1. 5L Waterproof Bag (to keep those valuables dry)
We were on a boat in panama and the heavens opened, i had our mobile phones and passports in my handbag and they got completely ruined, just wish we had used one of these bad boys for our valuables at the time!
2. Super Glue (to quickly fixes things while on the road)
The sole of my walking boots was coming off, luckily i had my trusty super glue with me and e voila a quick fix. You can also be hero & help others in need too.
3. Citronella Essential Oil (a natural mosquito repellent)
4. Lighter (for all the camp fires)
Camp fire with beers & friends on the road towards Darwin, Australia
5. Natural shampoo bar (lasts for over 50 washes)
First proper wash in a while, sharing only 2 buckets of fresh water between us.
6. First Aid Kit (just in case, hopefully you never need it)
7. Padlock (for keeping your stuff safe, in suitcases and for hostel lockers)
8. Ear Plugs (to help aid sleep on public transport or in shared rooms)
9. Adapter (for your chosen destination or a worldwide)
10. Head Torch (to see in the dark & to shine in everyones eyes)
Proberbly the one useful thing we bought along with beers and macaroni cheese on our way to the hot springs in Washington State, USA
11. Tissues (for when theres no toilet paper)
This was the only toilet on the island, the tissues came in handy!
12. Playing cards (because everyone loves a game of snap)
The beer blow game, always essential ice breaker in any hostel!
13. Journal (write down all the stories for the grandchildren)
14. Pen (needed to write all the stories, for filling out immigration forms & taking new friends contacts)
15. Inflatable Pillow (for a little bit of comfort)
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Safe & Happy Travels!