Unique Travel Items?

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If you’ve been thinking of planning a solo trip in the near future, you’ve probably made a mental list of basic items to take on your solo adventure, but have you considered other more unique travel items?

It’s always good to take a look at what other items might come in handy on your solo travels.

So with that being said, here’s a list of more unique travel items to take on your solo journey.

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1. Collapsible Water Bottle

Water bottles are always popular items for any solo traveler, but have you heard of collapsible water bottles?

Basically the same as your standard water bottle but able to compress into a more travel-efficient form for better portability.

Although water bottles themselves are already made for easy on-the-go hydration.

The added ability to make it “collapsible” makes it even more portable, saving more room in your pack for other items.

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2. Compression Packing Cubes/Bags

Bags and packing cubes with built-in compression are other items that you might want to take with you on your travels.

With the ability to compress the size of bags or packing cubes, you can save even more space in your main luggage tote.

When it comes to traveling, the more space you can save, the better.

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3. Solar-Powered Power Bank

This item can come in handy if you’re the type of traveler who likes to go camping or hiking for long periods of time.

Having a solar-powered power bank can help you charge your phone or other electronics when in the middle of nowhere or away from a power outlet.

Not only convenient, but also sustainable since there’s no need for the device to be plugged into an outlet.

Just set one of these power banks in the sun, let it charge up, and you’ll have a power bank ready to use at anytime.

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4. Solar-Powered Backpack

Now, I know what your thinking—a solar-powered backpack? What does that mean? How does it work?

The backpack itself isn’t solar powered, but there are certain backpacks that come with a pocket where you can attach a solar powered power bank so that it’s exposed to sunlight while still being in your pack while you walk around.

Another item to think of taking with you on your solo journey if you’re thinking of going solar.

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5. Collapsible Cooking Kit/Utensils

For the camping enthusiasts out there, not only are there collapsible water bottles, but there are also collapsible/foldable kitchenware and utensils for your traveling convenience.

This might seem like something that may only be useful for camping, but pocket-sized/foldable utensils can actually come in handy whether you’re traveling with others or solo.

If you also like to cook your own food while traveling, these types of items could prove to be useful (not to mention economical if you’re trying to save money on buying food from a restaurant).

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6. Portable Espresso Maker

So obviously this is more of a luxury item, but if you really like your cup of coffee in the morning (or night), this could end up being an item that you would use daily.

Having the ability to make a cup of coffee anywhere you go can be really convenient.

Whether you’re camping or staying in a hotel room, you can make a nice hot cup of coffee anywhere you go. Even in your bed if you feel so inclined.

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7. Translation Device

So you may be thinking, “Couldn’t I just download a translation app on my phone?”

Which you obviously can, but having a device made specifically for translation could prove to be useful if you plan on traveling the world.

A translation device has a lot of benefits over a simple app. One of those benefits is that a translation device can translate more languages than most apps.

Not only that, but some translation devices have features like identifying speech, picture recognition (for signs in a foreign language), language learning capabilities, and many other features.

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8. Waterproof Items

This covers a wide range of different items; some examples:

• Phone Cases
• Backpacks/Bags
• Maps/Travel Guides
• Flashlights/Headlamps
• Notepad/Pen (yes, this is actually a thing)
• Document Holder
• Wallet
• Playing Cards
• Cameras/Electronics
• Travel Mat
• Travel Towel
• Solar Charger
• Watches

These items are more or less designed for camping, but if you’re backpacking around the world, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in places that have frequent rain showers or an overall moist-ridden environment, which, as you might have guessed, could damage a lot of your items.

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9. Video Camera Sunglasses

If you want to be able to record things without having to hold up a camera or your phone. This item could be the video recording device you didn’t know you needed.

Maybe you’ve decided to be a vlogger and want to start a Youtube channel, or maybe you just want to record your adventures in a more discreet way.

These sunglasses would allow you to do just that.

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10. Hidden Camera Detector

Maybe you’re a little worried about your safety when traveling. Have you ever wondered if someone put a hidden camera in your hotel room or (god forbid) in the Airbnb you just rented?

I’d like to think positively and think that most places are safe from that kind of attack on your privacy, but if you’re that worried, this item could give you that peace of mind when traveling abroad.

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11. Self-Inflating Travel Pillow

These self-inflating travel pillows are perfect for travelers that want a cushion, whether as a neck pillow on a plane or on a long bus ride.

The added self-inflating feature makes it even easier to set up whenever you need a soft cushion to rest your head on.

