12 unexpected things we wish someone had told us to pack for our last trip by Mara Leighton on Jul 2, 2018, 4:46 PM The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. 
If you've ever been the last person to hear about a convenient invention the rest of the world seems to have been enjoying for years — or finally bought an extended charging cord after months of leaning off your bed to reach your phone — you know what it's like to wish you had done something sooner. For me, too many of those "Why didn't I start using this sooner?" have applied to travel hacks and purchases that make a hyper stressful experience more convenient. So, I asked my colleagues to share a few of the things they wish people had told them to pack, or which they sorely missed when they didn't. Below you'll find our own "would have, should have" packing list. Below are 11 things we wish someone had told us to travel with sooner: DON'T MISS: The 11 gadgets and tech accessories I used the most while traveling abroad A mobile WiFi hotspot  This is the most convenient thing you can bring on an international vacation, and I wish I had heard about it sooner. The Skyroam Solis is a WiFi Hotspot that gives you portable 4G LTE service everywhere you go for a flat, affordable daily fee. No cell data overages or big fees or getting lost in Italy and missing your dinner reservations or hotel. The device itself is $149.99 on Amazon and the Skyroam "day passes" for WiFi are $40 for 5 days ($8 per day). For the $8 per day, you can hook up to five devices at a time to the Solis. If you're traveling with family or friends, that means that one day pass will cover everyone's data for the day. — Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter
Airborne  I can't attest to whether this stuff actually works or not, but then, I don't think I've ever gotten sick while taking it. I did, however, manage to get sick regularly before I started taking Airborne before getting on flights, and, well, that's good enough reason for me to keep buying it. — Owen Burke, Insider Picks buying guides reporter
A selfie stick  A selfie stick is the one thing I wish I packed for my last international trip. They look silly, but they serve a practical purpose on vacations... I get it now. This one from Fugetek can handle smartphones, GoPros, and digital cameras, and extends out over four feet — way further than your arm. Reviews of it are very positive for the most part, with most people praising its durability and the fact that accessories, like a carrying case, are included. — Ellen Hoffman, Insider Picks senior editor
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