Travel Essentials

We love a good adventure here at True Outdoors. Whether that’s going for a jaunt around the local trails, up a nearby peak, or hopping on a plane, train or automobile. 

When it comes to travel, we know the decisions you make around what to pack are important. You are, after all, going to be living out of your bag(s) for the duration of your trip. To help, we’ve gathered a few of our favourite travel bags and accessories in this post.

Osprey Farpoint/Fairview Travel Pack

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The Farpoint/Fairview line from Osprey is among our bestselling travel bags. The 55 meets most domestic carry-on requirements when the bag is your carry-on and the daypack is your personal item. Osprey packs are backed up by its All Mighty Guarantee.

Stowable Hipbelt and backpack straps

This pack carries well with a sweet suspension system. Even better? It stows so you can check it with confidence.

Clamshell Opening

Easily see and access what’s in your bag with the clamshell opening. This pack pairs extremely well with packing cubes.

Removable Daypack

The 55 and up configurations come with a daypack. This means you can leave your main pack at your accommodation while you go out and explore with the daypack. The daypack will integrate into the main pack with clips.

Cotopaxi Allpa Del Dia Travel Pack

Shop Allpa Del Dia Travel Packs

Cotopaxi’s Allpa Travel bags are bestsellers—and for good reason. They are packed with smart features to complement your travels. Plus, the 35L is carry-on compatible with many airlines (though it’s always best to check beforehand).

Built-In Organization via mesh zippered compartments

This pack is an organizer’s dream. Featuring a host of internal zippered mesh compartments, it’s easy to keep track of all your items.

Laptop/ Device Sleeve

Keep your laptop close with a 15” padded and fleece-lined pocket. 

Luggage pass-through strap

When this latest version of the Allpa came out, it included a few new features. One of which is a roller-bag compatible pass-through strap on the back of the bag. This allows you to easily pair your Allpa with a roller bag.

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

Shop Black Hole Duffels

When you need a bag as tough as you, look no further than Patagonia’s Black Hole Duffel.  Coming in a range of sizes including a 55L and a 70L option, this duffel can move with you.

Removable Padded Shoulder Straps

The Black Hole Duffel features comfortable padded shoulder straps that can also be removed for checked bag ease. The straps allow you to wear the duffel like a backpack, while the bag also features a typical duffel handle. 

Durable, weather-resistant recycled fabric

The body of the bag is made from 900-oz denier post consumer recycled polyester ripstop, finished with a TPU-film laminate. The lining is a 200-denier 100% recycled polyester with a PU coating. All this translates to a durable, weather resistant bag created with materials you can feel good about. 

Stout Daisy Chains

The exterior of the bag features twin columns of daisy chains, allowing for extra tie on points for even more gear. 

Packing Cubes

Shop Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are the traveller’s building blocks of organization. They come in many different shapes and sizes. Cotopaxi’s Cubo Travel Cubes come in an assortment of unique colourways and in 2L, 3L and 5L, 10L volumes. These travel cubes fit in bags well, and can help you organize your essentials. Underwear and socks might fit in one cube, while tops go in another. 

Aquatabs

Shop Aquatabs

Aquatabs are a chemical treatment for purifying water. They are easy to use and fast-acting. Aquatabs are effective against Traveler’s Diarrhea, giardia, and many other waterborne diseases. Read more about their use in international travel here.

Wilderness Wash

Shop Wilderness Wash

This little bottle packs a punch. Sea to Summit’s Wilderness Wash is a multi-purpose concentrated outdoors wash. It’s good for body wash, shampoo, dishwashing detergent and clothes detergent. The 100ml size is also TSA carry-on compliant, so no need to check it. The formula is biodegradable and fragrance-free.