And of course, since you can deflate the pillow, it can easily fit in any pocket of your luggage or carry-on.

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12. Mini Pocket Drones

If you plan on making videos your main activity while traveling, taking a drone might end up being a necessity more than just a luxury.

With a mini drone, you can take videos and use your phone as a screen to see what your drone is recording.

While a regular-sized drone might have more features and a bigger screen, if you’re a beginner, this is the perfect item to take with you since it’s more compact than a regular-sized drone.

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13. Foldable Keyboard

This item is useful for people who opt to take something like a tablet (it can also connect to your phone) on their travels instead of a laptop.

With a foldable keyboard, as the name suggests, you can fold the keyboard into a more compact form for easy traveling.

Turning your iPad or phone into a mini laptop if you’d like to have the ability to type (like an actual computer) on your tablet or phone.

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14. All-In-One Portable Charging Cord

This is often an overlooked item, but if you plan on taking multiple tech items with you, this may come in handy.

These types of charging cords come with different connection heads for use with multiple types of devices.

Your tech items may already have a charging cable, but if that cable were to become damaged or lost, you would at least have a backup with one of these all-in-one cords.

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15. Card Pocket Multi-Tool

Sort of like a Swiss army knife, but in “card” form. These items come with multiple small tools, like a Swiss army knife, but with the added benefit of being slim enough to fit in your wallet or pocket.

A small multitool like this can come in handy for opening bags, fixing small devices, or getting something unstuck.

Multi-tools like this can come in handy when you least expect it.

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16. Mini Security Camera

These can come in handy if you’re concerned about your items being stolen or just for general safety concerns.

If you plan on taking a lot of expensive equipment with you, this type of tool can be useful to keep an eye on all your items when not around.

There are all types of mini security cameras with different features, like being able to detect the presence of another person, two-way audio, and even being able to emit an alarm.

If you’re concerned about the security of your items or even just for yourself, this could be an item well worth the money.

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17. Backpacks/Luggage With Shoe Compartment

These types of backpacks and luggage come with a special compartment to hold an extra pair of shoes.

Bringing an extra pair of shoes when you travel can easily become cumbersome when trying to pack all your other items into your luggage.

These special types of backpacks and luggage come with a compartment made specifically for your shoes. Which makes organizing all your items that much easier.

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18. Portable Door Lock

Another safety item to consider taking with you if you want to keep yourself from harms way.

Portable door locks are fairly inexpensive and can be small enough to keep as a keychain.

If you’re worried about your well being and would like to add an extra layer of safety, you can’t go wrong with one of these items.

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19. Mask Attached Hoodie

There are hoodie sweatshirts out there that come with a built-in face mask.

Although the face mask itself may not be as effective as a medical face mask, a face mask attached to a hoodie could provide more protection from the cold.

If you decide to travel to a place where cold weather is the norm, this type of hoodie could provide another extra layer of protection.

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20. Travel Blankets

Taking a blanket with you can come in handy if you decide to backpack around the world.

There are all sorts of travel blankets you can take with you. From travel blankets that are smaller for easier portability to thermal blankets for more extreme weather.

Bringing a travel blanket with you is a good idea if you want to stay warm wherever you go.

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21. Self-Defense Items

Now bringing a self-defense type of item can be a little difficult due to the danger surrounding them.

Also, there are specific rules and laws for bringing these types of items on planes and certain tourist areas.

Not to mention some countries may outlaw specific types of self-defense tools.

However, it is a good idea to look into what you can bring with you and the laws concerning self-defense in whatever country or destination you travel to.

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22. Reusable Silicone Bags

You can use this type of item for a number of different things.

These bags can be used to store things like food, dirty laundry, or even wet clothing.

It’s a good idea to consider taking a couple of these bags on your travels.

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23. Rechargeable Flashlights

This is a great item to have if you want to have a flashlight that can be reused again and again.

There are even flashlights with a hand crank attached that can be recharged just by utilizing the crank without having to plug the flashlight itself into a power source.

Of course, the quality of these flashlights will vary, but this item can really come in handy in an emergency.

Picking The Right Items

When deciding what items to bring with you, it’s always hard to know whether or not something would be useful to take on your travels.

The only way you’ll know is to test out different items while traveling to see if they really come in handy or not.

Some people may find items that are actually useful, while others may find the same item to be the opposite.

If you’re new to solo travel and want to learn more, head over to the blog at Traks&Paks.