{"id":32838,"date":"2022-01-22T08:40:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-22T08:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventureinyou.com\/?p=32838"},"modified":"2023-01-03T09:50:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T09:50:51","slug":"eco-friendly-travel-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventureinyou.com\/gear\/eco-friendly-travel-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly Travel Products to Stay Green on the Go"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first thing I did when starting my green journey was to sit down and think, \u201cWhat do I use the most, that I could easily swap just to make a quick but effective difference?\u201d. Household products were the first thing to come to mind, but eco-friendly travel products were certainly not far behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you love to travel (which I\u2019m sure you do seeing as you\u2019re on an adventure travel site right now), then you\u2019ve got to consider the footprint you\u2019re leaving behind. You also want to make sure that you\u2019re traveling as light as possible – which a lot of these products allow you to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The term \u201ceco-friendly travel products\u201d may fill your mind with doubt, wondering if these products will still do the job and are robust enough to withstand travel and being shoved in a backpack when you\u2019re in a rush!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is quite simply, yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of companies that produce eco-friendly travel products are determined to show that there is an alternative product out there that is not damaging the planet and often produced using recycled materials. It\u2019s super fascinating and wonderful to see!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Try out some, if not all, of the products on this list, and put them to the test yourself!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eco-Friendly Travel Toiletries\u00a0<\/b>\"set<\/h2>\n

Shampoo & Conditioner Bars<\/h3>\n\n

Who always goes over their liquid limit at the airport? Do you always have to deal with the embarrassment of deciding which item to abandon, or argue with security saying that you absolutely NEED all of those items?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeh, that first bit\u2019s me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re traveling with checked-in luggage as well as hand luggage, then this doesn\u2019t apply to you as you have the luxury of your second bag!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where <\/span>shampoo and conditioner bars<\/a><\/b>\u00a0save the day. If you haven\u2019t heard of shampoo and conditioner bars, they are precisely what they sound like –\u00a0 not going to try to spruce it up for you. They look very similar, if not the same, to a bar of soap, and work in a very similar way. You get them wet, create a lather, and then rub that into your hair!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I found it to be quite a strange adjustment when I bought my first bars, but after a few showers and a bit of practice, I soon got used to them – and they save me that all-important liquid allowance in my hand luggage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few quick facts about why <\/span>Ethique\u2019s bars<\/b><\/a> are great to use: they last significantly longer than your conventional bottle of shampoo\/conditioner, they don\u2019t have a trace of plastic on or in them, and they use entirely natural ingredients! They\u2019re also cruelty-free and vegan!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can\u2019t get much better than that, can you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo Q-Tips<\/h3>\n\n

Bamboo q-tips are a great, straightforward, eco-friendly travel product that a lot of people may not even know about!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideally, you may already have a reusable q-tip that you use on a daily basis at home; however, I would suggest for the purposes of traveling, that you take some disposable ones as well as, or instead of your reusable one.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is for 2 main reasons; one, q-tips are small, and even with the super cute handy cases that come with<\/span> LastSwab<\/b><\/a>, you could potentially lose it. You\u2019re then stuck with nothing to use and will no doubt have to go and buy some plastic ones from the store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two, you don\u2019t want to be spending your holiday\/travels cleaning stuff, and you may not have time or access to clean water when you need it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So take some bamboo q-tips that will happily biodegrade once you\u2019re done with them – I use <\/span>these<\/b><\/a>, and they\u2019ve never let me down. I certainly can\u2019t tell the difference between them and my old plastic ones!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo Toothbrush<\/h3>\n\n

There\u2019s a slight debate over which is more eco-friendly: an electric toothbrush or a bamboo one – but for travel purposes, I\u2019m going to recommend getting your hands on a bamboo toothbrush<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You want to save space when packing, especially if you\u2019re backpacking, and taking an electric toothbrush means you\u2019ll need a charger and several different adaptors if you\u2019re going to multiple countries on one trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo toothbrushes allow you to still carry a disposable toothbrush, but will break down in 5 to 10 years instead of the 400 + years that a plastic toothbrush takes! I don\u2019t know about you, but that freaks me out! What a long time for something to be hanging around for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a compost bin, your bamboo toothbrush can compost in 4 to 6 months, and if you\u2019re really trying to reduce your waste, you can upcycle it and use it for cleaning, arts & crafts, or as garden markers!<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to get all of your bamboo goodies at once, including floss, toothbrush & q-tips? Check out Bamboogalloo\u2019s multipack here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span>(Yes, I know the name is a bit of a mouthful).<\/span><\/p>\n

