With mandates relaxing, the weather warming and Spring Break just around the corner, I bet some of us have the travel bug! Whether it’s just a weekend getaway, staycation or you’re planning or a week or two in a far flung country, these travel essentials will have you covered!
1. The Backpack
Grab this gorgeous backpack to store your laptop, essentials and
a change of clothes. ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. We love to see it! This style is called the Alem, and she’s a real beaut…but there are many more options than just this gal. More of a crossbody or tote person, well they have that too! What a truly love about this brand is their dedication to the ethical and sustainable production of their products. Able is an all around incredible company… and their philosophy around transparency, sustainability and women empowerment is truly inspiring. They create all pieces to prioritize quality and longevity so that they become items you will have for life. Their leather goods are upcycled from discarded animal hides into handcrafted bags and wallets. Size inclusivity and accessibility is also a top priority for ABLE, and they have adorable clothing, shoes and jewelry. Oh, and yeah, everything has a lifetime guarantee in which they will repair or replace the item AND they do a size swap, so if you change sizes they swap you a new item. AND THAT IS HOW IT IS DONE LADIES AND GENTS!
2. Travel Size Skincare and Bodycare
A well-stocked toiletry bag is the key to never being caught unprepared on the go! Snag these clean minis for your carry on (or your gym bag). My favorite hair and body essentials a in refillable, mini sizes—and come complete with a ready-to-go zippered pouch. You can also snag countertime- Beautycounter’s age-defying routine on the go in portable, refillable, TSA-friendly minis. Both a come in a stylish, reusable pouch.
3. Stasher bags
I use these babies for everything. Need a place to keep your sunscreen/contact solution/medicine? Want to have a bag to put your wet swimsuit in while you travel from place to place? Place to keep your jewelry? Airplane snacks? Clean place for pacifiers? Seriously, I could go on and on and on. These Stasher bags are a travel MUST. You won’t regret this purchase, and you will find yourself using them for many other aspects of your life!
4. Sunglasses
Fashion meets function with these all-purpose Pela sunnies. Tortoise shell is SO versatile and seriously go with any outfit! Plus these produce: 33% less CO2e Emissions, 34% less water usage, and 82% less waste compared to conventional sunglasses and packaging. The future is bright with these sustainable shades!
5. Spray on Sunscreen and On The Go Travel Sunscreen Stick
You never know where your travels may lead, and no matter what the weather, having sunblock on hand keeps your skin protected. For your travels (and beyond) I highly recommend this innovative, non-aerosol mist sunscreen and this mini sunscreen stick. I carry the stick with me in my diaper bag, bike bag, purse, and in my car. Both are formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and California Poppy, and have physical SPF 30 for protection from UVA and UVB.
6. Matador Mini Pocket Blanket
This is a picnic blanket that can literally fit in the palm of your hand. Throw in in your purse or backpack and you’ll always have a nice spot to sit/lounge on a hike, at the park or beach! It is water and puncture resistant, and has mini stakes to keep in in place.
7. Reusable/ Collapsible Mug and Water Bottle
Available in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors, these collapsible/ reusable water bottles and mugs ensure you’re NEVER without sustainable hydration! Made with LFGB Certified (a European safety standard that is far stricter than the FDA’s) food-grade silicone. This means you can safely use your Stojo regardless of temperature. Other bonuses: it is BPA-free, lead-free, phthalate-free AND dishwasher safe!
8. Comfy Shoes
Allbirds are my absolute favorite sustainable sneakers. They are so comfortable and cleanup in the washing machine very well. They are a certified B Corporation and with their “Flight Plan”, a bold list of sustainability commitments, they plan to cut their footprint in half by 2025. Then reduce it to near zero by 2030. In the meantime, they are 100% carbon neutral and use regenerative agriculture and renewable materials. Allbirds shoe laces are made from recycled plastic bottles, they have a natural rubber sole, biobased eyelets, as well as toppers made of sustainable wool or eucalyptus fibers. PS, use my link and you can score a free pair of socks!
9. Stylish Ball Cap
Use this eco friendly cap to cover up that travel hair. GOAT surfer Kelly Slater created the company Outerknown with the vision to make sustainable clothing with radical transparency. Outerknown was the first brand to pursue Fair Labor Association accreditation before ever shipping a product. They created ECONYL® yarn which is made out of regenerated fishing nets and other nylon waste. This cap is made of 100% ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
10. Eco Friendly Joggers
Jet set in these comfy, sustainable and stylish joggers, which come in many colors and are extremely size inclusive. I love that a classic pair of black joggers can be dressed up or down (which makes them perfect for traveling). Made with 91% recycled polyester sourced from certified recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. When you purchase one of these joggers, 29 water bottles are diverted from landfills, 39.72 lbs CO2 prevented, and 6.93 KWH of energy is saved. Remember, if you have great pair of joggers already, WEAR THOSE! The most sustainable thing you own are the clothes already in your closet.