If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation.
Plus, the 13 travel essentials I reached for every day.
Even for a travel editor, it was anepic packing challengebut Im here to tell you thatit is possible.
Credit:Travel + Leisure
Read on to find out what else I wore on repeat, starting at $12.
I reached for theUPF 50 Baleaf Joggerstime and again on this trip.
Theyll be my go-to hiking pants for summer, too.
Amazon
(Note: Theyre not waterproof.
ThisAmazon oneis similar to mine (and only $37!
), as is this top-ratedREI raincoatthats a bit more technical.
Amazon
I find these bags so functional that I have a growing collection of them.
Plus, black goes with everything and hides stains and wrinkles.
Theyre kind of pricey, but in my opinion, well worth the money.
Amazon
I wore them almost every day (dont worry, I washed them in the sink!)
They have a close ribbed fit, scoop neckline, and most importantly, theyre breathable.
Amazon shoppers seem to agree, saying theyve held up everywhere from theCentral American rainforesttoDisney World.
Kayla Becker
Ultimately, they were so sturdy that they made it back home in one piece.
Several Amazon shoppers attest that theyre perfect for traveling.
It felt light as a feather but still wicked sweat and had UPF 30 sun protection.
Amazon
For breezy days, I layered myoversized white button-downover it.
So, I became a first-timeTeva Original Universal sandalsowner, and Im now fully converted.
And yet, I wore this shirt at every single stop of the trip.
Quince
Amazon shoppers rave about how comfortable and versatile it is and that it travels great, too.
I got the recommendation from my sister, who swore by them whenshe was pregnant.
Shop More T+L-Approved Picks
Amazon
Amazon
Kayla Becker
Amazon
Amazon
Kayla Becker
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon
Abercrombie & Fitch