Travel essentials
Travel packing list
The gear we actually pack for long trips — light, useful and worth the space in your bag.
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Power & tech
Universal / Japan Type-A plug adapter
Japan uses two-flat-pin Type A/B sockets, so most European, UK and Turkish plugs won’t fit without one.
Portable charger (10,000 mAh, flight-safe)
Keeps maps, tickets and your camera going all day; 10,000 mAh is well within airline carry-on limits.
Portable rechargeable espresso maker (USB-C)
Proper coffee in the hotel room or on an early train, charged over USB-C.
Out and about
Anti-theft crossbody day bag
RFID-blocking pockets and a slash-resistant strap keep passport, cards and cash safe in crowded stations.
Compact windproof travel umbrella
Light enough to live in your day bag for sudden showers and the rainy season.
Hydrocolloid blister bandages
Japan days easily top 15,000 steps — these cushion hot spots and protect blisters so you keep walking.
Packing & organisation
Packing cubes / luggage organiser set
One cube per outfit or city makes multi-hotel trips far easier to pack and unpack.
Leak-proof silicone travel bottles (under 100 ml)
TSA-friendly sizes for shampoo and skincare in your carry-on, without leaks in the bag.
Mini travel steam iron
Refreshes creased clothes straight out of the suitcase — handy for nice dinners and special days.