I mentally rolled my eyes.
Setting aside awhole drawerjust for things you only use on a trip?
What is a travel drawer, and why would you want one?
you’re able to save a lot of time keeping all of that junk in one area.
My travel drawer is a rolling plastic tote that lives under my bed.
My passport lives elsewhere, but otherwise I use it exactly as she described.
Adapters I only use in hotel rooms?
A selection of packing cubes?
And not only does it make packing easier, it makesunpackingeasier as well.
Five minutes and Im 80% unpacked.
Because when you travel, you dont usually wantallof your travel items.
Youll bring this item, but not that one, and then what happens to the rest?
You just have a big pile.
If you go this route, at least have your travel things in a bag or boxinsidethe suitcase.
No more where will this toiletry case live in the bathroom?
or is it worth buying this mug if its going to get lost amongst all my other mugs?
So here, below, are the most game-changing travel items I keep in my travel drawer.
Ill also shout out my colleagueAllie Reinmanns list of travel essentials, which you should peruse as well.
Packing cubes
I am not kidding when I saypacking cubes changed my life.
I have a large collection of them in this drawer, because I need enough for my whole family.
(I travel probably half a dozen times a year.
The rest of the family, usually just once.
Thats why the travel drawer is mine, but I share.)
Any basic pop-up hamper will do; pick one up from the dorm supplies section during any back-to-school sale.
Im partial tothis roll-up organizer.
Sleep shorts
You know what Im always forgetting to pack?
I never forget my pajamas anymore.
My favorite isthis little one from Travelon.
Inside the toiletry bag, most of the contents are predictable, and I wont bore you with them.
For example, I have a collapsible toothbrush and a mini toothpaste tube.
(I dont usually bring shampoo or soap; a hotel or a local drugstore will provide.)
The first is a little razor that comes in its own compact case.
I have Claritin in case I encounter something Im allergic to.
I have melatonin tablets in case I need help sleeping.
The best pocket pharmacies come with little stickers to label all the compartments.
