Val's Packing Picks

Electric Converter

In Europe the voltage changes country to country — don't guess, or your curling iron pays for it.

Multi-Port Charger

One little block charges everything at once, so you're not hunting for outlets.

Power Bank

When your phone's nearly dead and there's no plug in sight, this saves you. Invest in one.

Travel Cord Organizer Case

All my cords and plug-ins in one spot — no rummaging, easy to pull out at security.

Soft-Sided Suitcase

A soft case gives a little. I can squish it flat and somehow always fit more.

Travel Containers

Julie gave me a set of these — I decant a week's moisturizer and skip the heavy bottles.

Zipped Travel Cases

Toiletries, jewelry and shoes go in here, so no one's rifling through my whole suitcase.

Luggage Strap

A belt around the case keeps everything tight when you've packed it right to the edge.

Small Pill Pouch

I count out my vitamins by the day and tuck them in — no rattling bottles.

Large Travel Tote Bag

Folds down to nothing, then opens up when you're shopping. I keep mine inside my purse.

Travel Jewelry Pouch

Jewelry tangles no matter how careful you are — separate pouches keep every piece findable.

Curling Iron Heat Protector

A little quilted sleeve so my curling iron travels safely, tucked between the clothes.

Packable Sunscreen

Bring enough for the first couple of days — you don't want to go hunting for it when you land.

Travel Wash Cloths

Hotels don't love you using theirs for makeup, so I bring my own little cloth.

Foldable Travel Slippers

For the pool, the beach, or just not going barefoot on a hotel floor.

Collapsible Water Bottle

I bring it empty, fill it past security, and top up wherever I go.

Sunglasses / Eyeglasses Holder

Always pack a spare pair — if your glasses break on a trip, you're truly stuck.

Magnifying Mirror

A magnifying mirror earns its space — with my clippers, for whatever comes up.

Laundry Sheets

Little detergent sheets, not liquid — they squish flat and rinse anything out in the sink.

Lightweight Blazer

It lives in my suitcase and never wrinkles. Dress it up or down — it goes with everything.

Flat-Front Sweater

A straight cut with no fussy collar, so it works dressed up or down.

Cute Lightweight Sweater Tank

Light enough to layer, easy to mix and match with skirts or pants.

Colorful Sweater Tank

I always bring a little colour — red's my favourite — to break up the black and beige.

Wrinkle-Free T-Shirt

I pull these straight from the case and put them on. No fussing, no ironing.

Rain Jacket

We've had so much rain in Edmonton lately — I'm always glad I tucked this in.

Easy Packable Rain Jacket

Rolls into its own little pouch with a hood — perfect for dashing in and out of the rain.

Packable Hat

I'm very fair, so a hat's a must. This one packs down to almost nothing.

Lightweight Hat (Unisex)

A good hat goes with everything — buy one before you travel, not at the resort for fourteen dollars.

Long Beige Skirt

Light and easy, it pairs with either jacket and dresses up or down.

Wide-Leg Drawstring Pants

The little tie at the waist makes them look dressier — and they go with so much.

Stretchy Skirt

A bit of stretch means it packs flat and barely wrinkles.

Women's Orthopedic Sandals

I need the support — these I can wear all evening and my feet never hurt.