I recently got back from a girls’ trip in New York City. We spent all day, everyday out in the city and all I had with me was my little travel sling bag. It held everything I needed for the day (minus a water bottle) so I wanted to share with you what I keep inside my travel bag.
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WHAT I KEEP IN MY TRAVEL Bag
My bag is the Walker Family Goods Mini Messenger (Code HAILEY15) It is the perfect size for me when I don’t need to pack anything for my kids. Even when I go out with just my toddler, it’s fine! It has the main compartment with an inside zipper and the outside diagonal zipper packet which surprisingly holds a lot. It’s made with a durable Cordura fabric (kind of like canvas).
- Kindle: I love to read but don’t read a book as often since having kids. When I go on a trip without my kids, I make sure to bring my Kindle and it’s always so fun to read on the plane, train, or laying on a beach.
Phone: My phone is of course a necessity and I use a Walli Case (Code HAILEYOUTSIDE). It holds 2-3 cards in it which I love and it also has a finger loop so it’s easy to hold and keeps me from dropping it. - Phone Charger: I recently upgraded to this cord free phone charger and I love how small and portable it is.
- Sunglasses: These are my favorite sunglasses and I love that they don’t break the bank.
- Hand Sanitizer: This hand sanitizer spray is my favorite because it’s easy for my kids to rub it and I think it looks so cute. Unfortunately it is pricey for hand sanitizer but it’s a little joy I love to splurge on.
- AirPods: I don’t always bring my AirPods out with me but it was nice when I wanted to call my husband in the loud city. I also used them when I walked by myself to get food. The AirPod Pros can be noise canceling, but they also have a “transparency” setting where it allows you to hear everything around you while still hearing whatever you are listening too. This always makes me feel a little safer.
- Lip Balm: I always travel with lip balm and my two current favorites are the Badger lip balm and the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. It doesn’t leave my lips sticky at all and can actually be used as an overnight lip mask.
- Hair Tie: I have long thick hair and I always want it out of my face at some point. These Gimme hair ties are my favorite. They hold my hair great, and don’t cut in and cause breakage.
- Bandaids: I have been out and about with my shoe rubbing a blister so I always bring a couple bandaids.
- Snacks and Gum: Even when I’m not with my kids I still like to have snacks on hand for me. A granola bar and fruit leather is my go to. And of course a pack of gum.
If you want to see a video tour of everything I keep in my travel bag, I did a video post on Instagram you can check out.
