5 Great Space Saving Family Travel Accessories

Compression bags have been my number 1 space saving travel product for many years. We never travel anywhere without these. In fact, it’s the first thing I get out when I know we are going on a trip.  Compression bags free up a considerable amount of valuable space in your luggage as well as keeping everything  neat and organized. It also makes unpacking on the other end super easy, especially if you have children sharing a suitcase.  It’s a good idea to also pack spares for the return trip home. This 12 piece kit by Samsonite covers all your needs.

We all know single use plastic water bottles are bad for the environment. A re-usable, collapsible water bottle is a great family travel accessory that takes up hardly any room in your luggage and benefits planet earth.  There are many collapsible bottles on the market, most are made from silicon or plastic and they generally roll down to pocket size.  This Nomader Collapsible water bottle is light weight, durable, BPA free and has the added bonus of being able to carry hot or cold drinks. 

Laundry unfortunately is a chore that doesn’t stop when you travel, and travelling with children inevitably creates a lot of laundry!  If you plan on doing your own laundry every few days, this tiny compact Sea to Summit laundry line is perfect for such an occasion. It is so small and light and practically fits in the palm of your hand. It can be adjusted to fit any environment, has 11.5 feet of cord, and doesn’t need pegs. 

Let’s face it, when you travel with kids and especially teens, being able to efficiently charge electronic devices is important. When we arrive at any destination it’s the first thing my digital native kids will ask about, and although it drives me a tiny bit crazy, I’ve learnt to accept that this is the modern way! This Zendure Travel Adapter is perfect for this occasion. It’s compact, fast charging, works in over 200 countries, has 6 ports and covers all our electronic devices – iphones, ipads, Macbook, airpods, Nintendo switch, Galaxy. What more can you ask for!

Over the years the Bubble Bum Inflatable Booster Seat has been a well-loved space saving travel staple for our family.  In fact I did a review on one of these many years ago. It’s a blow-up booster seat for children ages 4 – 11, it is super light weight and, even better, fits in a handbag (it really is that portable!)