Reusable Safety Razor<\/h3>\n\n

Safety razors are a recent discovery of mine, but I have to say, I\u2019m delighted with <\/span>my choice<\/b><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only are they pretty to look at (guys, I know you won\u2019t care about this, so just bear with me), but they give you a much closer shave than a conventional, plastic razor – from my experience anyway. My razor also came with an in-depth digital user manual, which was super helpful, considering I had never used a safety razor before!<\/span><\/p>\n

Razors are an item you don\u2019t want to forget while traveling or going on holiday, as you\u2019ll constantly be wearing shorts, skirts, and cute dresses, and hairy legs don\u2019t exactly compliment the look (men excluded, of course!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With safety razors, the only thing you have to replace is the <\/span>blade<\/b><\/a> itself, which you can generally order from the same place\/website that you bought the razor from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soap Travel Tin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I love tins. I know that\u2019s a strange statement to start with, but they\u2019re just so handy. You can personalize them and use them for collecting things, planting things, or maybe even packaging a gift!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The possibilities are endless, and tin is a great sustainable material. Just make sure to go for an aluminum tin<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, as this means it won\u2019t rust if it gets exposed to water!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting on to the travel aspects of tins, they\u2019re great for storing your soap – whether that\u2019s shampoo and conditioner bars, or body soap, they do the job and stop you from needing to buy body\/hair wash in plastic bottles!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They also come in handy when you\u2019re in a rush and need to pack your things quickly, because your soap may not be completely dry but your tin will protect all of your other items in your bag by containing the slimy soap. (I realize using the word slimy may have put you off soap bars there, but trust me, they\u2019re fantastic!).<\/span><\/p>\n

