The Solo Travel Kit

(Packed for a party of one.)

The first time I travelled alone, I overpacked out of pure nerves. Now I've got it down to a kit. These are the things that make going solo easier: the luggage I trust, the in-flight essentials, the toiletries that survive security, and the small things that make a hotel room feel safe and mine. Pack these, then go. You deserve to.

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Vestirsi

Bella 3-in-1 Convertible Backpack

Backpack, crossbody or shoulder bag, depending on who you are today.
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Kindle

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB

He reads more off a screen. We do what we can.
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Tractor Supply

Door Stop Alarm

For the first night alone in a hotel room.
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Fujifilm

Instax Mini Evo Camera, Brown

Solo travel photos you can actually hold.
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Rhode

Peptide Lip Treatment

The lip balm that became a personality.
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OUAI

Multitasking Oil, Travel Size

One tiny bottle, every job.
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Oribe

Resilience Travel Shampoo & Conditioner Duo

Hotel shampoo is a gamble. Don’t.
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Sulwhasoo

Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Collagen Mask

Land like you’ve slept for twelve hours.
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Kai

Rose Hand Cream

Smells like you got upgraded.
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Bang & Olufsen

Beoplay HX Noise Cancelling Headphones

Turns the baby in row 14 into a rumour.
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Augustinus Bader

The Cream

Cabin air is brutal. This is the counter-offensive.
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Anya Hindmarch

Passport Cover

The thing you check for 14 times before boarding.
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July

Carry-On Case

Light enough to lift into the bin yourself.
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Rimowa

Original Medium Check-In Case

The suitcase you buy once.
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Béis

The Weekender

Looks like it cost a lot more.
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Longchamp

Le Pliage Large Tote

Fits everything, including the airport snacks.
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Maisonette

Navy Cabana Stripe Packing Cubes

Room for the shoes you won’t wear.
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July

Carry-All Split Weekender

Made for two-nights-max trips.
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Apple

AirTag 4 Pack

You’ve thought about it for the school bag. Admit it.
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