Been tossing up which tote bag to take with you on your weekend getaway? Unsure of where to find the ultimate travel toiletry bag, or snacks that’ll last for like, days, without going gross? We’ve compiled a list of our top travel essentials, because, well, a good toiletry bag is essential. As are good snacks for when airport cafes are closed or you get stuck on the tarmac for 50 billion years.
Travel Essential #1: A Generous Toiletry Bag
When we say you need a decent travel toiletry bag, we mean it. Don’t just opt for your average pocket-free toiletry bag, and don’t use your emptied-out makeup bag because “it’ll do”. It won’t.
We developed our Travel Toiletry Bag so we could finally stay organised all holiday long. It’s free from gross plastic windows, helps keep your bottles upright, is fully washable, is compact yet weirdly roomy (it’s like magic, really), and has a total of 14 pockets. Yes, 14!
Travel Essential #2: Snacks
We will not get on a plane without snacks of the I-will-last-forever variety. We’re talking chocolate, dried fruit and nuts (specifically cashews), LeSnak delicacies. There’s nothing worse than a grumbling stomach when you’re stuck on the tarmac, or in the airport waiting for your delayed plane, or at the baggage carousel wondering why on earth you decided against investing in an AirTag.
Travel Essential #3: A Big Bag
For everyday use, supermarket use, beach use, day-trip use. Investing in a big boi tote bag is one of the best decisions you’ll make for your time away. Our Bon Vivant Tote Bags are the perfect carry-all, especially for those who love carrying books, iPads, headphones, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, towels and more in one handy bag. It has a structured bottom, a key clip so you don’t lose those keys in the chasm, a zip-up top for safekeeping, comfy straps and 6 pockets for your small bits and bobs,like your Mini Wallet.
Travel Essential #4: A Good Book (or 3, or 10)
If you’re the kinda person who goes on holiday without a book, then… do you even know what a ‘holiday’ is?! We can’t get on a plane (or in a car trip that’ll last longer than 2 hours) without good books in tow. Ask your friends and local bookshop for some recommendations, or simply check out our Bon Maxie book recommendations if you trust our taste enough.
Travel Essential #5: Thongs. Flip-Flops. Waterproof Sandals.
Not planning on heading to the beach? Going to a wintery location and know you won’t need waterproof sandals or beach shoes? We’d bring a pair anyway. Because you never know what a strange shower has in store. And we’ll leave it at that (yes, we’ve been burnt before).
