Travel Tool Kit

Have you ever heard the motto, “Be Prepared?” As a girl scout for many years, I certainly took that to heart and even sometimes take it too far! I always feel more comfortable heading out if I know I have everything I might need for whatever situation could arise. I have long carried a mini first aid kit, water, snacks, a knife, and other items I rarely ever use cluttering up my purse or backpack. However, when someone needs it, I’m always happy to have packed those extra things. Here are a few items I like to bring with me, whether I’m traveling for work or backpacking in the mountains. 

Essential Oil First Aid Kit
This little pack has seen me through a lot of adventures! 
​Melaluca (tea tree)
Melaluca is a great “anti”-oil. It’s antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, and very antiseptic so it’s great for getting rid of things you don’t want in your system physcially or energetically. *safety note - toxic to cats.
Lavender
This is an oil I always have on hand because it’s so multi-purpose. Use it on burns, bites, stings, rashes, and any other skin irritation or on the feet and temples for relaxation and sleep.
Peppermint
Use peppermint for cooling heat, whether that’s a hot flash or fever, as well as clearing the sinuses and easing breathing. It can also be used as a mouthwash or sore muscle rub.
Frankincense
This oil is so supportive to pretty much every body system you can use it for pretty much anything. Primarily I keep it around to promote healing on the skin and for relaxation. 
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After those four, which I consider pretty universal, you can tailor your kit to your specific needs. I’ve included OnGuard because I want to support my immune system while I’m traveling and be able to disinfect surfaces or the air with my portable diffuser. I also love to have cedarwood because it’s nourishing to the skin and the scent keeps me grounded. I typically have Balance (grounding blend) with me to ease anxiety when that comes up, but if I’ve been in more of a depressed mood I’ll switch it out for Elevation (uplifiting blend). The clove oil is in an adorable tiny roller bottle and I’ve been using it on a corn on my toe. Previously I had lemongrass to support my joints. As you can see, there are a lot of ways to fill up a little keychain pack! Some of you who know me are probably wondering, “where’s the DigestZen?” Well, that’s in my pocket. Always! 

​Here are a few other things I like to pack in my travel tool kit (clockwise from top):

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First aid kit with antibiotic ointment, bandaids, and any medications I might need
A sewing kit
A diffuser (if I’m going to a hotel)
Bug spray - TerraShield in a mini spray bottle with water (summertime)
A lighter and candle (if I’m going camping)
Duct tape
Throat losenge (this is an OnGuard drop for sore throat releif plus immune support)
Sanitary pads for surprise periods or to use as gauze for major bleeding
Waterproof matches (camping)
Moleskin and a tiny scissors
DeepBlue rub mini packet for sore muscles
An emergency blanket

The single oil I would bring to a deserted island is this one: Immortelle blend because it has all of the most healing and regenerative oils in it. I use it daily in my skincare routine but it can also be used on wounds or burns as well as to support the neurological system and emotions.

Comment below with the things you bring in your travel tool kit!