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Retractable Luggage Lock for Suitcases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no shortage of articles and videos online about people having their whole suitcase or daypack stolen while in a public place or on a train, especially in Europe. I nap easy on a train even if my bag is at the end of the compartment thanks to this inexpensive\u00a0retractable cable luggage lock<\/a>. It can fit through zipper clasps on quality suitcases or through the handles to ensure that your bag is not going anywhere until you unlock it with your combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JBL Go Speaker Packs a Punch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I like this little water-resistant Bluetooth speaker so much that when I lost one, I bought the same model as a replacement. It fits in the palm of my hand and is easy to pack, but punches above its size in volume and bass, providing a good sonic range. The newest model is the JBL Go5<\/a>, but I have the Go4<\/a> and it\u2019s technically equal but just doesn\u2019t light up (preferable to me) and it\u2019s under $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Electric Toothbrush<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in July of 2024 I highlighted the slim Philips One by Sonicare electric travel toothbrush that I\u2019d bought. I made a mistake and got the battery powered one that has since been discontinued. It\u2019s still going strong, but my wife has the rechargeable one<\/a> that is still available and has also performed well for even longer. It doesn\u2019t vibrate as hard as a big one like people have at home, but it\u2019s lighter and much smaller for packing\u2014not much bigger than a regular manual toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packable Duffel Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever need to come home with more items than you left with? You could buy additional luggage on the other end, but when I can anticipate this happening, like I did this trip from shopping and getting useful trade show swag, I bring along a duffel bag that packs down into a little pouch. I have tried a few different ones, all working well, but here are two examples from Eagle Creek<\/a> and Bago<\/a>. One of these can also be useful if you manage to jam everything into an underseat bag for a short trip on a budget airline and want a larger bag to expand into for moving around on the other end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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