The weather is changing and the sun is returning to the Northern hemisphere, so it’s time to think about some essential travel products for spring! Check out these items for your upcoming spring trips!
1. Lightweight Rain Jacket
For many climates, spring means an increase in rainy days, which means that travelers should never go anywhere without a trusty rain jacket! However, jackets can often be bulky and inconvenient to take everywhere, so check out these light weight, packable rain jackets from REI Co-op!
A search for REI Co-op Rain Jacket reveals loads of different colors and styles, but I recommend the designs that sell for less than $100; the run-of-the-mill women’s and men’s waterproof and windproof nylon rain jackets. This is not just because they are relatively inexpensive, but because they are light and easily packable for small carry-on luggage!
2. Facial Moisturizer
Let’s be honest about the air inside airplane cabins: it’s dry. Not only that, but the change of the season can bring some skin-sensitive changes, too. When this happens, you need to be equipped with a good facial moisturizer, and Renewed Hope in a Jar Refreshing & Refining Moisturizer from philosophy is a good way to go! Since Hope in a Jar is designed for a combination of skin types, chances are it’ll work for yours. For minimized pores and hydrated skin on your next long-haul flight, pick up a jar of this product at Sephora and feel the difference!
3. Dry Shampoo
We all need a little refreshment now and then, especially after an overnight flight or long road trip. Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo is the perfect product to pick up! This dry shampoo is light and doesn’t leave residue; simply spray the product onto your roots and work through your hair with your fingers, and it’ll buy you another day without a wash. It absorbs extra oil and gently cleans your hair without water, and finishes with a light matte texture. Pick it up at Ulta or online!
4. Smartphone Lenses
No matter where you are going, you are probably pretty excited to document your travels with loads of pictures. However, you may not have a DSLR camera or if you do, you may not always have the ability to bring it along. Most of us with smart phones have the ability to take moderately decent photos, enhance them with a couple of Instagram tweaks or Photoshop tools, and be relatively happy with the results. However, there is a simple way to directly enhance the quality of your smart phone pictures by adding extra lenses to the existing optical system.
Depending on your phone, there are a few different adaptability options that may be compatible with your device. You can find different types of lenses as well, from fish-eye to wide-angle to macro, which can help your phone’s camera focus on different fields of view and vary the attention to detail. Lenses range in price from $20 on up, and this article summarizes a few of the best smart phone lens options out there!
5. Earbuds
I don’t know about you, but winter is particularly hard on my earbuds. This is because the wires get brittle and split in the cold winter air, and by spring they’re usually broken. When things start to warm up, I’m usually looking for a new pair that isn’t too expensive, but will be pretty hardy for the new season.
For an inexpensive option, try the Panasonic Ergo Fit.These are nice if you don’t need a microphone, and if you want to spend less than $20. If you can afford a bit more, The Sound Guys recommend the V-MODA Forza earbuds, with great sound quality and the added benefit of being sweat-proof.
Another option is to go for wireless earbuds, which vary from prices in the $20 range to hundreds of dollars, depending on the quality. Check out this article for some of the best wireless earbuds of the year!
6. Travel Towel
When flying, driving, or backpacking, it is essential to have a good towel on your person! Preferably, one that is ultra-light, super absorbent, and extra compressible for easy packing. Once again, Eagle Creek comes in hot with the TravelLite Towel XL, at 29 x 55 square inches and a mere 8 ounces. The towel is made out of a polyester-nylon microfiber and comes with its own travel pouch for convenience.
One can never underestimate the importance of having a towel at all times, especially if your trip includes several different accommodations with several different amenity styles. Since Eagle Creek is one of the leading experts in efficient, proficient packing, you can count on them for a travel tower that won’t let you down.
With these products in tow, you will be prepared for any trip you take this spring, from day hikes to long-haul flights to backpacking adventures!
What are your favorite products for spring?
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