5 Travel Items We Use Every Day (One Month Into Our Year of Travel)

This week, we’re switching things up and sharing something a little different, a behind-the-scenes look at the 5 travel items we use constantly during our year-long slow travel journey. These aren’t just cool gear they’ve actually made our lives way easier, lighter, and way more hydrated From tiny water bottles to universal chargers, these are the underrated heroes of our backpacks. If you’re planning long-term travel (or just want to make your next trip smoother), these might be worth throwing in your carry-on. Hope you enjoy this casual little gear breakdown, no one asked for it, but hey, it gave us an excuse to make something. ABOUT US Hi there! We’re Phil and Ashley, a husband and wife duo traveling the world for a year. We sold almost everything we own to slow travel full-time. For us, that means staying in each city for about a week, diving into local life, and skipping most of the touristy stuff. We kicked off this journey in July 2025 and are documenting each stop along the way from the chaos to the coffee shops. Thanks for being here! We’re still getting the hang of this whole vlogging thing, but if you like what you see, consider subscribing to follow along! OUR TOP 5 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Hydro Flask Tiny Bottle – compact, refillable, and surprisingly useful Airplane Phone Holder – game changer for long-haul flights Anker Magsafe Battery Bank (5,000mAh) – slim, magnetic, phone-saving magic Universal Travel Charger – one block to rule them all (this thing rocks) Uniqlo Crossbody Bag – water-repellent, roomy, and stylish (ish) Instagram: @lifeontherodo Contact/Business Inquires: [email protected] Cameras: iPhone 13 Pro Fujifilm x100v Canon IXUS 60 (Digicam) Editing Program: Premiere Pro #Techgear #Slowtravel #lifeontherodo #travelgear #gearreview #LifeOnTheRodo #SlowTravel #TravelCouple #yearoftravel #tinytech