Top 10 Travel Accessories for Smarter, Lighter Packing
At Lifeventure, we’ve spent decades creating travel gear that’s made for real adventures. From city-hopping to summit scrambles, our kit has gone everywhere, and we’ve learned what really earns its place in a rucksack.
With hundreds of products in our range, these are the top 10 travel accessories we’d recommend to anyone getting ready to pack. Smart, lightweight and endlessly useful, they’re the unsung heroes that make your journey smoother, lighter and more enjoyable.
1. Quick-Drying Travel Towel
A reliable towel is one of the most underrated travel essentials. Whether you're swimming, showering, or caught in a downpour, you'll want something that dries fast and packs small. Not a soggy bath towel weighing down your bag!
Lifeventure’s SoftFibre and HydroFibre towels are purpose-built for life on the go. Perfect for beach days, hostel showers or wild swims. Our towels are lightweight, highly absorbent and dry up to 15 times faster than a conventional towel. They’re also treated with Polygiene permanent odour control, helping them stay fresh and ready for the next leg of your journey.
2. Reusable Water Bottle
Whether you’re hiking a ridgeline or exploring a new city, staying hydrated is key. A reusable bottle saves money, reduces plastic waste and means you’re never caught without a drink.
Our bottles are tough, lightweight and easy to clean, ideal for life on the move. And if you're looking to take things to the next level, our sister brand, Lifesystems, has recently released a Water Filter Purifier Bottle that lets you safely fill up from streams or questionable taps as you go.
3. Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are the secret to stress-free travel. They help you separate outfits, compress bulkier items, and make repacking quick and painless, especially when you’re living out of a rucksack or squeezing everything into a cabin bag.
Our ultra-light packing cubes are designed to keep your kit neat, accessible and exactly where you need it. Use them to group clothing by day, type or activity, and say goodbye to rummaging for that last pair of socks at the bottom of your bag.
4. Wash Bags
When you're travelling, whether it's a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure, a reliable wash bag can make life a lot easier. It keeps your toiletries organised, prevents leaks from spreading through your luggage, and makes it simple to freshen up whether you're in a hostel, campsite or hotel.
Look for features like multiple compartments to keep things separated, waterproof linings to contain spills, and a hanging hook so you can access everything easily in tight or shared spaces.
Our range of wash bags are compact, practical and perfect for everything from weekend getaways to long-haul backpacking.
5. Lightweight Dry Bags
Dry bags are one of the most versatile accessories you can pack. They keep your gear safe from rain, spills and river crossings, but they’re also brilliant for organisation.
Our range of dry bags covers everything from ultralight options to heavy-duty storm bags, all with fully taped seams to keep contents dry.
Top Tip: Use one as a rucksack liner, for separating clean and dirty clothes, or even as a makeshift washing machine. Just add water and a splash of our Fabric Wash, seal the bag, give it a shake and rinse. Laundry sorted.
6. Travel Washing Line
If you're heading off-grid, packing light, or staying somewhere without the luxury of laundry facilities, a travel washing line is a game-changer. It means you can rinse your kit in the evening and have it drying overnight, ready to pack by morning.
Our version is stretchy, peg-free and easy to hang between trees, balconies or bunk beds. Perfect for hostels, campsites and anywhere in between.
7. RFiD Wallet
Keep your valuables secure with a wallet that offers RFiD protection. It blocks unauthorised card scans, helping to protect your data while you travel, and keeps your essentials organised in one safe place.
Our comprehensive range of RFiD wallets covers every type of trip. From compact styles for coins and cards to larger organisers that hold your passport, boarding passes and travel documents, each one is designed for real-world travel. Slim, secure and practical, whether it’s stored in your pack or used as your daily carry.
8. World Travel Adapter
One of the easiest things to forget, and the most frustrating to be without. A universal adapter is a must for international trips.
We make adapters that enables travellers to use their devices in over 200 countries worldwide, helping you stay powered up across multiple regions.
9. Travel Pillow
Long journeys don’t have to mean a stiff neck. A compact, inflatable pillow adds a bit of comfort when you need it most.
Long journeys can be exhausting, especially when you're trying to catch sleep on planes, trains or night buses. A compact travel pillow adds just enough comfort to help you nod off and arrive feeling a bit more human.
Our Inflatable Neck Pillow is lightweight, supportive and easy to pack away. It inflates quickly when needed, then deflates flat to tuck into your hand luggage or daypack. Ideal for commuters, long-haul travellers or anyone chasing rest between destinations.
10. Travel Spork or Cookware Set
Perfect for camping, road trips or just eating on the go. Having your own utensils or cookware gives you flexibility and saves on single-use plastics.
Our Ellipse camping set is compact, durable and built to handle mealtime in the wild.
Final Word: Pack Smart, Travel Better
You don't need a massive pack or a long packing list, just the right essentials that work hard and travel well. These accessories are designed to help you stay organised, move lighter, and make the most of every journey, whether you're heading off-grid or hopping on a long-haul flight.
Every item we've included here is part of the Lifeventure range, shaped by decades of experience and built to support real adventures. No gimmicks, just reliable kit that's ready for wherever the road leads.