Deodorant Stick\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hopefully, you\u2019ll all have some kind of deodorant that you use daily – I would be pretty concerned if you didn\u2019t, but each to their own, I guess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyhow, moving on, having deodorant while traveling is a hygiene must, in my opinion. Everyone who\u2019s been to a hot country and got on any form of public transport would back me up on this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you take a look at conventional deodorant, everything on it is plastic! It\u2019s kind of shocking if you think about it, how many everyday items you don\u2019t realize are made entirely from plastic, and how easy it is to throw them away without considering where they might end up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wild<\/b> has found a solution, offering a refillable case made from aluminum and recycled plastic. You just choose your color, and then have your favorite scent delivered right to your door! It\u2019s stylish and super slim, which makes it an excellent travel item as it won\u2019t take up unnecessary space in your bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Biodegradable Hygiene\/Wet Wipes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Hygiene\/wet wipes can be a total lifesaver when traveling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I remember when I was backpacking around Bali, sometimes we weren\u2019t in a place where there was a proper toilet, and we were greeted with a hole in the ground! We also stayed in certain places where you just could not bring yourself to use the shower!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not selling Bali very well, am I? Other than some of the scary toilets, it was the best place I\u2019ve ever been to, promise!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where hygiene wipes became my best friend. You could freshen up at any time, even if you just wanted to put some new deodorant on and wipe off any dust, sand, or dirt you had lurking around – hygiene wipes did the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These <\/span>biodegradable wet wipes<\/b><\/a> are perfect for these exact situations, and you don\u2019t have to worry about where they\u2019re going to end up after you\u2019re done with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reusable Period Pants\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Okay, guys, I\u2019ll allow you to skip this one – unless you think your girlfriend would appreciate you buying her a pair of these? They\u2019re not exactly cheap!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reusable period products have become more and more popular over the past 6 months, with several companies doing fantastically with their sales! You may not think they qualify to be on your eco-friendly travel products list, and they don\u2019t if you\u2019re a guy, but depending on the time of the month, they\u2019re an essential item for us girls!<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, ladies, let\u2019s face it, none of us enjoy our period. We also hate period items – and I hate the waste they produce. A used period product is definitely not something you want to imagine sitting around for a long time. But, that\u2019s precisely what they do, for roughly anywhere between 500 to 800 YEARS! Baffling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thinx<\/a><\/strong> offers a HUGE range of period undies that are leak-free, washable, and in my opinion, can be quite stylish! They also save you the worry of where to dispose of your sanitary items (if you\u2019re on the road, this can be a tough week if you\u2019re not staying in the most hygienic of places anyway!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Organic Sunscreen\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Who knew that sunscreen had harmful chemicals in it that are dangerous to marine life? Not me six months ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may think, well hold on, it\u2019s not like we\u2019re squirting sunscreen into the sea, but imagine millions of people all wearing sunscreen, going into the ocean daily. The sunscreen they have on them will be slowly but surely coming off in the water and harming coral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re someone who is continuously in the sea, then this is an eco-friendly travel product you\u2019ll want to invest in.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main chemicals you want to make sure you\u2019re avoiding are oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals have been proven to harm aquatic life and are also suspected of causing health problems for humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So the question is, as beach lovers, what can we do?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, fortunately, there are a lot of brands out there that are trying to make a difference and have created <\/span>\u2018reef safe\u2019 sunscreen<\/b><\/a>. There are quite a few options, so I would recommend trying out a couple of different brands and seeing which one is your favorite!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got sensitive skin, there\u2019s <\/span>Babo Botanicals sunscreen<\/b><\/a>, or for people doing a lot of sport, you have the <\/span>Thinksports<\/b><\/a> range!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One unfortunate thing I found when hunting for eco-friendly sunscreen<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is that it\u2019s pretty much all in plastic tubes! Not helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If anyone can find one that\u2019s packaged in a more sustainable material – please comment below; I would love to check it out!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Toothpaste In A Jar\/Tabs\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Another way to reduce your plastic usage and be a greener traveler is to change your toothpaste. This is one of the less-obvious products but is actually a major culprit for plastic pollution, with roughly 1.5 billion tubes being thrown away every year across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, you\u2019ve got a couple of options when it comes to choosing which product to go for.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are toothpaste powder<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0that would save space in your liquid allowance if you have hand luggage only, but it can be quite an odd transition, to begin with! <\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could opt for paste in a glass jar instead of a tube. <\/span>Georganics<\/b> has a great range of <\/span>natural toothpaste, as well as bamboo toothbrushes, mouthwash tablets, and even eco-friendly floss!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-Toxic Insect Repellent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Who else gets covered in bites wherever they go? The only place I barely got any was in Bali, and that\u2019s because I religiously applied mosquito repellent due to the more severe diseases that they can carry over there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have to admit, when I visit countries in Europe (for example, Spain, where I\u2019m writing this from), I don\u2019t bother, and sure enough, I\u2019ve been bitten 3 times, and man, they\u2019re itchy!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of you will have heard of DEET, right? Super effective for keeping bugs away, but pretty harmful to us, as well as animals like birds and aquatic life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s look at some equally effective, eco-friendly insect repellent like <\/span>Repel<\/b><\/a>. It uses completely natural ingredients, meaning it has a natural scent, and lasts up to 6 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One thing I will say is that everyone reacts differently to bug repellent. One product that might work for you could give someone else a bad rash or sting their skin, so always be careful when using them and maybe test it out on a small portion of your skin before you travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re always on the move and don\u2019t have time to be reapplying insect repellent all the time, try using <\/span>bracelets<\/b><\/a> instead. They\u2019re arguably less effective, but some people claim they work wonders for them!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eco-Friendly Travel Cups, Utensils, and More!<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Reusable Water Bottle with A Built-in Filter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Making sure you\u2019re drinking enough water in a hot country is a MUST. If you’re out hiking or exploring a new, unknown land, you don’t know when you’ll be able to get your next safe glass of water, so it’s essential to keep drinking water on you at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Granted, in a lot of European countries, and certainly, in South East Asia, the tap water is not safe to drink, so you usually need to buy bottled water from the store. But, you guessed it, this isn\u2019t exactly the most environmentally-friendly option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let me introduce you to the <\/span>GRAYL ultralight water bottle<\/b>.<\/span><\/a> Before you gasp at the cost, think about never having to go to a store and buying a bottle of water again, and the convenience of being able to drink from it anywhere, at any time. The reviews speak for themselves, and I wish I had had one when I was in SEA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have a reusable water bottle or would like to go for a lighter packing option, you could opt for a <\/span>Life Straw<\/b><\/a>, which I\u2019m sure a lot of you have heard of before! This beauty allows you to drink from literally anywhere; you don\u2019t even need a bottle or a glass, just drink straight from the river\/stream you\u2019re next to (just try not to fall in!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you feel like you need more convincing, check out my full article on Generation Gone Green<\/em> on <\/span>Why You Should Buy A Reusable Water Bottle<\/b>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Reusable Coffee Cups\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

