- Budget doesn't have to mean bad,
as long as you're mindful of what you're buying,
Budget travel accessories can still ber versatile,
functional, and durable.
All while saving you a ton of money in the process.
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Here at Pack Hacker, we tend to focus on high quality gear.
But there are a few instances
where buying budget just makes sense.
And if you can afford it, however,
we'd still suggest mix and matching
some budget travel gear with a few investment pieces.
We've tried and tested every one
of these budget travel accessories
across different countries and continents.
Some for even a few years now.
And all of these items are featured
on our budget packing list over on packhacker.com too.
There you'll find all of the best budget travel gear
you need for your next trip.
Click the card up here, or follow the link
in the description below,
to open up the packing list in another tab.
Or bookmark it for later on.
So without further ado, let's get into it.
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First up, we have these packable bags from Quechua.
This ten liter backpack, and this sling/waistpack.
As you can see, they are incredibly small.
So let's open up and see what's going on inside.
Now, as we start off with the backpack,
Rebecca here on the team has actually used this backpack,
not this same one, it was in a different colorway,
for over a year of travel around Asia.
And, even though there's a few loose threads in hers now,
it's actually still holding up.
Now, it's a simple, no-thrills bag
that's just handy for when you need to take out and about.
If you wanna take a jacket out
you can throw it in this bag.
And as you saw, it's so incredibly small
that if you pack this within your larger,
main bag, it really doesn't take up any room at all.
Now, moving on to this thing here,
we are really digging it.
Now this is a waistpack that can also be worn as a sling.
And we really appreciate that versatility
for such a budget item.
We found the organization inside to be really useful.
As you can see, there's even a little zippered compartment
at the back here.
There's just a lot of room in the middle.
And also the bag that it packs up into
can be used as a little place.
We put coins in there before, which has been really handy.
And believe it or not, both of these bags
are available for under $10.
Now we can't guarantee that they're gonna last
as long as the one that Rebecca had
traveling Asia for over a year,
visiting all these different countries,
and just showing, you know,
a few loose threads after that time.
But they're definitely incredible bang for your buck.
Now they're available in a few different colorways,
and we'd recommend just picking out
whatever one suits your style the most.
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Moving on, we think there's a very good chance
that you know someone, or at least have seen someone
that has this Casio F91W digital watch.
It's so incredibly popular,
that they started manufacturing it in 1989.
And believe it or not, it's still in production today
with the exact same design.
When you're on the road, knowing the time
is always so important.
Whether you've got to catch a flight,
knowing what time your bus leaves,
or what time you can check in
or check out of your Airbnb.
Now you can always use the phone
that's in your pocket to check the time,
but there's just something we love
about having a specific watch on your wrist.
And this Casio watch really is a timeless classic.
It's lightweight, water-resistant,
and available for a surprisingly low cost, around $10.
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Unless you enjoy sitting on an airplane ride
listening to crying babies,
you're gonna want some headphones.
Now there really are some amazing headphones
and wireless earbuds out there in the world today.
But if you're on a budget, it's going to be tough
to beat these Panasonic ErgoFit Earbuds,
which can be picked up for under $10.
Now, these things aren't gonna satisfy
any of your audiophiles out there, but they're easy to use
and you can listen to music with them.
Which for this price is really all you can ask for.
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Now, if you're on a real tight budget,
you can probably forego a tablet and just use your phone.
But being able to lose yourself in a good film or book
on a seven inch screen, especially when you're on
an eight hour bus ride is probably priceless.
And for its price, the Amazon Fire 7 tablet
is by far one of the most versatile
and reliable tablets available on the market.
We've put ours to the test over three years,
across 20 plus countries,
and it's still holding up remarkably.
We'd highly recommend getting something like Netflix,
and downloading a few movies and TV shows
so you can watch them offline on this tablet.
I've personally been on an eight hour plane ride
where my entertainment system didn't work.
