about it! Imagine finding this in the attic 40 years after and reading about your adventures in details! You better keep a track on those notes and funny stories!

Bragi - The Dash Truly Wireless Smart Earphones

Bragi - The Dash Truly Wireless Smart Earphones It sucks to use wired earphones while travelling , it is so messy. The Dash wireless earphones make it so much easier and you will save time! It is connected with Bluetooth and can store up to 1000 songs. You can also use biometric smart tracking while running and other activities! You can recharge on the go and there are different sizes to fit your ears perfectly.

8000mAh Powerbank Portable Charger- Pink 

Is providing super fast charging for the newest iPhones and Samsung Galaxy Smartphones! This is a must for the traveller! I can't be the only one that has had nightmares while travelling because the phone died. This powerbank has got your back and can save your ass while you are trying to find the hotel or bus stop in Paris or wherever you might go in the future. It also automatically turns off when it reaches 100%.

LifeStraw Go Water Bottle 2-Stage with Integrated 1,000 Liter LifeStraw Filter

 Award-winning LifeStraw has a water bottle! It filters while you drink! It is using a hollow fiber membrane water filter removes bacteria and protozoa without chemicals, iodine or batteries. It gives no aftertaste and smell! It Removes 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria. This is essential for traveling to places with polluted drinking water! It also includes a bonus survival kit.

6 in 1 Travel Essentials Kit 

Is truly essential, it has a TSA lock, luggage scale, adapter, ear plugs, eye mask and waterproof passport cover. This is the perfect gift for the beginner-traveler that doesn't own it already, and it is only $16! If there are ONE of these gifts that is really essential, it definitely is this 6 in 1 kit!

Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII, Navy

 is a must for the traveler that wants to keep your stuff safe inside your bag without going around and worry about it at all times. Pacsafe uses the newest method on locks, anti-slash and RFIDsafe blocking pockets for sensitive data such as micro chips. The award winning RFIDsafe  block out virtually all transmissions between 10 MHz to 3 GHz, which covers the radio frequency used in e-passports, credit cards, ID cards, and key cards.

Scratch Off World Travel Tracker Map 

Is something every traveler should have! How awesome is it to scratch off your visits and hang it on the wall! This is your travel CV and something you can be proud of!

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See

If you want to give your friend some ideas of where to travel next year this is the ultimate guide! The lists of the 500 best places to see is ranked by  Lonely Planet's most respected travel experts.

Convenience Kits Women's Garnier Fructis Deluxe 9-Piece Travel Kit

This kit is so handy. I hate to put my shampoo into small bottles or boxes, it just ends up spilling it all out. This kit got you covered. Shampoo, Conditioner, toothbrush, comb, deodorant, Eucerin lotion, and toothpaste. It is all carry on friendly.

Travelrest - Ultimate Travel Pillow / Neck Pillow

 You don't always get to choose the window seat and therefore it can be hard to have something to lean into. This has prevented me for falling asleep on planes. It might look like a seatbelt, but who cares? As long as you can sleep and relax on the plane without disturbing others is what matters.

Vibeke Johannessen

My name is Vibeke. A travel blogger and a photographer from Norway. I am posting about my journey around the world as well as my experiences living in Ecuador.

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