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10 Must-Have Items When You Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

{Bonus: They all fit in one baggie}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My aunt always said, “Good things come in small packages.”  (I think she was referring to jewelry.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But still, when it comes to travel, tiny things can make a big difference in your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And these 10 must-have items come in a small package – a quart-size zipper bag to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n

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10 Must-have travel items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Metal binder clamp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Binder clips are so useful. You will wonder how you survived without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few ideas:
Clip the curtains closed to block streetlights.
Hang laundry to dry.
Create a makeshift tripod for your phone.
Keep travel paperwork together.
Close leftover snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Masking tape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use blue painters tape so it won\u2019t leave a residue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pull a few feet off the roll and wrap it around your fingers to make a mini roll of tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few ideas:
Cover the peephole on the door – call me paranoid! Plus, it blocks annoying light.
Cover LED lights in your hotel room for a better night’s sleep.
Leave notes for traveling partners and housekeepers.
Cover a blister and hangnail in a pinch.
Put reminders on the dash of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Smooth Move Tea by Traditional Medicinals <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep two packets of tea in your baggie, they take up practically no space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink it in the evening, and your problem will disappear by morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuff said!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Imodium A-D (or other diarrhea medication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the opposite problem…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deal with traveler\u2019s diarrhea quickly, so it doesn\u2019t ruin your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Gum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chewing gum helps to clear your ears during elevation gains and drops.
It also keeps your mouth fresh for many hours of air travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your seatmate will appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring extra and share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A bar of good dark chocolate is an instant mood booster, providing a hit of happy hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seriously, a square of chocolate can change the entire tone of a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lindt and Trader Joe’s make excellent dark chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n

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7. Earplugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Always have a set of earplugs handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few ideas:
Use them on planes, trains, and buses.
Wear them in less-than-quiet hotel rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remain friendly with a travel partner who snores.
If you snore, bring a pair to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Gingermints<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger helps settle the stomach, and for some people, it staves off motion sickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like these from Trader Joe’s – which you can also order from Amazon if you don’t have a TJ near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altoid also makes ginger mints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See this post on Mental Floss – 9 Scientifically Proven Ways to Prevent Motion Sickness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. High protein snack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep a bar, nuts, jerky – whatever hits your fancy – for emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Package of hand wipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep germs at bay.
Wipe off surfaces if necessary – picnic tables, seats, airplane trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of one small bag comes 10 tiny things that will solve big problems on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would love to hear about your must-have survival items. Anything I missed? Let us know in the comments.<\/h4>\n\n\n
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