Pack | Jin’s Favourite Products
I have been travelling since 2006 and I have travelled heavy and light, long-term to just overnights. The below are the brands that I love, all of which help me travel low waste and most of which give back in one way or another. I have kept the items to mostly generics as each and every one of us have our own fashion styles.
Side note: Use what you have. The gear that you have at home is the best gear that you have. That is the most sustainable option. Aside from Grayl filter bottle and a global travel adapter, there really is no need to make any pre-trip purchases, as we all have an excess of everything in our homes.
The following are things I currently own or will I would buy once my gear breaks:
Low-Waste travel essentials
Grayl filter bottle
Ocean Bottle or Miir thermal bottles with replaceable spare parts
Hydrapak 1L collapsible water bottle and their cleaning tablets
Hunu collapsible cup with straw
Pockeat food bags for takeaway
Any cotton tote bag that you have been given over the years
Low-Waste Toiletries
AVOID anything travel sized instead save small bottles along the way to refill as needed for travel.
Intimina for compact / HelloPeriod for disk / AllMatters menstrual cups and a special mention to Freedom Cup a Singaporean company that has a Buy 1 Give 1 model to underprivileged communities.
SolidSkinCareCo a Singaporean company that has the most moisturising solid shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and face wash
Coconut Matter insect repellent, deodorant, and powder body wash
Parakito wearable and refillable insect repellent
Aura Acacia lavender essential oil, and I always have Mind Guide on me
Bags
Baboon to the Moon 40L duffel - the best feature about this duffel is easy to remove straps for check-in, internal side pockets, and a huge opening compared to top-loading backpack with no real way to securely lock your bags completely and waterproof
Cotopaxi Tarak 20L backpack - made from scrap materials and each bag is unique; this is for weekend trips or treks
GotBag Rolltop Small backpack - made from ocean plastic and waterproof for all electronics
Matador FreeRain packable and waterproof
Footwear
Earthrunner sandals for rainy days and secondary pair for trekking through water. And they keep you grounded and connected to Earth
Vivobarefoot shoes for daily wear and for trekking
Nisolo boots for daily wear, one of the most sustainable and transparent brands
Bangs shoes for daily wear and for trekking - supports entrepreneurs globally
Indosole flip flops / thongs made from used tires
Bombas compression socks and supports homeless population
Conscious Step socks that support all different causes based on the pattern
Clothes
For my next lap around the sun, I will not be buying any more clothes unless it is second hand. I have an excess of t-shirts that I need to get through. Please find good causes to donate your clothes directly to before buying new clothes
Always support local designers and brands
Always choose 100% organic cotton and natural materials
AVOID fast fashion
Paka hoodie that supports women in Peru
Outerknown is a clothing brand dedicated to sustainability
Pact for basic essentials including undies
Always check GoodOnYou and shop brands with Great and Good ratings only
MISC.
Black Diamond rechargeable headlamp
LMNT electrolytes
Moment camera lenses for your smart phone
Sunski sunglasses with replaceable lenses
What do these all have in common?
These are all products with a purpose and a mission. Some of these support organic regenerative cotton farming, some of them donate to a cause, and all of them are bought with intention to be used for any and all occasions, not just for travel.