And because I had some TV shows saved on this thing,
it was a real lifesaver.
Now, at the time of this video it's $50,
but Amazon frequently holds sales
where you can nab it for less.
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If you've ever tried to hold your phone
or your tablet on a plane or train ride
while watching a film, you know it's not very fun.
The Night Ize QuickStand is the size of a credit card,
meaning you can keep it in your wallet
like any other card that you travel with.
And it allows you to stand up your device
just about anywhere in the world.
So you just poke that thing up,
and you've got this little thing
so you can rest it on the back and lock it in,
and there we go.
And I'll show you with the Amazon Fire 7 tablet,
you just lift that up and it slots in like that,
and there we go.
This'll work with any phone,
and it works really well with this tablet as well.
Seriously, this thing is so small,
but the benefits are so big.
So much so in fact, that I've personally traveled with it
for over three years now.
And it's available for around $10.
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Next up, a super budget buy from AmazonBasics.
A brand that we've had surprisingly good experiences with.
In fact, their Slim Carry On Travel Backpack Weekender
made our pick as the main bag for our budget packing list.
Link in the description below.
This RFID travel passport wallet organizer
is large enough to hold multiple cards, some spare coins,
which is what we found this little mesh
zipper pocket useful for.
A pen in the middle here.
Your boarding pass either at the back
or there's a little sleeve here as well.
Some extra cash, which is what we found
this little zippered compartment good for
because we just put some emergency cash in there.
Hopefully you won't need it,
but it's good to have just in case.
And finally, of course, your passport as well,
which we found can fit in here.
And we've put it in this one as well.
Now, it's not the most beautiful looking wallet,
but it does the job.
And picking this thing up for around $10
is worth a good look.
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It's always a good idea to have a few pouches on hand
to organize gear inside your bag.
And you're likely not gonna be able
to find a better deal than these KNALLBÅGE
accessory bags from IKEA.
Unbelievably, they come as a set of three,
and they're available for $3.99.
That's for all three of them.
IKEA will sometimes change up their products,
but they'll likely always do something similar to these.
So if you're in need for some accessory bags
while you're on the road, definitely check them out.
We must, however, give an honorary mention
to Ziploc Bags here.
They're a fantastic budget hack.
And because they're available in a wide range of sizes,
you can use them for you toiletries,
even as packing cubes, and pretty much anything else.
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Finally, we've got a few travel accessories from Muji,
a budget, Japanese brand that has always impressed
whenever we've tested any of their gear.
First up, we have this hairbrush,
as you can see here, folds in half.
And also, this folding travel comb, as you can see here.
Now these are great space savers,
and considering their build, they're surprisingly sturdy.
Next we have these earplugs,
which come in a very handy case
that will save them from getting damaged
or just dirty in general.
Some people will struggle to get earplugs to stay in.
Other people can't sleep on a plane without them.
And one thing we're all agreed on,
is that for the price you can't go wrong with these things.
Now we have the portable sewing set,
which is incredibly small and compact.
A sewing set can save you some cold, hard cash.
Seriously, if you rip a piece of clothing,
or the stitching starts to come away,
some quick sewing can save you
from having to replace that last item.
Lastly, we have this S-shape travel hook,
which kind of reminds us a little bit of a hero clip.
Which if you haven't already,
make sure to check out our full review of.
Now you don't need one of these things,
but they can come in pretty useful for the price.
You can use this S-shape hook
to attach items to the outside of your bag,
like a water bottle or a wet towel,
or to hang up the bag instead of resting it on the floor.
So there you have it,
some awesome budget travel accessories.
As ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts
in the comment section below,
as well as any of your own suggestions.
If you enjoyed this video,
then we're pretty confident
that you're gonna dig our full budget packing list
over on packhacker.com too.
So make sure to check that out.
Link in the description below.
And don't forget, the cheapest budget travel accessories
are possibly the ones you already own.
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