Travel Accessories

There are many travel accessories available now that will help you stay organized and enable you to pack essential items but with less weight but allow you to bring everything that you really need on your trip.

There are travel accessories available to assist with your packing in order to keep the weight of your luggage within the limits set by the airlines.  Anyone who has travelled by air in the last few years knows that airlines now strictly adhere to weight guidelines and charge you heavily if your luggage happens to be even slightly overweight.

Travel accessories will assist you in organizing your luggage to make packing a little less stressful and also ensuring that you are able to bring most items with you on your trip that you consider to be essential items.  On item that I have found to be invaluable is a travel scale.  Most airlines adhere to their very strict weight restrictions when it comes to both carry on and checked luggage.  I use the scale when I am packing for a trip so that I have a pretty good idea of what the weight will be and I can then decide what I can "live without" during my trip and also then have a pretty good idea of what the weight will be when I reach the check-in counter so as to avoid any unpleasant surprise and extra charges for overweight luggage.  The travel scale is very small and compact and fits nicely into your bag so that you can take the scale with you to weigh your luggage before your return trip home as well. 

This is definitely one item that I would not be without.

Travel Bag Scale Save on hefty overweight luggage fees!Judging the weight of your bag can be a costly endeavor without the On the Weigh Scale by Travelon®. The backlit display changes from blue to red when your bag is overweight. Equipped with 2 handed grip for comfort and ergonomics. The handles and hook pop out with the press of a button and instantly compacts for travel. Weighs luggage to 110 lbs/50kg. Uses 2 lithium batteries, (included).

Here is another luggage scale that does not require batteries. 

Luggage Scale with Tape Measure by Travelon® Bags Avoid charges for overweight luggage!We all think we're packing light until we get hit with those hefty excess baggage fees once we get to the terminal. Pack this portable and compact Luggage Scale by Travelon® Bags and weigh your luggage before you reach the airport. Just attach to your luggage handle and lift. This handy little scale measures up to 75 pounds (34 kilograms). A built-in tape measure will also help ensure that your carry-on meets size requirements. Features:• Compact size fits in luggage• Hook easily attaches to luggage handle• Soft comfort-grip handle• Measures pounds (up to 75) or kilograms (up to 34)• Built-in tape measure Size: 4 1/4"tall x 4 1/4"wide x 3"deep

Another great travel accessory is a large bag that can double up as a beach bag or a large purse to carry souvenirs or other purchases when out on a shopping excursion and is also large enough to hold bottled water and sunscreen and a bathing suit while out on a sightseeing tour.  Check out this great bag. 

Folding Tote Bag in Blue Batik Keep an extra bag handy for those unexpected times that you need it the most with this Folding Tote Bag by Talus. This full-sized tote bag features 1 main compartment, 2 easy access pockets on the front, a mesh water bottle pocket and padded straps for comfort. The tote bag expands to a full 13" x 11" x 7", then folds up to an easy-to-pack 7" x 9" poch that tucks away nicely in a carry-on. Great for beach gear or souveniers.

Here is a waterproof bag that can be worn around your neck and will keep items such as a camera, safe and dry.

Waterproof Bag The Waterproof Bag by Talus allows you to protect and use your camera and electronics at the beach, pool or water park. Designed with double zip seals and double snaps that click securely shut, this clear vinyl bag keeps water and moisture out. The adjustable cord fits comfortably around your neck to keep your items close at hand.

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