What’s in Your Travel Bag? Tools for Staying Well on the Go

With back to school season looming in the not-too-distant future, many of us are trying to get those last minute memory-making trips in before summer ends. While vacations can be amazing opportunities to connect and experience new places, it can also throw your whole body off. Whether you’re flying across time zones, cross-country road-tripping with your kids, or just spending a few nights away from home, it’s easy to feel off when your routine, sleep, food, and environment shift all at once. Add in recycled airplane air, unfamiliar environmental exposures, and potentially an increase in electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure? It’s a lot, and it adds up.

But here’s the good news: while you can’t control everything while traveling, you are in charge of what you pack, and that makes a big difference. With some intentional packing choices, your travel bag becomes your portable wellness toolbox that can help you feel more grounded and energized while away from home.

Here are a few ideas for building a travel bag that helps keep you ready for anything:

Most every public space these days is buzzing with electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Your body is constantly interacting with these invisible frequencies from wireless devices, Bluetooth accessories, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, smart appliances, and even the wires running through the walls.

We can’t turn that off, but we can support how our bodies respond to it with a little help from Aires. This patented technology doesn’t block EMFs – so your devices will still work – but it cleans up the electromagnetic environment by restructuring EMFs around you into a more biologically compatible form. Aires is a great travel companion, quietly doing its job while you focus on enjoying the trip. 

Let’s get back to the basics. It’s hard to feel good if you’re breathing in musty hotel air or drinking tap water that doesn’t sit well with your system. While your home purification systems might be a little too bulky to fit in the overhead bin, there are many travel-sized options to bring clean air and water into your “home away from home:”

• Portable Air Filter: There is a wide range of mini air purifiers on the market to fit any budget. Look for one that helps clear mold, VOCs, and other common pollutants for your hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and even in your rental car.

• Filtered Water Bottle: Travel can dehydrate you fast, and unfamiliar water doesn’t help. Keeping a filtered water bottle on hand keeps you hydrated without having to rely on plastic bottles or mystery faucet water.

   

Speaking of hydration, sometimes chugging water alone isn’t enough. You also need minerals and electrolytes to keep everything balanced, especially when you’re flying or sweating more than usual. Look for hydration drink mixes to add to your water, such as the KONO Full Body Hydrate+ packets that are super convenient, taste great, and support cellular hydration. 

Travel means new foods, different meal schedules, and maybe a little more indulgence than we’re used to. Enjoying local flavors is an amazing part of travel, but we also want to feel good while doing it. Don’t forget to pack your favorite supplements in your travel bag, focusing especially on things like:

• Digestive enzymes to help break down unfamiliar foods

• Probiotics to promote a healthy gut

• Immune boosters to help fight off viruses you’re exposed to, especially when you’re planning on flying

For most of us, sleeping in a new place is rarely restful at first. We’re talking about different beds, different noise levels, unfamiliar lighting, possibly a new time zone – and all of this can mess with the body’s natural rhythms. Prioritize your sleep while traveling with a few essentials like:

• Eye mask and ear plugs to block out unfamiliar stimuli.

• Natural sleep support like magnesium or low-dose melatonin (but always consult your doctor before starting any new supplementation).

• Aires Device to support deeper rest by mitigating the effects of EMF exposure on melatonin production.

Bonus tip: if you’re crossing time zones, try red light in the evening or blue light-blocking glasses to help your circadian rhythm catch up to the new time.

Your vacation doesn’t need to be a health retreat, and you don’t need to pack your entire supplement cabinet. But taking the time to prepare and bring a few key wellness essentials can make a huge difference in how you feel during and after your trip.

So next time you’re packing, think about how you want to feel: calm, nourished, well-rested, and resilient. That’s what a great travel bag is all about.