If you\u2019re someone who can\u2019t function properly without a cup of coffee in the morning, I do genuinely feel for you. I personally have never drunk coffee in my life, which I often wonder if it\u2019s a blessing or I\u2019m majorly missing out. What do you think?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In any case, a <\/span>reusable coffee cup<\/b><\/a> is a fantastic eco-friendly travel product because you can use it wherever you go. And if you go for a <\/span>collapsible one<\/strong><\/a>, once you\u2019ve finished, you can shrink it down until your next cup! A tired backpackers\u2019 best friend if you ask me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One major perk of getting an insulated cup\/bottle is that you can double this up as your water bottle because it will keep cold drinks cold similar to keeping your coffee hot!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo Cutlery Set\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Okay, so, who goes camping? Or hiking and sets up camp in the absolute middle of nowhere? If you answered yes to that, you\u2019re gonna need some cutlery. Unless you\u2019re planning to eat with leaves\/sticks, which I think may be taking it a bit far? Maybe slightly unsanitary? Yeah, glad you agree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyhow, there are SO many bamboo cutlery sets to choose from. You can get a <\/span>whole set<\/b><\/a> of cutlery (knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, and straw & cleaner) so that you can use them for whatever you\u2019re eating! (Minus the straw, that would be weird).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also super satisfying when shops\/restaurants try to hand you plastic cutlery if you\u2019re grabbing a takeaway, and you can say no, and know you\u2019ve got your eco-alternative right in your bag!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reusable Bags<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

This is something that I recently added to my \u201ceco-friendly travel products\u201d list, as I realized when doing my food shopping for the apartment or villa, wherever I was staying, I was back to using plastic bags at the supermarket!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only are reusable shopping bags great for your food shop, but you can use them to separate things in your luggage if you\u2019re not a fan of packing cubes! They\u2019re also handy for clothes shopping or a trip down to the beach with your suncream, towel, and a few snacks in! Sounds like a perfect day to me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to choosing a reusable bag, you\u2019ve got a few options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You could go for <\/span>mesh bags<\/b><\/a> that tend to be very light and suitable for food shopping, but not ideal for smaller items that can slip through! If you\u2019re big on saving space, you\u2019ll want some fold-away bags that, when not in use, can be tucked into little pockets like these <\/span>foldable tote bags<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want more of a beach vibe look, and want to go the extra mile, this recycled <\/span>Piermont Tote<\/b><\/a> is just for you. It\u2019s made from recycled cotton and certainly has holiday vibes written all over it (figuratively). <\/span>\"eco-friendly<\/p>\n

Collapsible Tupperware<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Collapsible tupperware<\/b> <\/a>is super handy for those days where you\u2019re mainly in a car, bus, or train, and may not be stopping for food. Having some food already prepared that you can eat on the go can not only saves you time, but also gives you that energy boost you need to be ready for your next activity\/hike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re self-catering where you\u2019re staying, you can easily prep some food and pack this, take it with you, and collapse the container when you\u2019re finished.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re relying on food from your hostel or local restaurants, ask them for a takeaway portion, and hand them your Tupperware! This eliminates the need for the foam or plastic containers that they\u2019ll no doubt use to wrap your food up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Collapsible Straws<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

