Holiday Packing: Must-Have Travel EssentialsBy Adam Hassanali
Planning a trip abroad? Flights can be a nightmare if you’re not ready: don’t miss out on our top travel essentials. From luggage and backpacks to beauty products, here’s the travel essentials we cannot live without right now:
Travel Essentials: Luggage and Back Packs
Order: Thule Subterra Carry-On (£215)
The Run-Down: There is no need to cram a week’s worth of holiday clothes into a tiny suitcase as Thule’s carry on complies with cabin baggage requirements for most airlines – and is fitted with some nifty packing compartments too. And the internal compression panel helps to keep clothes in place as well as protecting contents from the elements with durable, water-resistant materials.
Where: Buy online
Order: Rains Scout Bag (£89)
The Run-Down: Rains’ Scout Bag is a classic yet modern daypack made from a water-resistant fabric with a matte finish. The waterproof rucksack has an inside laptop pocket, a spacious main compartment and a zipped outer pocket, ideal for keeping all your snacks safe on a long haul flight.
Where: Buy online
Order: Barbour Oakwell Holdall (£199)
The Run-Down: Perfect for a weekend away, or a couple of days in the sun, this spacious holdall is constructed in hardy waxed cotton with a leather trim for a premium look. It features a large zipped pocket inside and two side pockets to the outer, plus a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap as an alternative to the twin handles.
Where: Order online
Order: Mous Day Backpack ( £129.99)
The Run-Down: With its minimalist look and lightweight build it’s ideal for urban adventures, whether you’re navigating the streets of London or New York. Despite its sleek appearance, the Day Backpack doesn’t compromise on functionality. It’s designed to protect your belongings with padded sleeves, water-resistant materials, and nine separate compartments that will organise all your essentials. In short, it’s the perfect backpack to take you from the office to your next city break.
Where: Order online
Wallets, Tags and Passport Holders
5. For a Passport Holder: Personally Presented
Order: Personalised Travel Document Holder (£29.49)
The Run-Down: Stay organised in style whilst on your travels. The front of the travel document holder can be personalised with three lines of text, and the travel document holder is perfect for storing all of the important documentation needed for your travels such as 2 passports, boarding passes, driving license, other cards and money. Anything that can be personalised gets our vote.
Where: Order online
Order: Micro Bead Pillow (£25)
The Run-Down: The pillows that airline dish out on long haul flights are flimsy at best, but the Herschel microbead pillow not only keeps you cool, but easily conforms to support your head and neck when you’re binge-watching films from the in-flight entertainment system.
Where: Order online
7. For a Luggage Tag: Katie Loxton
Order: Luggage Tag (£12.99)
The Run-Down: Katie Loxton create a range of leather travel accessories that are uber chic and damn cute. The brand new black luggage tag features an ‘Adventure Awaits’ sentiment, and on the other side, a place to write your address and name.
Where: Buy online
Travel Essentials: Skincare
8. For a Face Mask: Swiss Clinic
Order: Face Mask (£29 for three masks)
The Run-Down: This mask treats your face to all the benefits of a premium face mask, but without the liquid mess, making it perfect for travelling and combatting signs of jet lag and tiredness. With a patented water-free technology comprising 87% active ingredients, it continues to work for eight hours after the actual treatment. The mask works by hydrating and rejuvenating the skin, resulting in a smooth, bright, and more even skin tone.
Where: Order online
9. For a Travel Kit: MALIN+GOETZ
Order: Essential kit (£24)
The Run-Down: MALIN+GOETZ‘s travel ready essentials kit includes their best sellers for face, body and hair – all sized to fly. The set include grapefruit face cleanser, vitamin e face moisturiser, bergamot body wash, vitamin b5 body moisturizer, peppermint shampoo and cilantro conditioner.
Where: Buy online
10. For a Face Saviour: Frances Prescott
Order: Frances Prescott TRI-BALM (£46)
The Run-Down: TRI-BALM is a cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturiser in one glorious solid stick balm. TRI-BALM delivers great skin in one easy, 3-in-1 step, and it’s perfect for travelling, as you don’t have to worry about unwanted leakages.
