During the summer months, we travel a lot both within Sweden’s borders and abroad.
Many of us pack one or two suitcases, and fitting all the essentials into the luggage is not so easy. Often, you have to repack once or twice to make everything fit, and the frustration that follows is something you’d rather avoid.
We at Glimja.se want to help you! We have put together a list of practical tips on travel-friendly products and travel-sized packages that are smart to pack in your suitcase.
1. Menstrual cup
Menstrual products like pads and panty liners can be bulky and take up a lot of space in your suitcase, so it’s especially convenient to bring a menstrual cup that takes up little space and can be used over and over again.
Check out MonthlyCups menstrual cups in different colors and sizes.
2. Shampoo bar
With a compact shampoo bar or shampoo soap, you avoid carrying a lot of unnecessary water in a plastic bottle, which is what you usually do with regular shampoo.
Did you know that most shampoo soaps can be used for the whole body? Most of Malin i Ratan’s soaps can, for example, be used for shaving, face washing, hand washing, body washing, and hair washing. Perfect for travel!
3. Shea Butter in mini packaging
In summer, you often get dry from all the sunbathing and swimming, and then it can be nice to have a really moisturizing product like shea butter.
Zoya Goes Pretty’s shea butter comes in a small 10-gram jar, perfect for your handbag or toiletry bag when traveling. It can be used on the face, as lip balm, and on the body to give the skin extra moisture and nourishment. Also available in a larger 90-gram package.
4. Small packages of shampoo and conditioner
Bruns offers many travel-friendly 100 ml packages for all their shampoos and conditioners. Perfect for travel!
5. Aloe Vera
Don’t forget to pack the lifesaver ALOE 24/7! This amazing product has many uses.
It is effective on burns and sun damage, dry and itchy skin, and eczema. The cream soothes insect bites, bee stings, and nettle rash.
6. Conditioner bar
The conditioner bar is a solid conditioner product without unnecessary water, and just as the name suggests, it looks like a small bar.
It takes up little space in your toiletry bag and is easy to use. Available for many different hair types and needs.
7. Soap dish in stainless steel
It’s nice to have good storage for your shampoo soap and conditioner bar when you’re on the go.
This stainless steel soap dish meets your needs.
It has a grooved bottom that helps the soap dry properly between uses. Extra good is that the soap dish is food-safe and can also be used as a lunch box.
8. Mesh bag
A lightweight beach bag/tote bag that doesn’t take up much space is perfect to bring in your luggage. This mesh bag with long handles from Turtle Bags can hold up to 40 kg and expands when packed.
Pack your towel and swimwear in it when you go to the beach or bring it to the store when you go shopping.
9. Water bottle in stainless steel
We must not forget to stay hydrated during hot summer days. With a stainless steel water bottle, you avoid buying water in plastic bottles, and the water stays fresh all day.
10. Eco soap Laundry-Cleaning-Dishwashing
Malin i Ratan’s eco soap “Laundry-Cleaning-Dishwashing” replaces many cleaning products and can be used for cleaning, dishwashing, and laundry.
A multi-product that is a must in the motorhome, caravan, and cabin. The soap is available with or without added fragrance.
11. Soap for seawater
Grön Lycka’s soap Salty Waves is a solid soap that contains sea salt. The soap can be used in saltwater and is ideal for backpackers and sailors. It’s perfect for the travel kit.
12. Foldable spork
This little foldable spoon/fork is perfect for those who hike in the mountains, camp, or backpack by train. With Life Without Plastics’ foldable spoon, you always have practical cutlery close at hand.
Please leave a comment and share your smartest packing hack! 🌞