For people who love scuba diving and marine life, you owe this to them to ditch plastic straws. Straws stick out well in my memory because of that awful picture you all must have seen of a turtle with a straw stuck in its nose! It breaks my heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing to ask yourself is, do you find it hard to drink without a straw? I often think it depends on what you\u2019re drinking. If it\u2019s icy and you have sensitive teeth, a straw can save you from pain and discomfort, whereas if it\u2019s a room temperature drink, you don\u2019t need one, do you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Either way, straws aren\u2019t necessarily the problem – it\u2019s plastic, single-use ones that are the issue! When you\u2019re on the road, it can be challenging to ask for no straw (language barriers), or control what kind of straw they give you, so why not take your own <\/span>collapsible straw<\/b><\/a> with you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re easy to carry, take up basically no space, and ensure that you\u2019re not contributing to the number of plastic straws used on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I know when I was in Bali and most European countries I\u2019ve been to on holiday, every time I ask for a cocktail (get me!), they always come with at least one plastic straw – if not two! Time to bring out my reusable one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not a fan of silicone and don\u2019t think you\u2019ll like the texture, you can also opt for metal options <\/strong><\/a><\/span>but bear in mind these aren\u2019t collapsible!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eco-Friendly Travel Bags and Packing Cubes\u00a0<\/strong>\"eco-friendly<\/h2>\n

Eco-Friendly Backpacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the thing that all of your other eco-travel products will be going into – your backpack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never heard of an eco-friendly backpack, then don\u2019t be too hard on yourself because it doesn\u2019t seem to be a hugely common thing. To be eco-friendly, you want to try to buy something that has minimal effect on the world around you, or buy something that has been repurposed or that can be reused instead of thrown out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, the type of trip you\u2019re going on will determine the kind of bag you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rareform<\/b> is an incredibly unique company that I recently discovered that produces a range of bags, including <\/span>duffle bags and <\/span>backpacks, made from repurposed billboard vinyl!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven<\/strong> also has a massive selection of sustainable <\/strong><\/span>backpacks<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <\/span>as well as travel accessories, tents, and sleeping bags, as well as many other things! They\u2019re dedicated to keeping their environmental impact as small as possible, and want to work with their team, as well as their customers, to ensure their products last you for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, before you go on a massive backpack shopping spree (I know how tempting it is), use what you\u2019ve got first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than unnecessary waste, and throwing out your perfectly good backpack would be just that – wasteful. Most backpacks<\/strong><\/a> are not hugely damaging to the environment anyway, because they usually last you for years if you look after them properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you repair any wear and tear as you go along, you may even have a bag that lasts you for life!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Cubes Made From Recycled Plastic\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I wish I had discovered packing cubes before I went to Bali. You should have SEEN my backpack. I had packed way too much and ended up not even needing half it, and we were moving around from hotel to hostel every couple of days, and it was a nightmare trying to find things, having to unpack, then repack my whole bag!<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing cubes are fab anyway because they help you separate your items, organize them, and have quick access, but why not get packing cubes that are made out of recycled plastic bottles like these <\/span>compression packing cubes<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only are they made from recycled materials, but they also compress your clothes down using extra zippers, meaning you can pack more!! I mean…get a smaller backpack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BumBag\/Fanny Pack\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I can\u2019t emphasize enough how handy these beauties are – my god. If there was one thing I could not go without when traveling, it would be a <\/span>bumbag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people would strongly disagree with this statement and say maybe insect repellent or dioralyte was more important – but they\u2019re all things you can buy once you get there, worst-case scenario. I used my bumbag from pretty much the minute I get off the plane.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I remember now before I owned one, I would laugh when people suggested getting one, thinking, \u201cI would not be seen dead wearing a bumbag.\u201d Then my priorities changed, and I realized when you\u2019re traveling, you need to be careful, and you often need quite a few things regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a bumbag allows you to keep your phone, money, ID, <\/span>travel insurance<\/b><\/a> info as well as other crucial items like your hotel room key, for example, close to you at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Investing in a bumbag, and even better, a<\/span> bumbag made from 100% recycled materials like the one from United by Blue<\/b>, you have full access to everything you need and carry it on your front, which makes it so much more challenging for thieves to target you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also see what you\u2019re searching for – unlike lazy old me who used to reach for things in my backpack half-heartedly and blindly try and find something. Yeah, not smart. You\u2019ll end up losing things and potentially causing yourself a lot of stress while you\u2019re away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There you have it! I could go on and on about eco-friendly travel products we can all use to help the planet, but I feel like this is a good place for you to start.<\/p>\n

For more eco-friendly tips, please feel free to check out my blog or ask me a question below!<\/p>\n

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Check out these other articles on sustainable travel<\/h3>\n