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Top 10 Travel Accessories
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4/ Invest in your luggage
Most people view their suitcase as simply a means
to an end, but don’t overlook the convenience and versatility
of well-designed, sturdy and distinctive luggage. The main things
I find useful are:
- Separate compartments for things like shoes and a suit
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Expandable, so I can use the same luggage
irrespective of how much I’m bringing with me
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Easily accessible pockets from the outside
to store important papers or other such items
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Built in wheels and a sturdy handle (it
makes life so much easier if you can comfortably drag your
suitcase instead of having to carry it – even over short
distances)
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Distinctiveness – you should be
able to spot your luggage easily on the airport terminal carousel,
and the more distinctive it is, the less likely it will get
lost (or stolen) and remain that way. Plaster it with stickers
if need be.
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Lockable – make sure that your entire
suitcase can be locked down and sealed, particularly if you
intend on travelling in some of the less secure world regions
(If you’re traveling with a backpack with it’s
many zips and pockets, think about buying a ‘cover all’
bag to prevent tampering).
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5/ Personal organizer for your papers and
money
When traveling you’ll normally want to access the same documents
and papers over and over again as you pass through the increasing
myriad of security checkpoints at airports and other ports. A neck
holder for these documents is an incredibly valuable asset. Essentially
it means that you can keep your hands free to hold carry-on baggage
(or food, or a child etc) as you approach the security gate, and
you don’t have to frantically search all your pockets trying
to locate your boarding pass or passport. Similarly, you can get
neck wallets for your money that you can tuck inside your clothing
for extra security. Traveler hot spots like train and bus stations,
for example, can be notorious hunting grounds for pickpockets and
other opportunists. Don’t make it easy for them. Have a look
at the selection of wallets and document holders here
at Magellan's
6/ Wheeled fold up carry frame for your hand luggage
This is something that you never knew you needed until you’ve
tried it for the first time. A simple fold-up frame with wheels
that you can use to put your carry luggage on and wheel it around
an airport or along streets to your hotel or train station. It doesn’t
matter even if you only have small bags to carry, and even for a
short distance, you’ll be amazed at how much easier life can
be with one of these contraptions. With a few bungee cords you can
strap the frame to your bag when checking the item in at the airport
so they can be checked in together as one item (or they are often
small enough to be packed in your larger suitcase with little effort
if the airline won’t allow you to check it in as hand luggage).
They are so light that you won’t be sacrificing much in the
way of carry-on weight for the convenience of bringing one along,
and you will be glad that you did. Click
here for some examples
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