Where: Buy online
11. For Hydration: Dermalogica
Order: Hydrablur Primer (£37.99)
The Run-Down: Hydrablur Primer offers three benefits in one formula: intense hydration, neutral coverage and pore-refining properties. The ideal multi-tasking primer for all skin conditions, particularly dry or dehydrated skin, pop it on pre or post flight for a healthy glow.
Where: Order online or on Amazon here
12. For Minty Fresh Breath: Swish To Go
Order: Swish To Go (£3 for six sachets)
The Run-Down: The unique waterless, powder-based system turns to liquid on the tongue, where it can be swished for 10 seconds then swallowed to deliver cleaner teeth, healthier gums and long-lasting fresh breath wherever you are. No need to be lugging around a toothbrush and toothpaste…
Where: Boots
Travel Essentials: Technology
13. For Holiday Reading: Kindle
Order: Gold Waterproof Kindle Oasis, 32GB (£259.99)
The Run-Down: This kindle is great, because its the first of its kind to be waterproof. The Kindle Oasis is also the largest, highest resolution display, and reads like printed paper, without glare, even in bright sunlight. And the thin and light ergonomic design with dedicated page-turn buttons and adaptive front light means you can read even more comfortably for hours.
Where: Buy here
14. For On-The-Go Wifi: Skyroam
Order: Skyroam Device (£140)
The Run-Down: Skyroam is a mobile hotspot with unlimited data and an in-built power bank that can keep you connected and powered on during your travels to 130+ countries worldwide. The Skyroam Solis is conveniently sized, sim-free and very easy to use which makes it the perfect gadget to take on holiday – especially to places outside of Europe where the ‘’roam like at home’’ plan doesn’t work.
Where: Buy online
Order: Philips 3000 Series Handheld Steamer (£49.99)
The Run-Down: Philiips’ handheld steamer 3000 Series is designed to be light, compact and foldable for easy usage and storage to re-assure fresh outfits anytime, anywhere. It is your ideal companion for easy and quick touch-up at home or on the go. Compact and foldable steamer, easy to use and store No ironing board needed! Save time and hassle!
Where: Buy online
Order: QDOS (£79.99)
The Run-Down: The new SnapStand, a 3-in-1 portable charger that boasts 100% recycled zinc alloy housing and 60% recycled materials. The three charge points on the cool, space grey product can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and Air Pods. SnapStand charges an iPhone 15 Pro Max to 100% in just 3 hours and 30 minutes. This charging powerhouse with sleek, easily portable, foldable design, offers a product that simplifies charging, is highly versatile, eco-conscious and is perfect for the office or on the go.
Where: Buy
17. For finding your luggae: Chipolo
Order: Chipolo ONE Spot (£30)
The Run-Down:Works with the Apple Find My app Locate your keys, luggage, and backpack anywhere. A very loud sound will help you find them nearby, and the Apple Find My network will track them down if they go missing. The easy attachment, long battery life, and water resistance make it a convenient and durable solution for keeping track of your valuables.
Where: Buy
Travel Essentials: The Beach
18. For sun Protection: Piz Bun
Order: Moisturising Face Cream SPF50+ (£9)
The Run-Down: Not only does it ensure high protection from the sun’s UVA rays, but it contains ingredients hugely beneficial for the skin too, ensuring intense moisturisation. Both sweat-proof and water resistant, with a fast-absorbing formula, it leaves no white marks on the skin and is ideal to be worn daily and under make-up
Where: Boots here
19. For iconic trunks: Homies Marbella
Order:Funky Lobster Swim Shorts (£145)
The Run-Down:Regular fit swim shorts featuring an original all over print with a geometric pattern, iconic summer elements of the brand and embroidered logo in blue on the back pocket. The design for the summer season you need
Where: Buy online / 52 Brewer St, London W1F 9TQ
Order: Flax Towel
The Run-Down: Mungo offers an extensive range of 100% natural fibre bath, beach and pool towels. All are designed, made and woven at the Mungo Mill in South Africa. There’s a huge choice: from the bright Folly beach towel or African-inspired Italwuli, to the chic, 100% linen Flax towel. If you’re looking for something more practical, the Flat Weave towels are characteristically compact, quick-drying and absorbent.
Where: Buy online
