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The One Thing I Pack That Always Gets a “Wait, That’s So Smart”

Next to my passport, this is essential

Dana Dickey

By Dana Dickey

Published Apr 24, 2025

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folding-travel-tote: Travelers walking

What’s the one item that I find never gets mentioned on packing lists, yet I find indispensable when traveling for a weekend or weeks on end? A folding travel tote. A lightweight foldable packable bag is the multi-use item that allows me to schlep my stuff around my destination, and even on the plane back home, with relative style and ease.

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Dana Dickey

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  • Writes about fashion, wellness, relationships and travel
  • Oversees all LA/California content and is the go-to source for where to eat, stay and unwind on the west coast
  • Studied journalism at the University of Florida

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