What's in my Flight Travel bag?

I don’t go on holiday for a little while yet but I still like to make sure my travel bag is packed and ready to go. When I talk about my travel bag I am referring to the bag that I take with me on the aeroplane. When I go long haul I pack more than I would on a short flight as I like to make sure I have everything with me. My bag is the MAHI Leather Galley Bag in Navy Blue which is a great size for all of my flight needs. I have even had my initials sewn onto it which makes it so unique and personal to me. I really am in love with this bag and you can read more about the brand MAHI here.

Electronics
The first thing I have in my bag is my camera and my lenses. I do not want to put them in my suitcase in case they are broken so along they come with me on the aeroplane. I will also have my phone with me, my charger and a travel plug so I do not have to root around for it when we get to our hotel. I also carry my Beats headphones for the plane as I prefer to use these rather than the ones that they give you.

Paperwork
Of course I have my passport with me at all times, but I also have with me my flight details, accommodation details, itinerary, insurance documents, directions, maps and a notepad and pens. I will be blogging about each day so I want to make plenty of notes along the way. My purse also comes along with another form of ID and some small notes for tipping at the other end. I also borrowed a couple of guide books from a colleague at work so I popped those in for some in flight reading/planning. Speaking of reading material, you will usually find a magazine or book thrown in there too, for when I get bored waiting around!

Clothing & Cosmetics
I always take a nice comfy pair of socks on the plane with me as sometimes it can get cold. I will also throw a scarf in there too as I have no idea what the temperature will be like when I arrive at my destination. I have been known to bring an eye mask too if I want to sleep but more often than not these are supplied on longer flights and I am usually too excited anyway.

I am not one for taking much in the means of makeup on the plane, mainly because I am too lazy to decant it all into small pots and place it in a see-through bag but you will usually find Travel sickness tablets and tissues in my bag – essentials! I also bring along some Vaseline for chapped lips and some anti-bacterial gel because you never know what germs you are going to encounter on an aeroplane and at the airport.

What are your travel and flight essentials?

MAHI Leather - Featured Brand

I love shopping and buying new clothes and accessories but continuously find myself battling with the costs of high street and designer brands. The reason for this is because of numerous middlemen along the way contributing to inflated prices in-between production and seeing the product on the shelves. When I heard about the brand MAHI Leather, I thought their concept and mission was something to be admired and I am going to tell you all about them.

MAHI Leather is a brand based in London and named after Mahi River in India, worshipped by many people. What is even more special is that the coordinates on their logo (22° N, 72° E) represent the mouth of the river, where it meets the Arabian Sea. Their mission is connect consumers with craftsmen and offer unmatched value. You can save up to 50% compared to the high street equivalent by buying direct. They have even been featured in the press including in the much loved Vogue.

These bags are amazing value and are shipped directly from their workshop and delivered internationally within 4-5 business days. Each bag is made to order which significantly reduces waste and removes the cost of stockpiling materials. These massive savings for the craftsmen are passed onto you as a customer. Every MAHI is made with soft leather, sturdy brass fittings and robust YKK zippers. The bags are built to last and include backpacks and duffles among other products. The bags can also be customised with your initials so would make the perfect unique gift for someone.

Another great thing about these bags is that you contribute to charity by purchasing one. $1.50 from every MAHI sold is donated to FRANK Water charity, a UK charity that has helped over 300,000 people gain access to clean drinking water since 2005. So far they have raised over $7k which has provided many people with clean water in their homes for life. I think as a brand overall that is fantastic.

If you would like to find out more then please head over to the MAHI Leather website.

*Photos obtained from MAHI Leather.