Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack (2015 Model): Bob and I both really love the Osprey bags, but this is my favorite bag ever. It fits everything and has a million pockets. Place for my laptop and stuff like that! I really love how versatile this bag is. It can easy fit in any airline's carry on area even when pretty packed on the inside. Easily take it for a weekend or backpacking across Europe.

YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid: Bob and I both really love the Yeti cups. All of them are very good at keeping things cold for the long haul. We've used them for house boating in Lake Powell and for day trips to San Francisco and Oakland. The only thing that I dislike about it is that lid isn't close-able, but there is a fix for that! You can buy a close-able lid. lid to fix this problem.

Apple iPad Air 2 MNV72LL/A 9.7-Inch 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet: Bob really loves to have his iPad on the go. From playing games and watching movies on the planes, trains, and taxis to mapping his TripSee itinerary on the go. Bob wouldn't leave home without this essential piece of travel gear.

KEEN Men's Targhee II Mid WP Hiking Boot: Bob loves to hike while seeing the world. With this comes the need for a perfect shoe. KEENs are great for putting long miles in across Rome, or when hiking the trails of Zermatt. Checkout these awesome boots if you don't have a sturdy boot to pack.

Microfiber Towel: I tend to stay in hostels and camp spots while traveling. One of my favorite things to pack is a handy quick dry towel. This allows me to dry off quickly and hang it up for quick dry. Two of the reasons I love this towel is because it drys so quickly, and because it folds up so small. Add a microfiber towel to your packing list now!

Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug: Don't leave home without one of these universal travel charger. When studying abroad these are necessary to convert your plug type to the country's type you are in. If you do not pack on of these you will not be able to charge your phone, tablet, or any other electronics that are on your packing list. You can find these at the airport, but they are as much as 3X the price!