Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago
These 25 Items Have Earned Their Place in My Bag......
Travel essentials that actually work. These are the best travel items for solo travellers, minimalist packing, and long-term travel.
After years of travelling with just a backpack, these 25 travel essentials have saved me multiple times. They’ve made packing easier, travel smoother, and honestly… kept me sane on the road.
This is not a list of trendy gadgets. These are real, practical travel items and tips, I use all the time. From everyday tech to small, underrated essentials, everything here has earned its place in my bag.
If you’re looking for minimalist travel tips, packing hacks, or must-have travel items, this video will help you pack smarter and travel lighter.
My favourite tip in this video:
I cut the small fabric loops from t-shirts and dresses (the ones used for hangers in shops) and stitched one inside my Uniqlo bag to create a hook for my keys and Apple AirTag. Free, practical, and I’ve never seen anyone else do it.
Items mentioned include:
iPhone 15
MOFT phone stand - https://amzn.eu/d/0dsUrnep
Apple AirPods - https://amzn.eu/d/01LrACaw
Protective Silicone Case for airpods - https://amzn.eu/d/0h571GJx
Loop earplugs - https://amzn.eu/d/0iQgBxzI
Nitecore Titi3 torch - https://amzn.eu/d/02r6mV2P
Small nail clippers - https://amzn.eu/d/0cb6p85D
Osprey 6L dry bag - https://amzn.eu/d/07LHC45i
Matador travel towel - https://amzn.eu/d/0bNF7bJ9
Imodium melts - https://amzn.eu/d/04Mmct8k
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00:00 intro
00:33 Iphone, Moft Phone stand, airpods, Loop and Power Bank
03:48 Nitecore torch, Elec toothbrush & charger.
05:44 Travel towel, Dry bag, imodium, washing line
09:03 Nail clippers & file, Medical tape, Bulldog clip
12:13 fan, bank cards, pen & paper, Sunglasses
15:04 Umbrella, scarf, Little back top, Unique bag
19:48 bonus tip
These 25 Items Have Earned Their Place in My Bag......
Travel essentials that actually work. These are the best travel items for solo travellers, minimalist packing, and long-term travel.
After years of travelling with just a backpack, these 25 travel essentials have saved me multiple times. They’ve made packing easier, travel smoother, and honestly… kept me sane on the road.
This is not a list of trendy gadgets. These are real, practical travel items and tips, I use all the time. From everyday tech to small, underrated essentials, everything here has earned its place in my bag.
If you’re looking for minimalist travel tips, packing hacks, or must-have travel items, this video will help you pack smarter and travel lighter.
My favourite tip in this video:
I cut the small fabric loops from t-shirts and dresses (the ones used for hangers in shops) and stitched one inside my Uniqlo bag to create a hook for my keys and Apple AirTag. Free, practical, and I’ve never seen anyone else do it.
Items mentioned include:
iPhone 15
MOFT phone stand - https://amzn.eu/d/0dsUrnep
Apple AirPods - https://amzn.eu/d/01LrACaw
Protective Silicone Case for airpods - https://amzn.eu/d/0h571GJx
Loop earplugs - https://amzn.eu/d/0iQgBxzI
Nitecore Titi3 torch - https://amzn.eu/d/02r6mV2P
Small nail clippers - https://amzn.eu/d/0cb6p85D
Osprey 6L dry bag - https://amzn.eu/d/07LHC45i
Matador travel towel - https://amzn.eu/d/0bNF7bJ9
Imodium melts - https://amzn.eu/d/04Mmct8k
If you sign up using my links I will receive a small commission. 🙏🏽
I use Surfshark to keep me me safe online if you use this link you will get one month free - surfshark.club/friend/yDBVfQYj
Bank cards
Monzo - join.monzo.com/c/8zbmzt0k
Revolut - https://revolut.com/referral/?referra...
Starling - starlingbank.com/app/signup
Wise - wise.com/invite/dic/sonjak303
Follow me on Facebook - facebook.com/nanwithabackpack
SUPPORT 🥰
☕️ Buy me a coffee ☕️ - .buymeacoffee.com/sonjaking
👉🏻 Or simply Like 👍🏼 Comment & Share my videos.
Oh and don't forget to Subscribe
(it's only with your support that I can continue making videos, I really can't thank you enough 🥰)
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I also have a monthly newsletter, you can sign up here..... subscribepage.io/OCcqA6
📸 Follow me on Facebook & Instagram:
web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565383745416
instagram.com/nanwithabackpack/?hl=en
EMAIL for business enquiries only please
nanwithabackpack@gmail.com
#nanwithabackpack #solotravel #solofemaletraveler
00:00 intro
00:33 Iphone, Moft Phone stand, airpods, Loop and Power Bank
03:48 Nitecore torch, Elec toothbrush & charger.
05:44 Travel towel, Dry bag, imodium, washing line
09:03 Nail clippers & file, Medical tape, Bulldog clip
12:13 fan, bank cards, pen & paper, Sunglasses
15:04 Umbrella, scarf, Little back top, Unique bag
19:48 bonus tip
