What we pack and why?

Here at Low Season Traveller, we take packing very seriously. You can understand why, when low season travel often presents the unexpected: having the right kit can make or break us. Here, our team has brainstormed the items we can’t live without, because now they’ve become second nature.

Pakt Bag

Low Season Traveller CEO Ged Brown says:

“This goes everywhere with me. It opens flat like a suitcase, so I’m not blindly digging around at crazy hours trying to find a charger. There’s enough space for a solid week of packing, the expansion pocket is brilliant for my day bag or just the stuff I inevitably accumulate, and it still squeezes into overhead bins without a struggle.”

RRP £268

 https://paktbags.com/products/pakt-one-travel-backpack

 

MOGICS Bagel Power Adapter

“If my Pakt carry-on were a life raft, the MOGICS Bagel would be the first thing I’d toss inside. It’s the only piece of gear that has truly cured my ‘outlet anxiety’ in cramped airport terminals. It’s a masterclass in circular logic: five AC sockets, two USB ports, and a clever universal adapter hidden right in the hole, all packed into a puck-sized disc that weighs only marginally more than an actual bagel. In a world of clunky tech, the Bagel is the elegant, indispensable bridge between my devices and the grid, no matter where I land.”

RRP: £37

https://www.mogics.com/3824-2

 

Alpkit Gravitas Raincoat

Contributor and Social Media editor Imogen Strickland says:

“Usually I pack for every eventuality. But I’ll never forget the conscious choice I made when packing for Morocco not to bring a raincoat – it’s a desert country after all. Well one downpour later that even defied British standards, I’m always bringing this with me. It’s super light, packs away into a small bag, great to keep in a backpack and most importantly extremely waterproof.”

RRP £199.99

https://alpkit.com/products/gravitas-womens-ultralight-3-layer-waterproof-jacket?srsltid=AfmBOoptMqUPx9wQvlVOvVXU2exGTNUq_b4G_Hx9PrZ8V4Dr-zbvH9BS

Victorinox Companion Penknife

“This is one of those items that you think you’ll never use but comes in surprisingly useful on a daily basis. It’s equipped with 16 tools including a bottle opener, scissors and even a nail file. But make sure to always transport it in your hold luggage as airline regulations are very strict about blade sizes.”

RRP £45

https://www.victorinox.com/en-GB/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Essentials/Companion/p/1.3909

Uno

“Card games are such a great way to connect with people when travelling. Based around matching colours and numbers, it’s easy to follow – but don’t be fooled, it can get intense! I’ve had the funniest and most dramatic games through overexaggerated miming as you don’t need to speak the same language to connect on a human level. You’ll be surprised how many doors this game opens up. And to make things even more exciting there are a plethora of different versions too.”

RRP £7

https://shopping.mattel.com/en-gb/collections/uno