If you're a light traveler, then every little bit of space counts. When I travel, I never check any baggage (unless I am living abroad for some time, like when I studied abroad in London) because it allows me to board and disembark planes with ease. I love getting off a plane and heading straight for the exit! To be honest, I also don't really trust the checking process either...too many times I've heard stories of airlines losing baggage and of travelers missing items from suitcases.
Before my month-long trip wandering through South America, I came across this brand that sells travel clothing with tons of hidden pockets yet is still designed in a slim and well-fitting way. SCOTTeVEST's goal is to help adventurers travel light and hands-free. I thought I would give it a try, and picked up the RFID Travel Vest for Women.
The vest became a bit heavy when I filled all the pockets, so I didn't end up using all of them at once; I can't even imagine what the 42-pocket vest would feel like. Even so, I love this vest because it does keep me hands-free and holds quite a bit. I also like that most of the zippers are hidden and that there are seams, giving it a sophisticated and streamlined fit.
Visit the SCOTTeVEST website if you want to learn more about the brand and see what other items are sold!
For bags, I love love love the Baggallini New Yorker Crossbody handbag. Baggllini is an established travel bag brand- they sell purses that are functional yet stylish. The New Yorker is amazing because it holds so much more stuff than it looks like it can. I can put literally anything inside it, even a water bottle and a pair of flats! It has three zippers in the back and a bunch of little pockets inside the main area to keep your things organized. This bag has been my go-to purse since I first started traveling and now I even use it as my everyday bag. The material is relatively waterproof and is tough enough to take on the wear and tear of daily use. If you're looking for a strong and sturdy purse that holds a lot but still looks nice, definitely check this bag out! I highly recommend it.
~burn bright~
Jess