After Visiting 16 Countries, This Travel Expert Swears by These 12 Genius Amazon Essentials-From $7

"When you're constantly on the move, you learn pretty quickly that not all travel essentials are created equal-and Kathryn Shortsleeve knows that better than most. After visiting 16 different countries last year and navigating more airport security lines than she can count, I spoke with Shortsleeve, who owns her own travel company, about which items truly make travel days smoother and which ones just take up space."

"Shortsleeve's mindset is shaped by both personal experience and professional expertise. As the founder of Shortsleeve Travel Club, a travel company known for hosting curated group trips for young adults worldwide, she has spent the past three years leading adventures across the globe. Along the way, she's fine-tuned her packing list of real MVPs, from compression packing cubes and versatile travel bags to Apple tech that makes long travel days feel effortless."

Kathryn Shortsleeve traveled to 16 countries in one year and operates a travel company that leads curated group trips for young adults. Months of constant travel refined a minimalist packing list focused on on-the-go convenience. The list prioritizes compact, versatile items like compression packing cubes, versatile duffel bags, Apple AirTag, and tech such as wireless earbuds. Practical comfort items include ear plugs, compression socks, eye masks, and lavender oil for calming during flights. Affordable organizers like travel jewelry boxes and wrinkle-release spray feature alongside carry-on staples. The approach emphasizes peace of mind, efficiency, and functional multifunctional gear.

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