Gonex Extensible Compression Packing Cubes –
$37, Amazon

Organization

This is a 6 piece set with XS, S, M, LG, Slim and a laundry/shoe bag. I’m new to packing cubes so I wanted a variety of sizes. I picked gray because it’s my favorite color and none of the other colors were to my liking.

TLS Mother Load Rolling Weekender –
$150, E-bags

Carry-on 

I chose this 22 inch wheeled backpack over the 45L Osprey Sojourn because this one came in a color other than black. As my luck would have it, not only did I get it on sale, I also got 20 airline rewards points for every dollar I spent on my eBags order by using a rewards shopping portal.

Pacsafe Metrosafe LS 450 25L –
$119, Amazon

Backpack

I read a in a Facebook group about someone getting their backpack slashed and I became obsessed with getting an anti-theft backpack. I wanted something with room enough for an extra pair of hiking shoes, clothing essentials and my camera, that also came in a color I liked. Comes equipped with a pocket that blocks RFID readers from scanning passport and credit card information.

Purse 

My favorite kind of purse is a backpack, but they can be cumbersome when you’re out for a quick walk. I thought about getting a small Pacsafe crossbody purse, but decided to find something while on the road. As my luck would have it, I had lunch with a friend who gave me this Travelon crossbody as a happy travels/birthday gift. This one also comes with RFID blocking pocket.