Whether you like to pack a week in advance or throw together your luggage the night before your trip, having a travel packing list can help you avoid overpacking.

While there’s certainly no harm in overpacking, lugging a heavy carry-on around or having to shell out extra money for oversized luggage can put a dampener on your travels. Fortunately, we’re here to help.

If you want to stay ready for whatever life throws at you during your adventures without packing everything in your closet, take a look below at our handy travel essentials list.

The clothes you wear once you reach your destination are important, sure (as are the chic and comfy clothes you choose to wear at the airport). But before you get to where you’re going, prepare for the journey ahead with a few must-have travel accessories.

The following packing checklist can help ensure comfort, entertainment, and safety:

• Phone mount – If books, card games, and 21 questions aren’t cutting it during your plane ride, use a phone mount to enjoy some proper entertainment from your tray table. (Keep in mind, airline wifi options can be a little patchy, so make sure to download your favourite movies and TV shows before you take off).

• Noise-cancelling headphones – If you’re looking for silence at the touch of a button, consider adding a pair of noise-cancelling headphones to your packing checklist.

• Power bank – Running out of juice when you’re on the move can be a real show-stopper (especially without printouts of essential travel documents, like your boarding pass). And during travel, outlets can be hard to find and access. For this reason, it’s helpful to bring a power bank to charge your phone if necessary.

• Memory foam neck pillow – While you could always opt for a standard travel pillow, consider upgrading to an enhanced memory foam option that offers additional support and stores compactly.

• Ergonomic eye mask – Similar to a memory foam neck pillow, an ergonomic eye mask can be the difference between a serene flight and an uncomfortable one. That’s because normal eye masks don’t seal out all of the light, and they also tend to squish against your face. Ergonomic eye masks, on the other hand, have soft cushioning that contours around your nose for a snug and effective fit.

• Collapsible water bottle – Staying hydrated on the move can be a challenge, especially with airport security protocols. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay for an overpriced bottle of water after you get through security if you have a collapsible one. These water bottles won’t take up extra space in your bag and are easy to refill during your travels.

Plus, we can’t forget to bundle in these basics for good measure:

• Travel adapter (for international travel)

• Suitcase tags to easily find yours

• Padlock to keep your items safe
  

When it comes to packing clothes, it’s easy to get analysis paralysis. Suddenly, you have more choices than you thought existed. Don’t stress—here’s our run-down of all the sustainable, stylish, and high-performance activewear you should consider adding to your travel packing list:

• Hitting the slopes? Get a high-performance puffer jacket – a selection of P.E Nation’s Snow jackets combine 5k waterproof shells with chill-repelling thermal layers—and still manage to keep you feeling agile and looking sleek.

• Pack a pair of trusty thongs – You could be exploring the streets of Rio or entering the lobby of the Ritz Carlton. Either way, you should pack a pair of thongs. They’re perfect for poolsides, patios, shared showers, sunny strolls, and so much more.

• Grab some squat-proof gym leggings – Bring ease to your vacation workouts with our women’s leggings for all styles and sessions. Whether you’re in the studio, on the street, or at the summit, P.E Nation’s leggings provide optimal flexibility and feel buttery-soft to the touch. Explore our other guide on how to put together the perfect leggings outfit, ensuring you look and feel great, no matter where your travels take you.

• Versatile active shorts for runs, hikes, cycling, and anything in between – We’re talking cardio, gym training, HIIT—whatever your activity, it’s best experienced in the comfort of breathable, stride-friendly, and great-looking shorts. Find the style and fit perfect for you with detailed descriptions that leave nothing to guesswork.

Every travel adventure offers plenty of new experiences. Fortunately, if you pack your bag with P.E Nation’s activewear and travel essentials list, you’ll be ready to enjoy every kind of destination in comfort and style. Enhance your airport style by checking out our article on airport travel outfit ideas, perfect for combining fashion with functionality during your journey.

Check out our sustainable range of activewear including our women’s leggings, workout tops, sports bras, and bike shorts today.

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